ᐅ Combination of tiles and hardwood flooring in the living room with an open kitchen
Created on: 22 Oct 2016 19:41
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Janechan
Hello everyone,
We are currently building a semi-detached house and need to decide on the flooring soon. We have an open living/kitchen/dining area and originally wanted to install a uniform floor throughout. We were almost set on tiles for the entire ground floor, but are now considering hardwood instead, as we really like the look of wood floors and tiles might feel cold. However, everyone around us advises against installing hardwood in the kitchen area, so we are now thinking about how to combine both types of flooring.
Attached is our floor plan, and there are several options. We definitely plan to have tiles in the hallway as well.
How would you approach this? Tiles only in the kitchen? If so, how would you separate the areas (for example, square tiles or diagonally at the transition between the kitchen end and the corner of the hallway)? Or would you extend the tiles into the hallway area?
Our kitchen has a very light, slightly cream-colored front and a black granite countertop. Would you choose light or dark tiles? (By the way, wood-look tiles are not an option for us.)
I’m really looking forward to your advice!
Best regards,
Jane
We are currently building a semi-detached house and need to decide on the flooring soon. We have an open living/kitchen/dining area and originally wanted to install a uniform floor throughout. We were almost set on tiles for the entire ground floor, but are now considering hardwood instead, as we really like the look of wood floors and tiles might feel cold. However, everyone around us advises against installing hardwood in the kitchen area, so we are now thinking about how to combine both types of flooring.
Attached is our floor plan, and there are several options. We definitely plan to have tiles in the hallway as well.
How would you approach this? Tiles only in the kitchen? If so, how would you separate the areas (for example, square tiles or diagonally at the transition between the kitchen end and the corner of the hallway)? Or would you extend the tiles into the hallway area?
Our kitchen has a very light, slightly cream-colored front and a black granite countertop. Would you choose light or dark tiles? (By the way, wood-look tiles are not an option for us.)
I’m really looking forward to your advice!
Best regards,
Jane
If you want the parquet to smell like a fast-food stand, then that’s about right SCNR
Vinyl as a middle ground... no offense, but that’s not a middle ground. Vinyl is printed plastic and therefore has nothing in common with either parquet or tile. The only similarity is the (more or less well) imitated appearance; all other properties are different.
Vinyl as a middle ground... no offense, but that’s not a middle ground. Vinyl is printed plastic and therefore has nothing in common with either parquet or tile. The only similarity is the (more or less well) imitated appearance; all other properties are different.
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Knallkörper25 Oct 2016 14:17I also think vinyl is rubbish. However, it currently seems to be trending. If tiles feel too hard and cold, slate could be an alternative.
I understand that vinyl is neither wood nor tile. My comment about a middle ground referred to the fact that vinyl is less sensitive than hardwood flooring but not as cold and hard as tiles. I’m aware that vinyl is essentially "printed plastic," and that doesn’t bother me at all. I also know that many people don’t like vinyl, which is fine by me. Tastes vary, so all good. I just wanted to point out to the original poster that there are other options besides hardwood and tiles. It doesn’t have to be vinyl.
I haven’t heard anything about slate yet but will look into it. For us, the final selection of flooring won’t happen for a long time, since construction hasn’t even started, so everything is still open.
I haven’t heard anything about slate yet but will look into it. For us, the final selection of flooring won’t happen for a long time, since construction hasn’t even started, so everything is still open.
With underfloor heating, no tile ever feels cold! We have both parquet and tiles, and we finished the transition at the cabinet front.
Try dropping a strawberry on oiled parquet and not notice it right away. That stain will never come out!
Oh, and vinyl is polyvinyl chloride; I didn’t want to have it extensively throughout the house. Most of it will likely come from China.
Try dropping a strawberry on oiled parquet and not notice it right away. That stain will never come out!
Oh, and vinyl is polyvinyl chloride; I didn’t want to have it extensively throughout the house. Most of it will likely come from China.
Nordmann schrieb:
Most of it will come from China. Not mostly. Reputable European manufacturers of vinyl flooring comply with strict regulations and controls.
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