I would use a white or stained wood vanity, which will blend with all your other options and not be dated so quickly. Instead of keeping the tub surround, just use a free standing tub in the same location, which is a cleaner design and you won't need all that tile. For the shower, you can use either the floor tile or subway tile on the walls. Subway is sometimes easier than larger pieces if your walls are not completely even or straight. Discuss it with your tile installer. You can also use the subway tile as your vanity back splash for continuity. I don't think an accent tile is necessary in the shower. I would keep it simple.

Thank you calidesign , for your suggestions. For the free standing tub, I know it would look nice but concerned about the cost and cleaning around it, although you make a good point that the money would not be spent on tiles.

Disclaimer, not a pro. Do you like to take a bath? I do, and I ask because a deck mounted tub is more functional if you have products you use while bathing. Although I love the aesthetic of a sculptural free-standing tub, for me functionality wins. Also, I'd prefer to a vanity finish that contrasts to the white marble, whatever that may be. I do thin you may end up having too much white.

Look at large porcelain tiles for the shower walls if possible. Talk to your tile installer, as was suggested, to make sure your walls are able to take those. If you are going down to the studs, the new walls will be fine for large shower tiles. I like all your tile choices. I’m partial to the basket weave on the right. If you’re concerned about too much white, look into wood vanities in the same design as what you chose. The amount of drawers and storage are excellent. I agree a free standing tub is easier to install and more modern. If placed properly, a mop can get around to the far aside easily. Last, I don’t think a design strip is needed. Let that idea go.

Thanks Rachel, appreciate your reply. I tend to agree with you. The freestanding tubs look great in photographs but in practice are not as easy to use and like you mentioned functionality wins. If you have any thoughts on the tile color/treatment inside the show that would be great.

Hi RedRyder, now that I am getting feedback from many people I think I agree with your opinion that a design stip should not be needed. May I ask if you could elaborate on your suggestion about the large porcelain tiles in the shower ? Do you mean in the same style as the floor (but larger) or some other color /style. I like my choices, but just don't know if it's too much carrying the same tile into the shower as well - so am asking for various opinions from those more informed than I. Thanks.

I had tile look vinyl on floor and up front of tub. Oh my!
I didn't want expense of tiling so my carpenter built this paneled front. Installed LVP on floor
I'm very pleased.

Just search Porcelain tile in larger formats than subway and the like. I was thinking you could find a porcelain wall tile that’s mostly white with some grey (I.e. marble looking) to keep your beautiful theme going. Last time I had professional help with a bathroom my designer suggested 12x12” wall tiles. It makes a shower look cleaner and more modern, especially if you’re going to use glass and expose the walls. Less grout is also good in a bathroom, especially near the water source. I do love both the hexagon and basketweave (the last photo of samples) and I know there are porcelain tiles that will complement those. (And no strip of anything to break up the walls in the shower....:) ).

Hi GeorgiaPeach 1970 like the panel treatment in from of the tub, might you have a picture closer up to where the panel meets the top deck, curious how the two met and whether it was just a bullnose tile or something else. Thanks for sharing.

RedRyder your input is really helpful ! I now agree with everyone no strip. I understand your many points about using larger scale tiles inside the shower which all all valid. If the floor tile were to come in a larger scale 12x12 curious if you think that would work or try and find something different (but similar) to what is on the floor.

Hi pjl69 - have you thought of this tub - looks freestanding but isn’t quite .... and much less grout to clean!

The change to a large tile on the floor will make it very different than the hexagon or basketweave. I suggest you look at photos on Houzz to see which look you prefer. It’s just a matter of taste. If your bathroom is very large, bigger tiles will give a smooth, modern look. But a standard floor size, in my unprofessional opinion, looks better with a more interesting floor. As I said in my first comment to you, I’m partial to basketweave marble, and I also love the look of the hexagon tiles you chose. Either would be a pretty, interesting floor.

I also like the tub Sharon suggested. I tend to not like “built in tubs”. I’m in the “freestanding tub” group.

pjl69, not sure if these pics will be of help
My tile was installed in '85.
The top board butts against the bullnose and we caulked between and painted Sherwin Williams alabaster

Hi Sharon Brindley Designs I like this. Previously I was somewhat against the freestanding tubs because of getting into the back to clean and navigate around them. This model tub you showed seems to alleviate that concern. Appreciate the suggestion.

RedRyder thanks again for all of your helpful suggestions. I too like the basketweave for the floor inside the shower. I think you misunderstood my original question, I was asking would it be good to carry the marble look from the floor tile in the bathroom, not the shower floor, up onto the walls of the shower? My concern is that it may be too much and not sure if I should mix it up or not ? I am not a designer or have done much work like this so am trying to get some good ideas and recommendations. Thanks.

GeorgiaPeach 1970 thank you for the close-up photos, very helpful and answered my question.

I'm struggling with this same exact dilemma. I wasn't sure if it would be too much of the tile on the floor and shower. I wondered if i should do a light or medium gray lvt. I will be following your posts.

Don’t use the floor tile on the walls. More grout lines on the shower floor is helpful to prevent slipping, but the tiles that look good on the floor have too much grout for walls. Less grout lines on walls is the way to go.

Thanks! And yes, the less grout the better.

Decisions, decisions there are so many to make and I just don't want to make a mistake or have it turn out not as I expected. I am a visual person and need to see what it would look like. What to do on the shower walls has me paralyzed and can't make a decision.

That's why speaking to your tile installer can be helpful.

While I love your shower floors, I would advise on using marble on the floors in your shower. Even when sealed, over time they will pick up body oils and discolor. They are very difficult to clean. Others might disagree, but I regret having marble tiles on the floor of my shower and, when possible, will gut my shower to get rid of them. Perhaps the same style/color of tile can be found in porcelain. Good luck with your renovation!

@pjl69 i am the same. I like your ideas though that you have. That’s what i noticed when looking at ideas. I’m using the same tile on shower but not sure if I should use that look on the floor of the bathroom. I should try to make some kind of board besides Pinterest to see what I like. : )

Hi ptreckel I too love the floor options I choose, but frankly was unaware of the potential discoloring. It appears your experience was frustrating to the point where you wish to tear your shower apart which makes be now think twice. If you are aware of a porcelain option please let me know. Thanks.

Hi Kris I know its so difficult to make all the decisions that go into putting together a bathroom. If you have any options to share would love to see them. Thanks for your input and suggestions.

Deciding between an acrylic tub and a porcelain tub: I believe that the porcelain tub holds on to the heat of the water and your bath water stays warmer longer than in an acrylic tub.
With a built-in tub, you are easily able to clean around all of the exterior areas. A free-standing tub has harder-to-reach floor areas around the back side.
A built-in tub usually has a deck area where you can place your shampoo, soap, and other tub needs within reach.
If your “facelift” includes replacing all of the tile, I would suggest running the tub tile further up on the surrounding walls.
Your bathroom floor tile and shower floor tile should have a non-slip textured finish for safety.

If you search porcelain tiles, you will find nearly every marble design in porcelain. They’ve come a long way and are definitely less money and less maintenance. On Houzz, you can see tons of photos of bathrooms that have large tiles in the shower and more detailed designed ones on the floor. Keep looking till you can visualize your look - hexagon on the floor and large wall tiles in the shower, or basketweave on the floor and large wall tiles. I think it will be beautiful and like you, I’d need to “see” it before investing in it.