Painting a tub IME is stop gap at best it does not last and honestly not worth time and money. If you are into DIY a lot can be done before needing a pro. You can do all the demo including removing the tile floor. I think you have a decent sized bathroom not so huge it is daunting. I use Maax tub/ shower combos a lot they are great for DIY install waterproof totally . I will sya bathrooms are proably not the best place for a moody vibe since good lighting there is a must. Talk to contractor and see what it will cost if you do demo and buy and have on hand all materials then they do the work. That will give you a good handle on the cost . IMO gut it and start over then its done . A new low flush toilet will save money, I use Godmorgon vanities from Ikea they have great storage and if you choose the sink/ counter they come with very affordable.

Thank you so much !! I really appreciate your advice, I was leaning in that direction too.

We remodeled our MB last year. My husband is retired and has pretty high level DIY skills. He did the demo (and hauled away all the trash), replaced some subfloor that was damaged, patched the walls where they needed to be patched (we took out a wall between the toilet and vanity) and ran the electric. We paid for a plumber to move some pipes (not too far), and paid a tile setter. While you can learn how to set tile from the internet (my brother did it), you should be a generally handy person to begin with and not try to do anything complicated. You will need to rent or buy a tile cutter. I'm sure my husband could have done it as well or better than my brother did in his bathrooms, but he said it would take too much time. If you tile a tub surround you need to concern yourself with proper waterproofing.

First ask yourself how long you can afford to have this bathroom out of commission. If you have a full-time job you are going to have difficulty finding time to DIY and everything takes longer when someone inexperienced does it. I agree with Patricia's recommendation to get a one piece insert for the tub. Someone can install that in a short period of time. They're easy to clean and unless you have a high end house, there is nothing wrong with them. Just don't get the kind they put over existing tubs and tile. Then hire someone to retile the floor. It's not that big an area. Choose standard tile and it won't be that expensive. You don't need to move any plumbing. You just need a new vanity, sink, faucet, mirror and lights. Be sure to have all parts in hand before you start. Otherwise you will have the bathroom torn up for weeks while you wait for something to come in. Look at all the pictures on Houzz and compile an Ideabook so you know what you like. Update this post when you decide how you want to approach it and you need help selecting materials.

Thank you so much for the recommendation! I didn’t think to do the demo part myself to cut cost. I’ll post more as I get a better game plan.

A good read:

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-your-style-is-darkly-romantic-stsetivw-vs~5422789

Please tell about the vanity. It could have a moody paint color that's also good with beige/tan.

Vanity -Satin nickel/chrome hardware with barn door fronts?

Or what do you think about this look if you re-do vanity/ counter?

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