Hi guys - I'm hoping you can help me out. I'm in the process of purchasing a 1920's house 2Bd, 1Ba house with the idea of essentially renovating/modernizing everything over time.

A lil bout me - two small dogs and based on what I'm seeing on Houzz my taste runs pretty much to Transitional/Contemporary with a dash of Modern/Eclectic.

The first order of business for the house is a total renovation to the Bathroom, Kitchen, and all walls (any ideas on getting wallpaper off of plaster totally appreciated). I'll most likely follow up with the Living Room, Basement and Landscaping next but that's probably a sometime down the road. That being said, I definitely need ideas/help/advice on the two biggies:

Bathroom: ~ 7' deep x 8/9' long:
I'd like to take out the existing linen closet and put in a walk in shower and replace the existing tub with a free standing/drop in tub. My gut says that existing floorplan with the tub/shower on the longest side of the wall with the toilet/vanity on the other side with the door is the best/most functional layout but if someone has a better idea let me know. Also, anyone have thoughts re freestanding tub v drop in for the space as well as general storage, tile, vanity, etc. would love those as well.

Kitchen: ~13' deep x 17' long:
I'm thinking this is a total demo job. My basic idea is to make is to make it functional by todays standards and open it up if at all possible as well as increase the natural light coming into it. That being said, I'd like to: widen the openings between the kitchen and the dining and living areas where possible to provide for more space coming and going.

Also, I'd like to install a 6' french door onto the patio to allow more light to get into the kitchen as a whole. This would replace the current door and extend to a couple feet from the existing corner window.

I think that the sink is probably in a pretty good position as is but if someone has a better idea I'm open to those as well. The basement runs the full length of the kitchen so it's my understanding that pretty much anything goes if I'd like to move it.

I'd love anyone's ideas on how to make this kitchen really work as well as any ideas re flooring, counters, colors, etc.

Flooring:
A little on flooring: Since the overall footprint of the house is small (1200 ft sq), I'm wondering whether it might be good to refloor the whole first floor (see dining for current flooring) while I'm doing the kitchen with so that everything flows as one space. If anyone has any thoughts on this that would be great too. My preference is towards a darker floor and lighter walls. Not sure what would be good because of the dogs though, since they are both 15lbs or under, not sure if that's a concern or not.

Sorry for the loooong note. Just trying to get everything that may be helpful out there. Ideas/thoughts/pics are very, very appreciated. Thanks to you all.

Best,

Heather