Floor dilemma
Vicki Devereaux
6 years ago
My ceilings are high. The walls are painted a cool white. The ceiling is a combination of rich timbers. I wish to place a floating ( real timber ) floor over old white tiles . I don't want bamboo or vinyl. I like the French oaks but struggle with colour and choices .
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annb1997
6 years agoVicki Devereaux
6 years agoI have been to many suppliers and looked at everything from rich jarrah , Tasmania oaks, black butt in the quick step range to light oaks in greys . I have brought large samples home . I am just coving this living area as too expensive to also do adjoining light coloured carpentered room . The couch is off white and the grey rug is too small and will be replaced. I don't want the new floor to be too busy . Do I go dark or light floor . In future I could paint over ceiling however my husband loves it . Thanks
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6 years agoVicki Devereaux
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoVicki Devereaux
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siriuskey
6 years agoThis photo of a house in Melbourne "Toorak", getting a couple of quotes might be a good idea, big decision
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6 years agoVicki Devereaux
6 years agoThose stand up speakers gone but love off white couches and distressed coffee table . Any thing else timber in room is of no importance as could replace.
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