I think the outlet can have a cut-off so it only works when the drawer is open.

I prefer solid shower pans, so I would probably do a solid pan and use the soapstone in other ways.

I looked into having a soapstone shower receptor with high sides like a half tub/ half receptor myself.

Thank you for the comment! I got another quote on a solid soapstone pan that was half the price so I think our original plan may work after all.

I wanted a soapstone pan but the quote I got is $$$ so I think we are
going with soapstone tile. I originally was going to use that tile on
the floor but would the same tile in the shower and floor be overkill?

I'd rather have the soapstone tile (hopefully a small tile) in the shower for the "grippy-ness". Safety, you know. I like the idea of the same material running into the shower.

I want an outlet in a vanity drawer for my hairdryer. DH is convinced this is a fire hazard. Thoughts?

I'm with your husband! You'll be opening /closing the drawer, and you won't be able to see the cords behind the drawer, so you won't know if they become crimped or damaged. I really don't understand how this passes code.

mrspete-

In my vanity the drawer isn't as deep as the vanity so there's nothing there to crimp the cord. I have it set up so if the light is turned off in the bathroom, the power is off to the outlet. Keeping the blowdryer in it's own drawer has been one of the nicest changes I made when I redid the bathroom. Would definitely do it again.

Lisa

Thanks for the thoughts and reassurances. We are on hold due to the wrong tile being delivered for another part of the project. It's always something!