Proper window detailing will be critical in this application. I'd skip it, add mechanical ventilation for code compliance, and go with glass block for light with a stool lower than the shower head.

You can have a window in a shower if it's vinyl and properly installed. I am impressed and baffled that you have had what looks like a wood clad window in there for decades that doesn't look rotted out. Whether you actually want a window in your shower is another question. Changing the window opening causes exterior changes which can be very problematic, so maybe replacing it is the best thing here.

How old is this bathroom? How low is that vanity? In earlier decades, the standard height for vanities was lower than it is now. If this suits you because children use this bathroom or you are short, then that's fine, but otherwise I would consider replacing it when you're doing this project. That would also give you more choices other than a travertine look tile on the floor which isn't popular right now. Of course it's your money, your bathroom, so if you love travertine or beige, then go for it. Not everyone cares about trends, nor should we always let them drive the bus.

The bathroom is over 30 years old. Yes, the vanity is the lower style. The window was a mistake by the builder. We really didn't care since we never used the shower. This is more used as a guest bathroom, not for showering. But now we do care if we ever sell the house. We do have an exhaust fan, not seen in the photo. We toyed with the idea of glass block but are unsure if we would miss having a window that opens. Removing the window all together would be a major exterior change.

I too have a window in the shower... we trimmed it with exterior composite trim.

we still wipe it down after every shower, but I believe it will hold up, love the quick ventilation with an open window.

Why replace the window with a slider, the awning window can just be cracked for a bit of ventilation.

Yes, with the undermount sink.

not a fan of your tile choice, but go with your likes.

any chance you can get a glass door instead of using a curtain? you're saving on reusing the tub abd toilet, cabinet.

Thanks Lyn. The window seal is broken and it has hail damage. It is covered by insurance and that is why we are going to go ahead and change it out if we are redoing the bathroom anyway. We spoke, at one point, to Anderson about the best window type for shedding water away from the inside. Awning was suggested as well as a slider. Thank you for reminding me about that. I would like a shower door, as well. If we keep the tub/toilet, what type of tile would you suggest?

IMO if spending this a mount on renos already I would for sure do all new fixtures. If you are trying to think resale a nice bathroom and kitchen are the best places to spend money for payback. BTW also the 2 spaces most often are the reason a house does not sell.

If that is a cast iron tub in good condition and you are just going to replace it with another white cast iron tub, there is no reason to replace an old cast iron tub with a newer one.

You don't have to change the tub or the toilet but I'd change the vanity from wood to a more interesting finish

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Are you replacing the tile around the tub? I’m assuming you will, but you’re keeping the tub and toilet.

Travertine is not a great choice. I think you should take Beverly’s advice and choose a more interesting colored vanity to start. Then you won’t have to worry about a “white” vanity clashing with the tub and toilet. It feels like those are leaning ore towards off-white/ivory.

Warm colors, like the olive green vanity, will make this a great looking bathroom.

If the olive green doesn’t work for you, a nice warm wood vanity looks great in any bathroom.

Notice the floors with the olive vanities.