Thank you all for your comments. Desertsteph, yes, the 2nd photo looks a lot like the layout we will have as far as wall, door and light placement, floating vanity, etc. (but we will have 2 recessed sinks). Mostly I am trying to figure out whether to do that layout with the wood shelf as shown in #2 or the tile ledge from #1, but with the rest like #2. Treasuretheday, I see what you mean about #1 being harmonious because the ledge is the same depth and color as the side cabinets next to the ledge and same color as the ceiling. Would you still like the ledge best if it were added to bath #2 (with the walls coming all the way out on the sides of the vanity and the walls a different color than the tile ledge)? I am considering stopping the mirror at 7' tall and putting 1' of tile that will match the ledge above the mirror to the ceiling -- will that help tie in the ledge better? You have the same concern about #2 that I do -- the feeling that the faucets are under a shelf. I found some really pretty deck mounted faucets to use if I go that way, and I would not want them to be hidden (why I am considering #3, plus less cost). Weedyacres, I hadn't even considered potentially hitting my head when I lean over to brush my teeth. I don't like that the shelf would protrude into my sink space, but otherwise like the look. I have 4' between the vanity and the opposite wall, so I could pull the vanity cabinet forward 3-4" (or just make it deeper for more storage), so that the shelf is behind rather than directly over the faucets. Does anyone think that would be a good idea? Here is another bathroom that has a tiled ledge (taller this time) that is just next to a wall like mine would be, rather than next to cabinets the same depth as the ledge. Does this change any opinions? [modern bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2105) by toronto interior designer NathalieTremblay - ARCH DESIGN [modern bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/modern-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2105) by toronto interior designer NathalieTremblay - ARCH DESIGN

It would really help if you could post a photo. It's hard for me to visualize exactly what's going on from your description.

I am not sure about painting tile...it's not intended to be painted and I am not sure how the paint would hold up. (I.e. it might be okay in the beginning, but tend to chip badly because the paint won't really stick to it). But if someone who knows about painting tiles thinks it is okay, then their opinion should override since I don't know anything about painting tile. If you want to change something, I would change something which can be painted, like the wood trim around your doors and windows and the white shelves. Another thing you can do is paint the interior of any open cabinets (like the one on the wall to the right of your stove). Marcolo suggested green and I think that might look very nice with the white tile and brown wall paint.

@benjesbride Yes, the 11'1" will be open to the dining room area(once we knock down that portion of the wall). On the other side of that 3'5" wall is just space that belongs to the living room.. And the the door on the 10'6" wall near the bump is the entrance to the kitchen from the hallway.. The second door should have been removed, sorry for the confusion. It's really a shallow pantry (12") with bifold doors that we're going to close off in order to place cabinets besides the fridge. You're right in that it is tight.. It's not showing on the rendering, but I wanted the island counter to be 3'X6' including the one foot overhang. The space between the island to the bump will be 3'7"... the space between the island and dishwasher is 3'3" and, island to oven is 3'1. I read that minimum passageways through a kitchen is 3' so I was hoping it would work? @mayflowers I'll have to check if it's feasible to move the stove over, since the hood vent will also have to move. That would be ideal though.. If I couldn't move the stove over, would it still be better to still reduce pantry width to at least have longer counter space between the stove and fridge? @emilyam819 here is a drawing with the island rotated.. I left about 3' between island and counters.. and you can see it's quite tight with that bump in the wall. Foregoing seating would make it work, but I really wanted to have seating. @dyhgarden Your kitchen is gorgeous! I love the clean, white look you have going on (this is what I also hope to achieve); it looks so roomy with your high ceilings not to mention that entire wall of built-ins! The patisserie stand is a really nice touch as well. I really like that it's free standing and so I wouldn't have to make holes in my backsplash :) Is your backsplash a hexagon pattern? Thank you so much for sharing!