And we had a problem (a big, expensive problem) which Lowe’s said was the fault of the installer; the installer said was the manufacturer; the manufacturer said something cracked during delivery.
Before we could figure out next steps, Lowe’s called and said they’d make good on a replacement (send over brand new, pay for the second installation). Unheard of in my experience- I didn’t have a chance to send a sternly worded email and the problem was solved without costing us a penny!
Although I could never share a sink with DH, in a bathroom the size of the OP’s, I would grit my teeth and opt for the single sink for more counter space. I’d also suggest the largest LED mirror that would fit in the space. They are inexpensive, and not only do they remove shadows (great for hair and makeup), they light up the room more than you’d expect.
Also, if you’re going down to the studs, you might consider rearranging the galley-style layout you described (wet wall with tub shower on one side, dry wall with vanity/closet on the other) to place the new shower-only against the whole back 8’ wall which will enable you to have a spacious one. Like the one shown in the link, I also like wall niches for bottles instead of shelves or over-the-showerhead caddies.
You might also consider a pocket door so you can take better advantage of all the interior space.
So I’m guessing that none of the suggestions in your earlier Help Me Remodel My Master Bath thread helped get you started?
We want to redo both of our 1990s bathrooms. I know the basics of what I want but will work with a contractor to make it happen…who knows plumbing and electric…and has a nice relationship with a bathroom stuff vendor!
In the master, we will remove the jetted tub, and reconfigure that side for a large walk in shower that requires no curtain or doors. It’s a large length so is possible. Where the current shower stall is, we will put a set of shelves and drawers for bathroom what not. Replace the double vanity with a higher one and new sinks. New floor too, probably with radiant heat. New higher toilet. We can do the demo ourselves (with a little help…).
The hall bathroom has a small linen closet adjacent to the sink. That will be removed so a double sink can be there…in a higher vanity. Our washer and dryer are already in that room. We want to take away the bifold doors, and put cabinets/open shelves above. The wall to that closure will be removed and light from the window will be improved from what it is now. We probably will put in a larger window. New floors there too. Bathtub and shower won’t be replaced. It’s a one piece unit. New higher toilet there too.
Both bathrooms have those mirrors that cover the whole wall above the vanity. Those will go (7 years of bad luck is worth it).
So…do I want these bathrooms redone more…or would I prefer a couple of really nice vacations!?
We are looking at a $40,000 project, we are told.
I agree that now is the time to lift those surfaces. The OP might consider a chair-height toilet as well.
Yes, higher height toilets in all bathrooms. That actually might happen before the reno.
I was suggesting the “lift” for @vwlizard as it sounds like you’re already onboard. 
I edited for clarity.
Wow. We didn’t pay that much for our kitchen. I’d be thinking it’s time to call a realtor. 
It’s two full bathrooms…it might be a little less than $40,000 because we will demo them both. All new fixtures cost a lot…but we aren’t moving plumbing (except to eliminate the hot tub and switch the area to that walk on shower…moving the shower head around to that side of the wall, and closing off a drain in the current shower, and a water source from the current hot tub). We have not actually gotten firm estimates, but that is what our neighbors are telling us. Our master bath is quite large…and I’m not compromising on the radiant floors!
But back to the OP. Make a list of what YOU want. Then head off to Lowe’s!
Believe it or not, about 10 years ago, one of our neighbors did a $1 million kitchen renovation. And, yes, it was just the kitchen. We knew the builder/contractor (another neighbor) and he and the homeowner opened up the newly renovated kitchen for tours on two consecutive weekends. My spouse went; I didn’t as all we needed was a new microwave and I felt certain that I could get a better deal at Lowes.
P.S. With respect to bathroom remodels that include a bathtub, be ready for the surprisingly high cost of a nozzle & handle(s) (ours was about $1,300 plus a substantial fee for installation) or for the even higher cost of a free standing (floor mounted) faucet (from over $2,000 to about $7,000 plus installation).
