Here some ideas of what I like. Having a hard time with that window placement.

Thank you, however do you have any suggestions for the bathroom? The rest of the house was not the topic here. We are also trying to make the bathroom more accessible for our needs and age (60s) but we don't need a handicap accessible house. When the time comes, we'll be in assisted living.

Remove the large mirror and get some large lighted medicine cabinets.

Would like to remodel the master bathroom to a more "aging in place"

- The big question is, What's the condition of the bathroom? Judging from the pictures, the items appear to be from a past decade but in good condition. If that's accurate, you're fortunate that you have simple white tile on the floor and in the shower and a white tub /sinks. While they may not be cutting edge trendy, they aren't offensive and will be easy to work around.

- You say the shower must be non-slippery. Agree. However, removing tile is difficult (more difficult for a floor than a shower), and replacing the shower will run you thousands -- we re-did a shower just before the pandemic began (3x4') and it was almost 10K. Before I'd re-do the tile /shower, I'd buy some Amazon sticky-things for the floor: https://www.amazon.com/Secopad-Stickers-Bathtub-Adhesive-Premium/dp/B08HPRXGX9/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=254UW8OMTWD18&keywords=non-skid+for+the+shower&qid=1668568829&sprefix=%2Caps%2C365&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

- You have a framed shower, which looks "heavy" to our eye today. Changing it to a frameless style (like your inspiration pictures) would make a difference in looks /would make NO difference for aging-in-place. It would also be an expensive change-up.

- I see you have a grab bar in the shower, which is a step in the right direction.

- I would switch the shower to a hand-held shower head (which can be done without removing the tile). This + a small teak shower stool would help with aging-in-place AND would make cleaning the shower easier.

- I wouldn't do a thing to the tub.

- Where do you hang towels? I don't see a spot.

- I don't see a toilet, which makes me suspect it's in a closet. That's bad for aging in place.

- Looks like you have nice storage already. That's good. I think you're wanting "trendy". Take a look at how things are staged today -- rolled towels, simple glass jars for cotton balls, small plants. Your open shelves can easily be made trendy.

- The vanity is large, but it doesn't have any drawers for at-sink storage -- that's bad and can't be fixed without replacing the vanity, which would cost thousands.

- Your inspiration vanities are Shaker (which is kinda the only game in town these days), whereas your vanity is a raised-center. I would not change the vanity just to get this updated style. However, painting the vanity white or gray wouldn't be difficult, and it'd give you the look you want -- though no improved function /no aging-in-place help.

- Adding a frame to the mirror would make the room look "more polished".

- Your lighting is essentially invisible. I'd add pendant lighting above the vanity and a pretty chandy in the middle of the room.

breaking the budget (fixed income)

- Practically everyone's on a fixed income. Some people's incomes are fixed at a higher number than other people's.

- Keeping the items in their current positions /avoiding moving plumbing lines will be a big money-saver.

- Keeping the floor and shower tiles will be a huge money saver.

- Painting the vanity instead of replacing it will be a huge money saver -- though, personally, I'd consider replacing the vanity for something more functional /something with a single sink /flanked by a big bank of drawers for each spouse.

I am looking for a clean colors and simple colors/lines.

- Looking at what you have vs. your inspiration pictures, I think you can do a lot just by removing the wallpaper and painting the vanity.

- None of your inspiration pictures address any aging-in-place issues. I think you need to define your goals.

We definitely need vanity storage (preferably at eye level for meds).

- First, do you really want to keep your medicines in the bathroom? We keep ours in the pantry, close to the kitchen /glasses of water.

- It'd be easy to add a vanity tower to your existing vanity. I'm attaching a picture at the end of this post, but you can find oodles of them through Google. If you don't need the make-up area in your existing vanity, this would be an easy addition.

- If you do add this, I'd place a wicker basket under the vanity to use as a hamper. The room needs some natural /organic touches.

Having a hard time with that window placement.

I don't see why the window is a problem. I'd lose the curtain, maybe add a smaller valance, keep the shutters, and add some plants by the tub -- it looks custom-made for greenery.

A low budget doesn’t work for a full gut job accessible home conversion.

The OP didn't say she was planning a full gut-job -- or a whole-home conversion.

Remove the wallpaper and the curtains. Repair/prep the walls and paint them in your favorite, flattering color. Get some doors for that towel storage cabinet and put meds there. Get a non-skid mat for the shower. If the stained vanity is in poor condition, save up to have it refinished or painted professionally.

" I am looking for a clean colors and simple colors/lines. "

And what would that have to do with aging in place? None of your inspiration ideas seem to offer much for that either.

