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If this is just a budget improvement then I would try to fix the cracked tiles and missing grout, paint the window frame white and add white shutters on the window, paint the vanity white (although I don't like doing that either) and get new handles and taps, toilet roll holder etc., install a lovely white potted plant, as shown above and white fluffy towels. A new white frame on the mirror or replace it with a slightly smaller white framed one. Then I would save up for a white stone bench top or stone overlay bench top and the cream will go nicely with all of it. Unfortunately your shower seems to be the most dated part. If you try to change the door you may find that you have missing tiles, although new floor tiles in the shower would probably look OK and add a glass hinged door. Good luck.

Black would look great, or timber with a touch of white

would love to see a screen so that the window and AC isn't visible as you walk in the door.. consider a ceiling mounted full height wall to wall curtain as the feature wall in front of the window and AC. .with minimual sewing skills cheap sheeting fabric is wider and easy to use