There is no question that the vanity is very traditional, and certainly not simple in its lines. However, I am not one who says everything in the house has to be the same. One nice thing about a powder room is that it can be a 'fun room', a little jewel that offers another feel in the home. So, I think indeed it could work, and be very fun. As for the wall stencil, while it feels more contemporary because of the black and white, the design feels traditional, and could very easily work in the space. In fact, the design of the individual unit in the stencil kind of picks up on the center design of the cabinet door. I would think about adding light fixtures (ceiling if you have one, and over the vanity) that have a modern take on traditional lighting. Something like this, that has the crystals but done in a modern way. crystal rainfall overhead

And I will agree with jrueter and kristine2009- I have Delta and love it. I replaced my kitchen faucet with the Delta Saxony which I feel like I get a commission from recommending it so much but really its a good one and might even satisfy your style requirements. The faucets we are replacing all happen to be low grade builders models from when we built the house 20 years ago and I think only one was replaced due to a leak (and we have 4 bathrooms, kitchen sink, laundry sink you get the idea)- all the others are still functioning fine - just time to update. I would most definitely buy Delta again and I hear comparable things about Moen which is what the bathroom contractor seems to prefer. Here is a link that might be useful: delta saxony

I like moody colors for dining rooms too, but I think this one can have that on the walls and go with the lighter chandelier ( I am faviring the capiz and you have said several times you love it). The capiz is not clear like crystal and you only need to do crystal once or twice a year -- and some folks say they do quick cleanings of those with a blast of compressed air (in a can, sold with office/computer supplies). I replaces a brass and porcelain chandelier that I thought needed rewiring (discovered some loose fittings when we went to take it down -- opps!) with a crystal chandelier. I get lab fur everywhere on the floors, but have never noticed a single hair at light fixture level -- even on the crystal. I think as long as the dog doesn't dance onthe table, you will be fine. If you love something, come back to it a couple of times adn it is still singing your song, I think that is the one you should go with. That's how it works for me. Have you done a mock up -- paste the photo of the chandeliers into the photo of your dining room. I had to do that with my kitchen island fixture so DH could "see" it, and there is a help me pick a chandelier thread going now -- I think it really helps sometimes.

Palimpsest, That is a great design but my kitchen is very different, unfortunately. Localeater, I actually really wanted cabinetry like that and had the Hansen blocks priced but they are unfortunately out of my current budget. If I were sure I'll be staying in the house for 10-15 years, I'd probably find the funds but if we end up selling, that investment won't be worth it. Westsider, I don't like shakers! I currently have very "elaborate" raised panel cabinets that came with the house, so I know what "pain to clean" means, LOL. I have tried and tried to like something other than slabs and I keep going back to them. :-( But the kitchen is not only "traditional" but also has some "old Italian" flavor. IDK what we were thinking when buying this house. But there was nothing "modern" in the neighborhoods we were interested in and this house was very unique compared to all others. Could you post pix of your kitchen? Modern_mom, I am very much looking forward your pix! And, btw, I don't mind seeing them w/o the backsplash, wink-wink. Thank you everyone for your responses. I'll try to find more pix resembling my kitchen and what I actually want.