I think it depends on your budget. I think taking out the wall and having three windows would be great if budget is limited. If you can swing it, I would remove the sink and put a long counter with double sinks under the triple window or just double sinks if you prefer pedestal sinks. That would probably entail sliding the toilet over a bit and that is what will run into some money. If that is not feasible, I like your idea of the windows with storage under them.

Thanks, cyn! My first instinct was to relocate the sink to the window wall but I thought it might be odd not to have a mirror above the sink? I think I'll see if I can find some photos of a similar set-up. Maybe I'm over thinking the mirror thing. :)

Could you move the sink and only do 2 windows? Window, mirror, window? How close would a sink be to the toilet? If you can leave the toilet in place that will be cheaper.

Have you considered closing off one of the two entryways completely? If you did, you could have the vanities, the 3 windows, the storage under them as well as additional storage in the vanities.

Have to forewarn you, moving a toilet can be costly. So if you did move the sink, another alternative maybe would be putting a pony wall where the edge of the pedestal sink is instead. I hope that makes sense. :c)

I am adding a link for a picture of a home that was renovated here in Alexandria. We met with Andreas when we were interested in buying some of his art. I fell in love with his modern designs, but he is way too expensive for us at this point and DH is not a lover of all things modern-alas. Anyway, the picture shows a modern version that he did in this house which looks out over the Potomac River. Perhaps some version of this would work for you or even just suspending a mirror in front of the windows would work.

Here is a link that might be useful:

My house is old and didn't come with indoor plumbing when it was built. As a result, when bedroom space was taken over to put in bathrooms, the original large windows remained. I have a great window seat in my master bath between the wide vanity and linen closet. It has an upholstered cushion that covers a hinged lid underneath with storage space that is great for extra towels and out of season clothing.

The window seat itself is a great place to sit while I get dressed or give myself a pedicure, and it's a very handy dry place to put my clean clothes when I shower and change.

It was also a great spot to put my grandson on a big fluffy towel after his bath when he was little, while we dried and cuddled and got him dressed again. The window above the seat provides great light for primping.

Great ideas everybody!! When the guys come back to measure the windows I'll run your suggestions by them.

cangelmd - The wall between the windows is 2 ft so it might work!

Thanks for the warning lukkiirish - I had a feeling that moving the toilet may be cost prohibitive. Maybe it could just be turned so that it faced the tub? Once the wall comes down there will only be one entryway. The other set of doors is a closet.

Thanks cyn. I did a quick search and found some photos of vanities under windows. It didn't look as odd as I thought so it's a possibility.

saypoint - love the idea of a window seat. I'll definitely give it some thought.

Thanks again! Can't wait to hear what all this might cost...lol.

As long as the plumbing under it doesn't need to be moved, you probably could turn it. Just keep in mind, you will need a clearance of 14-16 inches on each side from the center of the toilet. The measurement varies from state to state.

Hate to harp on this, but, what's on the other side of the closet? Those doors take up so much wall space that if you can create a different access to it, that wall could be used for the vanities.

lukkiirish,
There is a small, but deep closet w/ access from the BR behind the double closet doors. I could probably relocate the double closet so it is accessible from the BR but it would mean losing storage space. It's doable though - I'll have to think on it.

Thanks for your help!

Well at least you have options which is always a plus right? You didn't bring this up, so I'm not sure if it's even in your thoughts but for resale/buyer appeal (if that's a consideration at all) the vanity option would be a plus as it would make a more complete master suite. The thought is, storage can almost always be found in other creative ways, but a bathroom layout is permanent and less flexible to change around.

Options are great! It might even be a project that can be done in stages. We don't have any plans to sell so maybe it's windows & wall removal now, and plumbing/closet relocation later. We bought this house as our forever/until retirement home - which seems like forever ... lol - so we knew we'd be taking on projects.

Thanks for your help!