I am not the best person to comment on lights but would a few downlights be the go or one of those integrated heat/fan/light things be best in centre. Also a lot of people have task lighting......so lights just above the mirror for makeup etc. Personally too bright lighting while doing makeup sends me into a spin as I look like i have about a month to live! I hadn't thought of approvals for my proposed window - so thanks for that. Must keep that in mind. My bathroom is very hidden and looks nowhere in particular. It is all looking good. On another note my friend got a heated towel rail and much as I hate wasting power it is fab. Our towels seems to stay dampish in uninsulated BV '60 box in Melbourne. Also i would have a look in bathroom showrooms for some ideas too if you have any handy. Or buy a bathroom specialty magazine. It is going to be so nice this bathroom. What tiles etc?

Your mockup scheme is similar to our master bathroom we just completed - photo below. I know you mentioned storage being a concern - our mirrored cabinet has offered an amazing amount of storage in a very small space and also helps bounce light around. I was worried about black taps etc too so we kept chrome fixtures but added in a matte black candle and black potted orchid to create a similar effect which we can change out later on. Our floor tiles are dark but because they are semi-polished they actually bounce around a lot of light and don't make the room feel dark if that is a concern. We also have a huge fiddle leaf fig in the corner (not pictured) which adds a really nice feel to the space - a plant like that could help bring in the outside greenery in your bathroom. Instead of the storage tower you have to the left of the vanity could you do say some floating wood shelving, possibly with baskets added for more hidden storage? You could also bring in the 60s theme with what you displayed on there eg. photos as you mentioned? In regards to the window - a previous house we lived in had a window at about shoulder height in the shower - as well as letting in heaps of light it was amazing for storing toiletries etc!

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 )

Hi thinkoutsidethebox, As a bathroom vanity retailer we can confirm that the trend is a preference for wall mounted vanities by far when compared to floor mounted vanities. Wall mounted vanities appear more modern, make the room feel more spacious, show off your tiles, and give the opportunity for open showers as water damage is reduced due to the cabinet being up off the floor. Due to the reduced storage, we also recommended face level storage such as a mirror cabinet which is more comfortable to use everyday with reduced bending to access drawers or cupboards below. You may also want to choose a vanity with the basins over the top of the bench top as recessed basins (basins that are under the bench top) will further compromise the storage of the cabinet. You may also have to consider the current plumbing outlet of your vanity in the space you are renovating as you may need to move plumbing inside the wall if the current outlet goes to the floor within (hidden inside) the cabinet. In some cases such as if your floor is a concrete slab, you may need an engineer to confirm if you can “chase” the slab be able to relocate the plumbing. All the additional work and cost to reconfigure the plumbing should also be considered when deciding to have a wall mounted or floor mounted vanity. See our extensive range of vanities here and mirror cabinets here.