Porcelain tiles

7 years ago

Just choose porcelain tiles over wood flooring in a large open plan living area and really really regret it. Looks and feels soul less and does not inspire me to live in the house at all. Has anyone else felt like this before it is furnished. I am sure it will feel better with furniture but, can't see how it will ever look inviting and comfortable to live in.

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Casa Colori

7 years ago

Hi Samantha sorry to hear you feel so uncomfortable in your house. I had the same feeling when I was redecorating a house last year; after the paint was on the wall I thought the place looked horrendous. However when the furniture was in and the paints one the place looked marvelous; it might be the same with your house.

If budget permits have a feature wall and a beautiful painting in warm color on the wall, will take your eyes away from the floor.

To have a rug in the sitting area will help to create a cosier space.

Send us the photos we might be able to give you more advice.

I hope it helps

Silvia

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jacksplash
7 years ago
It can look a little "cold" but if you can put some rugs down this should soften it and make a big difference..also furniture will make a big difference..if you would like to upload a photo maybe we can advise.
samanthahill
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7 years ago
The tiler has not grouted them yet so maybe this does not help the look. The colour is called Bianco so a neutral colour tile in day time but at night they loose their colour and look cold concrete and look really horrible. LED lights don't help either.
I deliberated so long about whether tiles or wood was right but decided tiles because of the underfloor heating. I have made wrong decision and not sure how to rectify the expensive mistake now.
I will upload photo when they are grouted and would welcome some advice thank you. Will rugs be enough to disguise the hard cold look of them. Not sure tiles in a living area works in UK .
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jacksplash
7 years ago
Rugs will certainly help..I think when your grout is finished and your furniture is in place it will be a different story for sure.
samanthahill
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you for the advice. I am annoyed with myself for not putting wood floor down. I am now going to have to spend the same again covering the tiles up with rugs to disguise them (100 square metres) and, will still not be completely happy. The colour is the main problem, there is no warnth to them at all and the colour is worse at night. Natural stone has a warmth that porcelain doesn't but, they are maintenance free! The wrong reason to have chosen them though. It is disappointing when the decisions made on the finishing are not always the right ones when so much effort has been put into the build. Thanks for your advice.
Juliet Docherty
7 years ago
Sorry about your dilemma. I would pull out all the stops
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to put warmth into the room in other ways. Even though it's very 'on trend' I would think really carefully about using too many greys and whites. If your room feels cold you need to think about how you are going to paint it very carefully. Also, we had a living room previously that was tiled with porcelain and I know just what you are saying. We had a log burner in the room and it helped enormously. That, along with antique rugs, plants, and lots of art - you may warm to it. Finally, try to make sure there is some lovely wood in the room, maybe an vintage or antique piece.
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Casa Colori
7 years ago
Hi Samantha,

As colourhappy suggested try to add wood (wood makes room cosier) and plants
Also try to add an orange armchair or orange pillow. Orange is great colour to create a warm atmosphere
samanthahill
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you
Sandra Marshall
7 years ago
Oh dear, you poor thing, it's a sick feeling to spend money and not like it. I think I have these tiles in my en suite, which is actually quite cosy. I painted the door a wonderful liquorice off black, have grey green cupboard and towels, and then some bronze and amber bits.. Just make a mood board on a spare tile, using elements in the colours of stuff you know will be in there, and then add bits of other colours until you find the ones that warm it. Rugs can be reasonably priced. