Thanks for the responses. The more I think about using chrome, the more I think I like it. Sweeby, I think you're correct that it's a more appropriate finish for an old fashioned look, which is what I want. I had seen some fixtures, with old/antique copper finish, that I loved and was trying to put together a whole set of fixtures. But I think chrome will be better all together, and it'll be easier and cheaper to get fixtures that go together and that I like. aunttomichael - are you happy with your faucets? I had looked at Sign of the Crab briefly and thought they looked really good, but hadn't heard anything about them. Apparently they also go by Strom Plumbing? kgwlisa - I think your faucet choices are great, and I think that your idea of using levers on the tub instead of using similar but different cross handles on tub and sink is a smart way to go. I've also looked at the American Bath Factory faucets and thought they looked good. Is the Harrington Brass company considered a good one to buy faucets from also? tudorlover - I thing having the light fixture in polished nickel will be fine. In my powder room I tried and didn't like the look of brushed nickel faucet and chrome towel racks and TP holder, because they were so close together and there was a big contrast in the finishes. But a polished nickel light fixture should work nicely with just about other finish, including the chrome. One more question... Has anyone used or heard anything about faucets from Baths From The Past? I think they look great but I can't find out anything about them.

Here's another vote for chrome. I have it as a finish on my faucet at our lakehouse where we have soapstone countertops and sink. I think it looks timeless and don't have any problem with upkeep. I have had "chrome look" fixtures in my bathrooms which were hard plastic with a silver finish and they were a nightmare to keep nice looking. They were always spotty and the finish rubbed off if you tried to clean any grime off them. If it's real chrome you shouldn't have problems. I have a stainless sink in my kitchen here at home and went with a stainless faucet (installed about 7 yrs. ago, before I knew of this forum.) Wish I'd gone w/ chrome here, too, as the 2 stainless finishes are different in hue, and it has always bugged me.

Yes, a family member who I visit a lot has "Moen Faucets in Chrome Finish" Several Moen faucets. Where they live there is not much choice unless they go to a place that will have demanding salespeople with attitude. So, I forgive them for not looking for fancier faucets. Besides, the Moen faucets DO work. Except when they don't. I think some Moen faucets can de duds. I observed they replaced their Moen kitchen faucet with Yet Another Moen, instead of asking for Moen support. Some people are like that; they just won't call and use their warranty. -- I've seen a few Moen in real life. chrome in Moen is OK. Good. -- I believe the side sprayer on Moen kitchen faucets is always an evermost gentle vegetable spray, so gentle that it wouldn't bruise the most delicate leaf of the oldest spinach. Personally I find it weak. But it does the job. -- chrome is always good, these days. Not like it was years ago when people were still learning how to plate it onto plastic-y materials. chrome is a method and therefore not totally comparable from one manufacturer to another. There are variations in the recipes (ingredients and methods). chrome in some manufacturers' faucets is mindblowingly amazingly beautiful (in a price multiples higher than Moen). -- Moen has good customer service and a good guarantee. I've also seen duds from them. But, if you keep the receipt you can get service. I have nothing against Moen. It's an honest company: what they say is what they do. -- I cannot advise about the Dorsey pullout. Hth

This is what I purchased from Quality Bath. The product looks great with my stainless faucet. LOVE IT !! Both H & C filtered. Your price is much better! Insinkerator HC1100 Sku: HC1100SN Optional Filtration System: Stainless Steel Tank and Filtration System Finishes and Colors: Satin Nickel $552.75