Obviously, I can't draw a straight line, but this is what I was thinking of at midnight - or maybe 1 am?

The flash brought out all sorts of colors that I have never seen in my floor tile, it really just looks like a dark grey floor - kind of recedes into the background. Right now it still carries remains of my popcorn ceiling I have been scraping off.

You can totally do chrome fixtures with that mirror. For your countertop, I vote for carrera marble. It's relatively inexpensive and so pretty. Paint the walls pretty green gray color. For the shower, I've never had marble or travertine. But how about doing a white subway tile and putting in a picture frame accent is a really pretty carrera mosiac?

It sounds to me like you could use a little more inspiration to help with your finishes. Take a look at houzz.com and maybe find something similar to what you'd like the final outcome to be.

Some things to keep in mind...

travertine is a limestone and thus porous and often has filler added so even when sealed is vulnerable to acids. Marble too can be stained. You may want to look at granite, quartz or solid surface as an alternative. We chose a solid surface (corian) specifically for its durability and cleanability as it has a seamless inset sink. You can find alternatives though that are not so strong as some heavily patterned granites.

vessel sinks are higher and so you may need to lower your vanity top in order to make using the sinks comfortable. Also, be sure your vessel sink has a stopper if (like my DH does) you need to fill the sink. Also consider how you will have to mount the faucets so they reach into the sink...you don't want it to hit the side and splatter. (Personally, while they are attractive, I don't know how easy it is to clean around where the sink meets the counter.)

I think you might want a satin finish on your fixtures if you are going with more satin finishes on your mirror and lighting. The chrome is lovely but more modern looking, IMO. You might be able to get both if you go with a satin finish with crystal handles...

I wanted to show you a few pictures for the shower:

You can do a band like this- doesn't have to do all the way around the room:

[Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107)

OR create picture frame accent like this. I would probably avoid the wall with the plumbing and so the wall next to to and use a inexpensive subway and porcelain tile on the shower floor.

[Traditional Bathroom[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by Wyckoff Kitchen & Bath Designers Thyme & Place Design LLC

Also, I have marble counter tops- 3 years and they still look great. I even have then in my son's bathroom and they don' look as good but still very nice.

But I'm not a big fan of vessel sinks. They don't seem very
Doesn't the water splatter everywhere?

Oh and if you can get a crystal chandelier in there that would be fabulous.

Some random thoughts:

If you are going to live with this bathroom for 30 years, I would avoid vessel sinks as they are trendy, troublesome to use from a height standpoint and add cleaning time as you have to clean the outside of the sink in addition to the inside.

All natural stone is porous and requires periodic sealing. I would probably choose counter tops made from a man-made solid surface like quartz or Corian for long-term beauty that requires little maintenance beyond standard cleaning.

Thanks for your responses. You suggested looking don Houzz. Is there a way to do that without the constant ads blocking the pictures? Last time I got so frustrated I just "hung up'!
I too worry about the trendy-ness of vessel sinks, and cleaning under them. Does anyone every buy those completely clear ones? Ironically, my interest in them was to "raise the countertops" as mine are so low I can't even reach the faucets without bending down. Pps7, what do you think those shower walls are - just porcelain?

I've not had issues with pop ups on houzz.com...make sure your browser has pop up blocker turned on...

You could raise your existing cabinets up by adding a taller inset boxed base under them.

I agree with fun, esp since it may be more hassle to pipe for the vessel sink...if you don't want a high spigot, then it has to come out of the wall rather than from below.

Thank you all for your thought provoking answers. I did get on houzz, and JOINED. That stopped the pop ups. Yay! I even have a favorites page now. I didn't realize they had so much helpful "stuff". I didn't think I wanted to, but am talking to a contractor today. He does everything, but specializes in old houses and even churches. So maybe he will understand my tastes a little better. I am excited Hope he is not too SSSS