I thought I couldn't recess a cabinet above the sink, but it turns out I can. I thought a pipe was in the way. Anyway, if I get a cabinet that deep, it will not solve my lighting problems--needing to find a fixture that juts out beyond it. Besides that, most of those super-deep cabinets are probably out of my price range. I am, however, trying to figure how else I might plug in my H's razor and toothbrush since I am now going with a recessed Kohler cabinet that has a mirrored interior (so no outlet can be added--that was the whole point of my using the IKEa one, which I now realize is just too big for my space). I'm sort of considering just using it over the toilet instead... I wonder if the two mirrors, one over the toilet and one over the sink, would just be too much?? (They are next to each other, and they don't look alike--the Kohler is arched on the top and the bottom and is smaller and the IKEA one is really big and is square.)

It would be very helpful if you'd number your choices. Are you planning on ordering the vanity online? You'll be taking your chances on color. Any painted vanity will work with the floor. I like the vanity with the bar pulls going across the three drawer fronts. That is a cool modern look. I can't tell how much grain the wood has with the dark stain though. Does it come in a double sink? I would do that with a modern mirrored medicine cabinet for your small items, like these Robern medicine cabinets. Penny tile isn't a contemporary look per se. Neither is using an accent tile in the shower. I don't think that large format tile needs an accent tile. I'd pick a 2x2 square for the shower floor.

Well, I actually moved the bathroom to the other side of the house when I redid the plumbing, so the size and layout changed. Still small, though, since my house is small. I did the Houzz no-no of installing a freestanding tub and shower in a small space. :) I also didn't install wall tile. But, my renovation feedback is get multiple quotes and use contractors who are recommended by people you know. Do enough research to know what should be done, such as for waterproofing or lighting, and the different methods for doing it. You do not need to become an expert. Ask the opinions of the experts, within the parameters you've set. Spend your money on things that matter. Design the bathroom with your needs in mind. I hate cleaning around the toilet base, so I chose a wall mount toilet. Sink is wall mounted, too. I chose tile and colors that went with the rest of the house. My storage solutions are mostly shelves and hooks. We don't have a lot of bathroom stuff, though. If you are stuck on design choices, I would recommend replicating a bathroom you like. Finally, plan for delays (old, small house here!) and overages.

There's a lot going on where the shower meets the wall and the baseboard. I am not sure if there would have been a much more elegant solution as these things are not in the same plane and you have to deal with a little jut out here and a little jut out there. The trim guys finished that nicely (needs al little caulk) but they mitered your trim. I think in total - it looks fairly good, to be honest.