Vanity drawers instead of cabinets. Under the sink get a roll out shelf so you can reach items under ther without deep bending or hand & knees. Toilet paper holders shold be easy to reload without the spring loaded spindle. Blinds or window treatments should have a remote to close/lower.

I think sometimes there is a compromise between gutting the entire space and doing just cosmetic updates.

The pictures feel like the shower isn't quite as spacious as it could be, but it may actually function just fine. Only you can tell us if it feels cramped or not.

I would check with a GC and see if it is possible to remove the tub and square off the shower without disturbing the functionality of the shower. WIth the squared shower and no tub you could have a low, small vanity with a seat against the back wall where the tub is. The flooring may not be able to be matched to your current flooring, or there may be extra tile left in the home by the previous owners. If you can't match the tile, you can make the change feel intentional - do a small border and switch to a complementary tile in that space or price out changing the entire floor with the exception of the shower.

Changing the vanity can be done now or at a later date or not at all.

I am in my 60s, did not have money for a full gut and reno of my bathrooms, but made changes without breaking the bank. In one bathroom I kept the tub/shower combo but got a new vanity, in the other I kept the vanity, but am putting in a new bathtub.

Pick and choose what needs to be changed and will fit within the budget. Labor costs are different everywhere. In my renovation project (whole home) I am doing what I can, including pulling out the old stuff, doing whatever prep work I can do and then hiring someone to do just what I cannot do.

I have seen, never used, treatments for floor tiles to make them less slippery. I would research to see if there is something that could be sprayed onto the floor tiles in the shower area to increase traction.

Removing the wall paper, window treatments, painting are all easy DIY tasks that you don't have to worry too much about breaking the budget.

There are ways to make the floor or your shower non-slip without removing it. Am assuming the tub will stay. Your existing vanity can be painted and, of course, the wall paper can be removed and walls painted a brighter color. I see an armoire or some type of built-in reflected in the mirror. Will that suffice for your needed storage including medicines?

If you think logically about changing anything in this room, you'll realize that one thing leads to another and it's all very costly. Here in the northeast I know of one basic 7 x 10 bath where (pre-pandemic) it was $30k to just replace existing fixtures, double vanity, and tile. Nothing was moved, no new plumbing, no high end stuff (basic faucets, lights). Even simply removing your wallpaper could lead to the need for skim coating. Add in removing that giant mirror, more wall repair, proper prep and paint and you're in for $2k.

You need to be more clear about your budget - one person's 'budget busting' figure might be 75k and another's might be 10k.

Believe me, I feel your pain. I have four bad baths and considered starting the smallest (5 x 9) one with just paint to make it less ugly. Well, the hideous peel and stick floor should go first because a quality painting contractor will nicely caulk the top of the baseboard, in effect, sealing in the bad vinyl floor. Ugh, remove the trim. Hmm, the vanity is awfully dated - and has a bad blue sink - may as well replace it before the floor goes in. It's small, can't be too costly. Wrong! The toilet is a low end thing and it has to be removed for the floor installation, so let's get a new one. The large plates of mirror have gone bad at the edges, so out they go. Wow, it will look great! Whoops, the 1970's tub is blue and the tile. . . Omg. Gut job. $$$$.

You might add drawers to your current vanity between the sinks. And, perhaps, stack a tall vanity tower of shelving between the sinks in front of the mirror, which I would leave. Certainly stripping the wallpaper, painting your walls a light color and removing the draperies will add light to the room, too. I see there is a grab bar in the shower. Leave it. Check out Ruggables for your bathroom. They will provide traction on your tile floor, without adding a thick rug that might trip you up. Be sure you have adequate lighting in the room. Over the bath, the tub, and around your sinks. That is how I would approach your needs at this point in your lives. Good luck!

IMO you either do or not do this space . If money is an issue then remove the wall paper paint the walls and be done . We are in our late 70s and still do not require any special stuff in the bathroom. Aging in place requires many changes to many things so maybe explain a bit more about what it is exactly you are wanting. I see a shower but no idea if it is non slip for instance . That corner bath tub IMO is a deadly item for aging in place since not one grab bar is there. As for the vanity drawers are perfect all the stuff visible without getting down on your knees . What is the budget ? You maybe could get a cabinet makes to do drawers in that vanity instead of the cupboards but it might be cheaper to get a new vanity with drawers.

Thank you for all comments! Will post some more information soon.

Step 1 - Get rid of that wallpaper and those curtains/drapes!

It will make the biggest difference and instantly update the space.

I'd keep the big mirror and put meds in a drawer. Good luck!

Remove the drapes and wallpaper and paint the vanity and the re-assess - you might want to change the shower door and add a bench if you keep the layout. If you take the tub out and enlarge the shower and get new vanity, counter etc to get closer to your inspiration pic’s that may be more than you want to spend at the moment…