Agree on who is paying the bill, but if the homeowner hasn't done remodeling work for many years. It might be wise to listen to contractor and then make an informed decision.

Is there any point in not putting in a new comfort height toilet or vanity just because a homeowner might not know about them?
Why install outdated items?
I guess it depends on which item and why contractors is in disagreement.

My response to "It's soooo dated" is "And, so am I!"

YOU are writing the check, so it's YOU that needs to be happy. However, things have changed and improved in the last 30 years, so why pay for something that's outdated? And it's important to look at resale value as well.

sometimes, actually most times, it's best to break out of our comfort zones. change can be fun. there is no reason new and up to date has to be trendy or uncomfortable. have you taken the time to go through new homes being built? go to kitchen and bath showrooms, model homes. keep an open mind as you tour them. you may find some wonderful features to incorporate and improve your home.
also, be sure to look into "universal design". there have been huge strides in this area of desiging for aging in place.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH......I have TOTALLY come out of the comfort zone (so to speak) in not only color, but style (hubby is waay tall and I'm waay short !! haha) and sizes (YES to the toilet and vanity !!) What seemed to be the latest issue was the (believe it or not) towel bar and "where" (for the damp towels after a shower).....I have plenty of room (for a row home its a large bathroom) but I don't want to 'cover up' all this beautiful tile....so I went back to a comfort piece and decided to get a small pivot bar for the bath towels.....funny how so many things have "come full circle" and come back (tubs with legs etc). I'll take a deep breath and keep going !! Thanks again.

Lois, good luck, have fun with it, and try not to over think it or you will drive yourself crazy :))

I'm in same boat, tall hubby, short me. We went with the higher comfort height.

I guess this is where having two sinks is the way to go.

@JudyM........us too....I figured he's only going to get shorter....I can always use a step stool !! (haha)

I'll send pics when its all done !!

why not have his and her vanity heights? the height can vary even if it's one long vanity rather than 2 seperate ones.