How to finish steps down to new kitchen
Hi, would like some tips and advice as to how to finish/decorate these steps down from the old kitchen in to the new kitchen, the steps from the alleyway door into the kitchen and the low wall please. Do I tile the both the steps and the low wall?
The new kitchen floor is LVT in a herringbone pattern and the walls have been painted matt white (as hopefully the pics show).
Any suggestions, tips and advice would be much appreciated.
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PRO3 months agoA very good morning,
We love the Herringbone flooring, it is beautiful.
We would be inclined to discreetly blend the steps and very low wall by adding a tiled surface that either:
1. Replicates and matches the grain in the Herringbone flooring - to create a discreet flow2. Select a tile colour which matches the lightest colour of the grain in the wooden flooring
3. Select a tile that has a textured look to blend the Herringbone flooring (see below image and description)
If you take a look at the image below, you can see how they have used a matt tile surface with a textured look, which perfectly compliments the oak kitchen cabinetry, and compliments the white plain wood effect of the opposing flooring.
Have a great day
Warm and best wishes
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