Well here we are yet again! I've not changed my opinion. The toilet-loo-privy- whatever one wants to call it needs a room of its own. Makes no sense to me having a "privacy wall" behind which to hide the pedestall if it is placed in a shower or full bathroom...the locked bathroom door is all that's needed. Seems to me that the concept of a separate toilet room or "Powder Room" (Why that title is anyone's guess)...was a sensible and accepted concept of homes in the 50's. It wasn't in need of any "polite" title, it was simply referred to as "The Toilet"..meaning basically -".where to freshen up". My idea of a perfectly sensible toilet is a separate little room housing the pedestal (toilet bowl) and a little basin with running water. Optional- a paper hand towel dispenser or one of those blowers...or a small towel rack and/or a nook for toilet paper...mabye to accomodate wet wipes in the absence of a basin or even where there's a basin....a nice comfy little Toilet Room..

For compliance purposes a WC floor only needs to be 'water resistant' not 'waterproof'. It would be worth reading AS3740 which gives you examples of suitable water resistant floor options in section 3. Google AS3740 and there is a free copy online. It may be worth consulting a pro if you are still unsure.

For an ideal Bathroom to work for many years Buy only recognised brands.........In wall toilet cistern are reliable ( Gebret cistern).....Toilet to suit .......Tapware, Hansa Grohe. or Hansa ( Reece ) to us these brands have many advantages over other brands on the Australian market...Mixer diverter in shower ( hand held/overhead), combination not easy to clean,ages quickly) ....Steel bath min 15 yr warranty ( check depth of bath, cheap steel baths are usually shallow)..... wall hung all drawer vanity......Linear shower grate....Frameless shower screen....... Tiles from reputable supplier 10 mm ceramic on walls 600 x 300, there are a lot of cheap thin porcelain tiles available at present ( 10+ porcelain superior colours, abt twice price of ceramic ) Porcelain floor tiles, min 300 x 300,now generally 600 x 300.....smart tile floor waste ( never in shower )

Thanks everyone for all your comments and suggestions. the great thing about this forum is seeing how different things are important to different people which gives a great perspective and helps clarify your own sometimes! Don’t fear! As mentioned in my initial post I am meeting with my architect to go over my queries - I simply wanted your thoughts in the meantime as I get very impatient during this exciting time! i have full faith in my architect, he has given us a first draft that was already above our expectations whilst working to our financial and site limits. i have attached the full floor plan for interest. The separate toilet is one we have been debating for a while, but currently the extra storage is winning. I am also not a fan of a shower over bath situation and would easily take the toilet where it is if that was the only way around it (which it won’t be, I know). will keep you updated .