No recs, just tips.

Make sure that any contractor you use is using Schluter.

Avoid using the fancy schmancy architectural drains. I know it looks good, but it is a pain in the ass to keep clean. Just get a nice looking square one and call it a day.

I put Corian/solid surface walls in all of my renos as there is no grout. Super easy cleaning and no breaking tiles.

For tiles on any surface, use an epoxy grout (I use Ardex). An absolute bitch to put on as it’s only workable for a very short amount of time and it’s sticky, but it’s so, so, so much better. Most contractors refuse to work with it.