Hello everyone,
My husband and I actually planned to look at tiles today, but we ended up leaving the store quite frustrated. I was upset because I wanted to finally make some progress, and he was unhappy because he didn’t like my ideas.
We are still looking for tiles for the entryway and the kitchen. Our general contractor is handling the bathrooms, where we have chosen dark brown tiles (Prestige XL mocha). For the rest of the living area (living-dining room, upper floor except for the bathroom), we have selected laminate flooring (Ariosa "Oak Vanilla" by Witex).
I have fallen in love with the RAK "Earth Stone" tiles, where it would be possible to use lighter tiles for the hallway and darker ones for the kitchen.
Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t like the “monotonous mix” of beige, brown, and gray colors (his own words). He wants colored tiles. But a) there aren’t many options like that available, and b) I can’t imagine still liking those colors in a few years.
In my opinion, tiles, especially since they often stay in place for decades, should be quite timeless.
Do you have any suggestions for what else is available on the market?
Thanks,
Julia
My husband and I actually planned to look at tiles today, but we ended up leaving the store quite frustrated. I was upset because I wanted to finally make some progress, and he was unhappy because he didn’t like my ideas.
We are still looking for tiles for the entryway and the kitchen. Our general contractor is handling the bathrooms, where we have chosen dark brown tiles (Prestige XL mocha). For the rest of the living area (living-dining room, upper floor except for the bathroom), we have selected laminate flooring (Ariosa "Oak Vanilla" by Witex).
I have fallen in love with the RAK "Earth Stone" tiles, where it would be possible to use lighter tiles for the hallway and darker ones for the kitchen.
Unfortunately, my husband doesn’t like the “monotonous mix” of beige, brown, and gray colors (his own words). He wants colored tiles. But a) there aren’t many options like that available, and b) I can’t imagine still liking those colors in a few years.
In my opinion, tiles, especially since they often stay in place for decades, should be quite timeless.
Do you have any suggestions for what else is available on the market?
Thanks,
Julia
Oh, you poor things... hopefully you can reach an agreement.
With colored tiles, the thing is they are very sensitive: you can immediately see the dirt in the hallway during wet weather and every crumb in the kitchen. And of course, you are right: paint can go on the walls, but the tiles should have a subtle color.
Our tiles come in different "colors," maybe as a suggestion: 'Atlas Concorde' Trust or Extreme. There, almost every tile looks different. Besides, the country house style is becoming popular again. But terracotta is expensive and delicate.
What I also find nice or original is a checkerboard pattern (10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) or 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 inches)).
My colleague found a tile for the kitchen at the hardware store: it looks somewhat oriental, a bit ornate, with several colors, but really original, and would also match white laminate flooring well since the base color is white/natural… in 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 inches)… not expensive at all.
With colored tiles, the thing is they are very sensitive: you can immediately see the dirt in the hallway during wet weather and every crumb in the kitchen. And of course, you are right: paint can go on the walls, but the tiles should have a subtle color.
Our tiles come in different "colors," maybe as a suggestion: 'Atlas Concorde' Trust or Extreme. There, almost every tile looks different. Besides, the country house style is becoming popular again. But terracotta is expensive and delicate.
What I also find nice or original is a checkerboard pattern (10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) or 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6 inches)).
My colleague found a tile for the kitchen at the hardware store: it looks somewhat oriental, a bit ornate, with several colors, but really original, and would also match white laminate flooring well since the base color is white/natural… in 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 inches)… not expensive at all.
Hello Yvonne,
Country house style and terracotta really aren’t my taste. They also don’t match the style of the house, in my opinion.
I looked at the tiles from Atlas Concorde, but they’re just another beige-brown-gray uniform mix.
In the hallway, I could maybe, perhaps, under certain circumstances imagine cement tiles. But they’re ridiculously expensive... Although they definitely look much nicer in an older building. And they’re probably really sensitive again.
Country house style and terracotta really aren’t my taste. They also don’t match the style of the house, in my opinion.
I looked at the tiles from Atlas Concorde, but they’re just another beige-brown-gray uniform mix.
In the hallway, I could maybe, perhaps, under certain circumstances imagine cement tiles. But they’re ridiculously expensive... Although they definitely look much nicer in an older building. And they’re probably really sensitive again.
The cement tiles cost over 60€ and are also thicker (at least 1.5cm (0.6 inches))...
The ones from AC are a bit more mottled, maybe more colorful for a man.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas now, since I quite like the neutral base and have only been looking for that.
In the guest bathroom, you can be a bit bolder, but it's about the kitchen and hallway...
The ones from AC are a bit more mottled, maybe more colorful for a man.
Otherwise, I'm running out of ideas now, since I quite like the neutral base and have only been looking for that.
In the guest bathroom, you can be a bit bolder, but it's about the kitchen and hallway...
Each of the tiles looks very modern and stylish by today’s standards. In five years, that won’t be the case anymore, and you’ll probably be tired of them.
We decided on very basic white tiles for the walls and either light gray or white tiles for the floor (not finalized yet). The walls will be tiled only as high as necessary, and the rest will be painted with moisture-resistant paint. This paint, along with the bathroom furniture and rugs, will add color to the space.
Advantage: Wall paint, bathroom furniture fronts, and rugs can always be replaced or updated quickly and inexpensively to suit your taste. Everything matches with the neutral (cost-effective) tiles.
In my parents’ house, the bathrooms were fitted with bright yellow ceramics and ugly beige tiles 30 years ago. It has not been appealing for 25 years, but due to the high renovation costs, it stayed that way until two years ago.
We decided on very basic white tiles for the walls and either light gray or white tiles for the floor (not finalized yet). The walls will be tiled only as high as necessary, and the rest will be painted with moisture-resistant paint. This paint, along with the bathroom furniture and rugs, will add color to the space.
Advantage: Wall paint, bathroom furniture fronts, and rugs can always be replaced or updated quickly and inexpensively to suit your taste. Everything matches with the neutral (cost-effective) tiles.
In my parents’ house, the bathrooms were fitted with bright yellow ceramics and ugly beige tiles 30 years ago. It has not been appealing for 25 years, but due to the high renovation costs, it stayed that way until two years ago.
We chose Arpa tiles in Storm Grey / White.
The grey tiles are in the kitchen, and the white ones in the entrance area.
The tiles are very easy to maintain and have a texture that feels comfortable to us. Having a slightly uneven surface was important, and we didn’t want them to be glossy.
But that would probably suit you better than your husband.
So here’s a suggestion: send him alone, and have him bring back some proposals. He will likely soon realize that what he’s looking for doesn’t really exist, and if it does, it will be quite expensive.
The grey tiles are in the kitchen, and the white ones in the entrance area.
The tiles are very easy to maintain and have a texture that feels comfortable to us. Having a slightly uneven surface was important, and we didn’t want them to be glossy.
But that would probably suit you better than your husband.
So here’s a suggestion: send him alone, and have him bring back some proposals. He will likely soon realize that what he’s looking for doesn’t really exist, and if it does, it will be quite expensive.
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