Thanks everyone - still struggling with this. SJ thank you for the idea of the Emser tile. I like the look of the striations and the coloring that calls to mind wood. Here is a link to my inspiration - really just the first photo with the tub/shower/floor I love the artisan subway tile and simple hex shower floor. My issue is that I don't want to do a marble look because then it "fancies" it up too much and the subway won't look right. I'm also struggling with whether to use Misterio Quartz on the white shaker vanity - or this GORGEOUS iceberg calcite. I know the calcite is fancy - but damn it is SO gorgeous and comparable in price to the Quartz and I think the subway would bring it back down to earth. And everyone is telling me the master bath has to be WOW. The wood I have chosen for the rest of the house is Emilia (the first photo is the closest to what it actually looks like). Edited - Okay - but what about a parquet look tile Y'all are so generous for sharing your ideas and time with me. Thank you so much.

@Beth Sorry, you did say you haven't used it. I read the blog but will definitely read reviews as well. We do need the engineered wood to be on site for a while especially since as we live in a very humid climate. I believe the island wood is maple with a pecan stain. It's just a very neutral mid tone brown stain. I know it's not cherry or oak. Unfortunately the bedroom floor must be ordered asap due to flooding/mold issue. I was hoping to choose something that I could also use in the kitchen when budget permits, as I understand floors should be the same throughout the house. At this point I'm unable to visit stone yards yet. When I do, I will definitely bring the front face of both cabinet drawer finishes with me. So that's why I was putting the cart before the horse, thinking about countertops. The reason I'm getting ahead of myself is because I am trying to create a general direction in my mind. Maybe I should just choose a bedroom floor based on what I would use in my kitchen, since bedrooms and bathrooms finishes aren't as important. Or I shouldn't worry so much about using the exact same wood. I don't know but I appreciate every response you have given me.

How hard does the bath get used? Kids, or just the occasional guest? Marble is beautiful and timeless but you don't want to get fingernail polish or harsh cleaners or such on it. It'll need sealing every so often, depending on how much the room is used. Are you okay with that? It's a beautiful tile.

Need some photos... not so sure about those colors. What style is the house? Will a tile installed in a diamond pattern suite the style of home? I dislike the tags of traditional and timeless - who really determines what falls into that and what doesn't. If you are going to live there for a long time, please do what you love