Hi Dough71, Beautiful fireplace, love the brick! I understand your thoughts about fireplace, wall units, etc. I think it really depends on the piece(s). And actually, depending on the unit, it could be interesting to intentionally match up the two. The wall unit would be on another wall and has another purpose, but sort of mimicking the fireplace could actually be interesting with the right piece. But there are so many ways you can go. You can find a style or build one in just about any way you would like. The sky is truly the limit. Plus, I see you have a great eye. Love what you've done in your place, already - furnishings, etc. Beautiful space. You won't have any problem finding the right combo for your wall. And you can light up just about anything these days, it's an LED party. ;)

Thanks again for all the good feedback. Moving the water heater out of the bathroom will be a last resort if we just can't figure out a solution to keep it all in there, but I'm determined to try my best first. The paper cutouts help with trying out different arrangements. My preferred option would be New #1, even if it makes the plumbing more complex. The water heater could be enclosed and have some towel storage above it, too. Using an 18" deep vanity should leave plenty of space to walk through (maybe I wasn't very clear in my original post, the width is 6' to 6'6"( that wall isn't in right now), so it is flexible where exactly it will land. I tried to use some actual product dimensions. Let me know if I am missing anything. New Option 3 is just a more elaborate version of the previous idea. This is really the only one I can see that could have a plumbing wall and still keep everything in the bathroom. A sliding door in the shower should work better than a hinged one, it will be a tight squeeze, but should work, at least on paper..... Option 3 is the one mentioned by wdccruise, where the water heater gets ejected. Critique away if you have anything I should know :)

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I like Jan's idea. But I would also add some interesting decorative sconces and a black and white tile floor, similar to the Art Deco Ann Sacks tile shown in one of your photos above. A gold tone finish on the sconces and for the faucets would be very elegant.