$40k for two full bathrooms gutted and rebuilt is a bargain in our neck of the woods. Any plumbing move - even rerouting of a drain would trigger a permit here. That’s another $500-1000 paid to the city right there.
I totally understand what people are willing to pay to have others do the work. In our case, there isn’t much we can’t do ourselves. We contract for granite fabrication and custom woodworking but do the rest ourselves which has saved us a fortune evidently.
Shower heads generally are not difficult or expensive to change later if you do not like the one you have.
True…size of shower stall, on the other hand….
We did several things when we planned a primary bath remodel.
At first my husband wanted to do it himself, he re evaluated that and now wants to hire one particular tile contractor. She’s currently in Florida snowbirding but hoping that things will go forward when she’s back.
Things we did, had the designer at Home Depot design a bath. Did a good job, the cabinets were pretty pricey
Got a recommendation for a designer, she recommended a cabinet designer who also does a few other things. She planned our bathroom and kitchen. Very very happy. The bathroom design was the same as HD. Not much space so not much can be reconfigured. Cabinets were cheaper by quite a bit.
We have now stalled. Last year we decided to take a vacation, see how the economy panned out with a change in Washington.
I hope this is the year. Originally we had planned for 40k but my husband is afraid it will be 60k. It will be nice to get an actual quote but we always think these things are expensive.
It’s not a luxury remodel. So maybe we have overestimated what things cost.
One of my kids recently priced a VERY modest kitchen redo (cabinets falling off the walls, nothing high end, just making it functional). SHOCKING how expensive everything is. Tariffs have surprising hidden costs (something can be fabricated in Ohio but the components come from overseas). Labor costs are up across the board so even not moving water line, electrical, etc. still needs a skilled professional for some of the work. So just be prepared.
Probably should have done the project before tariffs. We thought that maybe the post pandemic inflation would stabilize. Jokes on us!
When we originally started on the project, all the contractors were so busy and overwhelmed. New construction was staring to climb. Maybe things have flattened as far as availability. Who knows
Fingers crossed it works out for you. I have a short list of “things i should have done before X happened” and I try not to dwell on it. But for sure if contractors have time on their hands that should help you!
Even 100% domestic stuff may have price increases, because their imported competition is now more expensive or no longer offered. However, domestic stuff that is commonly exported may have lower prices due to loss of export markets.
I’m with you @abasket. AI might give me an image that looks nice, but I think it’s not going to give me the information I need and will only be useful to pick colors. I need to know specific brands/models that will work with my space. And I need specific questions answered. For example, most vanities come with tops already attached. If I go with one of those, I will have a gap on each size that will be the type of gap that lots of things fall into, but it will be difficult to fish them out. My current vanity was fleshed out with molding and the top was added to be wall to wall. I need direction and options of how to handle this.
That’s great to hear. I was actually planning to go next week and they have designers on staff. I might start there and then determine if I need more help than that. I checked Ferguson prices for fixtures, vanities and tile and they are no higher, and in some cases lower, than other stores I compared to. And they have a huge selection.
If it is any help, there is a very limited selection of vanities that come with tops and an unlimited (really) selection of vanities for which you have to choose the countertop material (quartz? marble? solid surface? concrete? formica?), the edge style, and the size. You can choose your door style from the cabinet displays at Home Depot or Lowes, or a boutique kitchen remodel shop (they often have a bigger selection and better prices than HD or Lowes) and give them your desired width and height and go from there. All drawers? Linen closet section? Open shelving? Most will have modular cabinets from which you can pick and choose to match your desired width but if you need a particular section to be an inch wider or narrower to fill your exact wall to wall space they can custom order that section for you. Or, I have read that sometimes a custom built in place cabinet is actually less expensive than the modular/prefab variety.
Yes to this. The Lowes salesperson actually prevented me from ordering tops which would have required the dreaded molding filler. Custom measured cost a little more than “top and bottom” but saved on labor because I didn’t need to pay a guy to spend a few hours trying to make it look custom made. It WAS custom made! And it’s an end to end countertop- one swoosh with a paper towel and windex and it’s clean. No space for crud to hide….
