sounds like a good use of space, you could install a pull out hotel clothes line, you know the one with the round fitting on one wall with a single pull out line which clips into a fitting on the other side. Attaching some photos the first is a bathroom that I would love to use to replace our existing ensuite (without replacing the window) which is as you enter the WC is behind the door to the left, right side is a nearly sunken bath with shower plus a large sliding window beside the bath, we think the architect hadn't allowed enough showering space so by adding the window gave extra width. Then we have a full width vanity and mirror on the third wall. The last should have a swimming pool style hand rail. Did you build your house, would love to see some more photos of the bathroom etc. cheers

Having helped my mother in law with her shower room (she has MS) and helping a friend who just broke her leg ... the bigger shower is a great decision, but I wouldn't build in a bench. down the track if she needs to sit to shower, she will probably need a shower chair with arms to lower herself up and down and to be able to move it around if someone is helping her shower. then anyone else showering can just take it out and enjoy the bigger shower!

hi sorry i cant offer advice - but just wondering who you went through - looking at pivotech products but not sure if they will fail :( thanks

It is a family bathroom with quite a lot going on. I don't think you need a feature subway tile. You already have a marble benchtop, shaker style cabinetwork, and timber accents so you don't need a feature tile as well in a small room. If I understand you correctly you plan to use two types of white tiles on the wall which is a bad move, unless they are made by the same manufacturer and the colour is identical. If the white tiles are even slightly different in colour it will look off. I would keep it simple, not use a subway tile as they are being overused and will look dated in ten years, and stick with just the larger wall tile. Keep it simple, Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls