Hi Emma, me again. Congratulations on your new home! Very exciting Although not yours, draw you eye towards that rattan drawer unit near the shower, these textures and natural tones are perfect for this house. They help modernize a dated interior because the natural element relax the space and blend into the often dated timbers that were used in the past. Today we have gone towards lighter and weathered grey toned timbers or completely contrast with ebonies, blacks and rich browns. The timber direction of our pasts were ore influenced by reds, and into the oranges. This is because timber was often stained. So, I suggest.... Purchase a unit like this one, or introduce a small timber stool near your bath, they are not just dressing, they are useful, taking off shoes, placing your bath accessories or even having a resting place for your well deserved glass of wine. Replace your mirror with a timber framed one, and the window dressing with a timber blind. It will conceal most of the window frame which is brass and dates the room, however timber blinds will retain privacy and still allow you to direct soft lit into the room without ever having to close the blinds altogether. These are not expensive if you buy ready to hang ones from places like spotlight or Lincraft. Just measure then side of your window frame, and buy your best fit. I would replace your cabinet handles with chrome ones to tie into your other chrome fixtures, this will also look more contemporary. Possibly also your tap ware, which can be bought at hardware stores. Easy to do yourself, no trades required. Just a simple tool that you also buy from a hardware which will help loosen tight fixtures. There's much more you could do if your willing to give it a go, but as it's your first home, perhaps try these simple things and build your confidence. I'm happy to offer more suggestions if you want t tackle some more.

It's all in the planning, get the floor levels right and you will never have a problem. I've done 4 bathrooms like this, all in small areas with only a 900 or 1000 screen. 1800 wide is pretty wide, as the screen goes in last, I would suggest that you re access at the end. You do get a bit of spray in front but it all drains back, if you have a door, the water drips off both you and the door when you get out. Another thing to consider is super easy maintenance. Quick scrape with a squeegee, easier to mop, no runners to trap dirt and mould.

wow i wonder how samantha's bathroom ended up. I'm readying through today as having picked black taps/ accessories and being recommended by builder to get matt black hinges on shower instead of chrome... now i'm asked about the floor wastes in bathroom floor. am using grey tiles on floor which have a bit of a white fleck through them. debating reverting to chrome hinge on shower and chrome floor wastes but not sure. builder says i can get matt black floor wastes. i guess my concern is in the future... if i wanted to change tapware back to chrome..... a floor waste... not so easy to change... nor a hinge on shower door... but then concerned might look silly and also concerned that the matt black floor waste might age/ scratch etc.... what do you think

given you're already playing with changing window size I'd go much narrower. we've added 1m wide window which is opaque for privacy and full height - its actually comprised of 2 awning windows stacked over a fixed pane window. Mind you we were replacing a sliding door. Remember it's easier to go smaller and add wall rather than bigger and remove wall. The other option is to have a higher window and put toilet underneath.