Images tell all, I am in agreement with the above poster: 12 x24 tile better and smaller one's for the wall. You can go for mosaic on the floor - just use sanded grout for the floor for anti slip (I like it everywhere, but some say that it scratches the tile).

Also, a tub is a better investment than a bidet (Realtor talking here)

I do not like the location of the toilet - I like to feel sheltered when using a toilet.

None of my business, but this would be my lay-out. See drawing = to scale

I really appreciate your valuable comments and ideas. The bathroom is for our enjoyment with no resale in mind. We live in southern Portugal and showers and bidets are more needed here. We have two baths in the house already which are never used. The cost of moving the plumbing would be prohibitive due to concrete and construction type as we are in an earthquake zone. So working with the existing layout we want to create a beautiful space with what we have. Making the room look more balanced in shape using tile layout and creating a large walk-in shower.

I see your points. All of them. To not create a tunnel look, consider laying a 12" x24" tile on the floor in a herringbone pattern. You can study images available on Google. Herringbone can give a non directional appearance, but if the tile's measurement is of a different ratio, it can become directional. See the difference in the images below. Herringbone is very classy. It can be installed perpendicular to the wall or on a 45 degree angle.It creates a different look and may work better when the walls are off.

Brilliant idea! I hadn't considered that at all. As far as the colour scheme is concerned, what do you think and if it's ok in your view, how would you place the tiling? Here are some photos of the bathroom as it currently is. Difficult to get a full perspective. Would you consider it a good idea to build a small step up into the shower area? Would this break up the floor and could look attractive?

Here are some photos of the room as it currently is. Pretty dire and seriously in need of a facelift!

I really appreciate your assistance with this.

Thanks Deborah, I would go with the floor style of the last picture. A modern take on a classic look. Unless the rest of your home is more traditional. Then I would choose a floor as per image 3. Both on the 45 degree. You can see what can happen on a perpendicular installation in image 4. They have slivers of tile at the walls. Not nice at all.

I have personally installed tile in the past and always dry lay it first, so that I do not end up with a situation like that. This installation also emphasizes that the walls are off. Moving the tiles 6" or so to the left or going on a 45 degree would have been better here.

Youtube is a great source for educational videos - know your stuff, so you can catch the contractor before he makes a mistake. Or at least you can discuss it with him before the job starts, so he knows to be on his toes.

I am doing a whole second floor of a century home locally and the bathroom is almost the same shape as yours. See www.63centre.ca - a website I built for the client with decor as per her wishes. It may have ideas for you as well. Take a look at the pebble floor that she is considering - she likes the farmhouse look.

Once you choose floor I could help you with the walls. Go to Google and enter the phrase that you think is what you are looking for, click on images, save the ones you like (I always put them on my desk top - easy to find) and post them here - so I can see what your taste is.

I would not break up the floor with a step - it will be an annoying toe stubber and not add to the visual. I think that the herringbone pattern will solve the tunnel problem. So will horizontal tiles on the end wall. Do separate the shower with a tempered glass panel sunk into the floor and set into the wall and all the way to the ceiling. No door - nice and clean. AND easy to clean :) Plenty of images on the above mentioned website.

One last thing for now; if you can, make the double vanity longer, I think that you may be able too since the tub is going. Four doors at least with a bank of drawers in the centre, room permitting.

For tile I like a grey/beige or slightly green/beige grey with a non shiny surface mimicking natural stone. Again depending on the style in the rest of your home.

Your current shower looks like a 30" x 30"- not very big - I would still consider forgoing the bidet and have a roomier shower. Like one poster said here; switch the current toilet for a dual purpose toilet/bidet.

Rinske

Yes. Totally agree about the mirror. That was in my plan. Thanks for your comments and the photos.