Vanities  Vanities are not as deep as kitchen cabinets (21" vs. 24"), but many adults are opting to raise the vanity countertop to 36" instead of the 32" that gave us back problems. Bathrooms for children need lower vanities. Vanity countertops are available in cultured marble, solid surface, stone, and tile. Showers        Fiberglass bases are practical for standard-size showers given if you choose custom tile walls. Shower bases in custom showers have thick vinyl liners under the mortar bed and tile and are unlikely to leak compared to the older showers we replace. Shower glass comes as clear or some version of "frosted." Fancy shower tile deserves clear glass to show it off. Shower glass can be trimmed with white, polished brass, brushed metal (new), or chrome metal.        Choose 3/8" thick frameless shower enclosures if you have the budget. Ask for taller than standard shower door height.  Standard height is too short for adults. Showers need shelves, so plan on these in advance. Tile benches in showers are recommended if you have at least 32" x 32" of shower floor apart from the bench. Toilets       Here are the decisions for choosing a toilet.       1.  One-piece ($250–$600) or two-piece with tank            on top ($150–$350).       2.  Round or elongated bowl.       3.  Color—white or off-white are still most favored.       4.  Manufacturer—Kohler, Eljer, or a designer import            like Toto.       5.  Ask for input on which toilets do the best job flushing,            since this is the most frequent complaint with the 1.6            gallon toilets. Fixtures Similar decisions apply to faucets and shower valves. Chrome is by far the most popular since it is classic and easy to maintain. At Wood Wise we have seen polished brass fall due to tarnishing and "nickel" finishes gaining, including satin finishes.