Flooring and Fixtures - Potty Talk #2

Yea yea, "number two" and "potty", I gets it.  Moving on.

Today we narrowed down the field with fixtures and flooring.  The easiest decision was the tub.
This one is a deep soaking tub that's so comfortable I could have napped in the display.  It doesn't have the greatest reviews online but Ryan thinks that's due to poor installation   The Lowes man assured us that it's the tub he sees returned the least.  We shall see I suppose.  It's nearly 20" deep!  That's practically double what our dinky little puddle tub holds now.

Sterling Ensemble Soaking Tub 60 x 32

Then we headed to flooring and grabbed two samples.  

A woodlook vinyl flooring that would give this effect:  

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Or light cement tiles to open up the space (seen on left).

The next decision to be made was a bit harder. Do we stick with the free chrome faucet that was given to us?  The faucet is perfect with the style of room I'm envisioning but it's polished chrome and I was hoping for brushed nickle.  Not only would the brushed be easier to keep clean but it would be a bit more understated in our small space.  If we stick with the chrome then I need to find a matching bath faucet set, hand towel bar, vanity lighting and toilet handle.  That's a lot of shiny metal in yo' face.  For kicks, I wandered into the faucet area and picked out my favorite brushed nickle sink faucet (top right) and realized it's the exact design as the chrome one we were given for free.  So then I toyed with what other chrome fixtures I would choose if I stuck with the freebie.  Pictured below the faucet is an inexpensive bath faucet set that I don't mind in chrome as well as a light fixture.   What do you think?  Keep the chrome and purchase more of it or sell the chrome freebie faucet and go for the brushed look?

Here's what our flooring samples looked like at home.  While I adore the look of the wood in the washroom I think we may go with the cement tiles instead. They're a better fit for a damp terrain and the light color will open up the space rather than closing it in like a dark wood might. 

We're not totally sold there but I think I'm leaning away from the wood look.  In order to match the real hard woods we have in the rest of the house (under our soon to be ripped the hell up carpet), it has to be quite dark like this.   I'd much prefer something warm toned.

Opinions?  I'd love to hear them on both the fixtures and the flooring please!

Potty Talk - The Dream

This past week and upcoming month of my life is dedicated to the bathroom remodel.  I promise not to overwhelm you with updates even though it is entirely overwhelming my world.  For the next 6-8 weeks or so know that where ever you are, if you think of me in my little corner of the world, I'm probably talking about, shopping for, or occupying a bathroom right at that very moment. :)  

 This is post number one our small bathroom revamp. 
 Here are all my grand dreams and their grand price tags.  Let's check in once the reno is complete (which seems like it will never happen right now) and see what of the dreams were realized and what was sacrificed for our budget.

Want:

Deep soaking tub (the one we have right now might as well be a foot bath)

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White subway tile bath surround (I'm aware of the upkeep but we're going to brave forth with the white)

Pedestal sink (most people want storage space, I want floor space!  We need spots to stick step stools and potty chairs)

Brushed Nickel hardware and fixtures (nice faucets and shower fixtures are crazy expensive)

Inset built in shelving with contrasting tile/backsplash detail

Bead board wall detail with small shelving on the chair rail

A non-tile flooring that I don't hate (so far I really dislike everything)

A bright pop of color on the walls

New shelving over toilet

New vanity lighting

New vented fan

Ring hand towel holder

New rugs and shower curtain

New baseboards 

Sooooooo basically the only thing that stays is the toilet and I'd still like to get a new toilet seat for it as well.  I mean really, if the rest of the room is getting all dolled up for the party the least we could do is put a new top hat on the john, right?

If I could just saunter into Restoration Hardware type schmancy stores and take my pick of the best items we're looking at least an $8,000 dollar renovation.  We're going to try and do everything in under $1,500, so I already see my dreams fizzling a wee bit.  Let the adventure begin!

Here's my inspiration board.  Get a feel for what I'm feelin'.

Yep, that's what 8+ grand looks like.

Once I start making purchases I'll be back and let you know how well I'm doing with the budget and if I found any inexpensive doups for some of my dream plans.
Have any of you made it through a small space remodel?  Any words of wisdom for me?  Tell me about your dream designs and big plans for your homes.  I'd love to hear them!