Hello everyone,
I would like to ask for your advice. We are currently deciding which flooring to install in our open-plan living area. It is certain that we want tiles in the kitchen and hardwood flooring in the living area. However, we are unsure where to separate these two sections.
- Idea 1: A dividing line at the recessed wall, but the problem is that by the kitchen window there would be both tiles and hardwood
- Idea 2: Tiles in an L-shape around the kitchen, extending 1.20 m (4 feet) from the wall
Which option do you think is better, or do you have any other suggestions? Changing the floor plan or similar modifications are not possible. 😉
Thanks in advance.
I would like to ask for your advice. We are currently deciding which flooring to install in our open-plan living area. It is certain that we want tiles in the kitchen and hardwood flooring in the living area. However, we are unsure where to separate these two sections.
- Idea 1: A dividing line at the recessed wall, but the problem is that by the kitchen window there would be both tiles and hardwood
- Idea 2: Tiles in an L-shape around the kitchen, extending 1.20 m (4 feet) from the wall
Which option do you think is better, or do you have any other suggestions? Changing the floor plan or similar modifications are not possible. 😉
Thanks in advance.
ypg schrieb:
... Personally, I wouldn’t choose to have hardwood flooring installed in the kitchen or in front of the patio door. Even though everyone says you can just wipe everything up. I’m sure you *can*... but do you actually do it? Can you see it right away? Do you have both hands free? The thought of stopping what you’re doing just to wipe up afterwards? Everyone is free to do as they please...I have hardwood flooring in the kitchen and in front of the patio... It’s been a year now and you can’t see any wear (no visible paths or surface differences). I had concerns about it initially, but the early warnings I gave visitors about “please take off your shoes” have since stopped. In hindsight, all those worries were overblown. Of course, no constantly running kids, no pets, no roommates—so the wear situation is quite different. Just wanted to contribute this for forming an opinion 😉B
Bertram10013 Sep 2022 15:13In my previous apartment, I had sealed parquet flooring; now I have oiled parquet. The oiled floor feels nicer underfoot and also looks better. However, it does require more maintenance. I have various stains, especially in the kitchen. Sometimes it bothers me, but it might be too much for others.
Still, I would always choose oiled parquet again because it feels so cozy and homely. I don’t have any falling glass jars or a dog. 😀
Recently, a regular plate slipped from my hand. It made quite a loud noise, but nothing broke on the wood. Not even the wood itself.
Still, I would always choose oiled parquet again because it feels so cozy and homely. I don’t have any falling glass jars or a dog. 😀
Recently, a regular plate slipped from my hand. It made quite a loud noise, but nothing broke on the wood. Not even the wood itself.
ypg schrieb:
For example, in our case, it’s no exception: every day, I notice small spots on our fairly sandstone-resistant tiles that I can wipe away with a damp cloth. These spots don’t come from pets but from things like drinks being carried from the kitchen to the living room or terrace… or gardening work where I enter the house with slightly damp hands, when cooking causes some fresh juice to spill or splash, or yes, sometimes something falls (the same mess happens on parquet and tiles)… or watering flowers… or damp socks… or a dirty shoe now and then… laundry dripping, cleaning windows… All of this can’t be avoided, but you can’t constantly interrupt your work to wipe everything up immediately.
Personally, I wouldn’t voluntarily have parquet installed in the kitchen or in front of the terrace door. Even though everyone says you can wipe everything away. I’m sure you _can_… but do you actually do it? Is the mess immediately noticeable? Do you have both hands free? The thought of stopping what you’re doing to clean up afterward? Everyone is welcome to do it if they want. I’m glad my tiles look resistant and I can postpone the necessary cleaning until I have time.
And yes: on a relatively small area with breaks in the floor and no clear separation of the “functional area,” it’s better to avoid mixing floors. It tends to make the space feel smaller and brings only disadvantages.That’s completely understandable, and you are basically right. Still, in the end, it’s a personal choice and a matter of taste. Obviously, tiles are more practical and easier to clean, but before I would put tiles in the living/dining area, I accept the extra effort and possible “downsides” over time. I/we simply feel much more comfortable on a wood floor than on tiles, even with five people in the household.
At the same time, I’ve only had leather seats in my car for many years now because they are much easier to clean and keep looking good longer. Views and tastes really differ that much 🙂
netuser schrieb:
Ultimately, this comes down to personal judgement and taste. And the purpose here is to highlight pros and cons in the forum. Because dividing the areas is only disadvantageous in this case.
netuser schrieb:
At the same time, I have only had leather seats in my car for many years now, as they are much easier to clean and maintain their appearance much longer. You mean nevertheless or still?! 😉 Leather is basically to upholstery what tile is to flooring.
ypg schrieb:
And the goal is to highlight pros and cons in the forum. Because dividing the fields here is only disadvantageous.Exactly 🙂
ypg schrieb:
Still or nevertheless, you mean?! 😉 Leather is basically to upholstery what tile is to flooring.Right. That’s exactly the "contradiction" in my statements I wanted to admit 🙂
Flooring needs to feel homely, is normally maintained, and over time can show "imperfections" if necessary. According to our habits, that’s just part of it.
I can’t stand "worn-out and stained" seats in a car or sofa set, though, which is why I’ve used only leather for years = easier maintenance 😉
netuser schrieb:
Exactly 🙂
That’s right. This is exactly the “contradiction” I wanted to admit in my statements 🙂
The floor needs to feel comfortable for living, it is normally maintained, and over time it can also show “wear and tear” if necessary. According to our habit, that just comes with it.
I can’t stand “worn and stained” car seats or sofa upholstery, so for years I have chosen leather only = easier to maintain 😉 Haha… for me it’s the other way around: I can always replace upholstery, but not floors.
For me, floors must also feel comfortable to live on, but not only floors — the entire interior. And since a sofa on parquet without a rug doesn’t look cozy or fully furnished, plus there are very attractive “warm” tiles, it’s easy to combine practical with comfortable. 😀
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