White, White, or maybe the White one...

Nancy's shower is one of those that you REALLY do not see. It is a secondary bath, with a small 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 shower, with a glass door. When I say that you don't see it, I really mean it. You would see the door- that's it. With a shower as small as that- I would definitely go with a white.

White will coordinate with her sink and commode, it will be bright and light. I first thought that a lovely handmade tile would be a good surface- until I learned that she has two sons that use the shower. In my mind I started seeing not so white grout, and changed my mind. A solid surface is that way to go.

So- what solid surface? There are a lot to choose from out there. The top photo is Corian- a great practical surface with a nice heavy, rich feel to it.

The second photo is a fiberglass shower. Not as nice of a feel, in my opinion, but a great price point, and- maybe you could get a cool seat in there to shave your legs- oh yeah- it was for her sons, huh? (do boys like to sit in the shower????)

The third photo is going to fall in the middle with the price- cultured marble. I would stay with a clean solid white- no fake marble veins- they don't fool anyone.

Knowing that her boys are not terribly interested in using the squeegee on the door, we will go with a rain or bubble glass, and so, as I said before, this is not going to be very visible- so, as a designer, I say, pick out whatever. Of course the more expensive Corian option will look nicer, but- if choosing a less expensive option makes for a cooler sink- then I say- THAT is the way to go!

How about you guys? Anyone have experience and preferences that you'd like to share with Nancy? Don't forget to go to this post and vote (on the right side column) for a sink for Nancy. :) BTW- I think I am liking my new background- what do you think? Is it easy/difficult to read? How do I get a cool header? Anyone know?

Oh yes, and Nancy, that wall we were looking at moving... It could make room for a cool storage cabinet, OR- we could keep it there and add built-in drawers/doors- - just some more options. :)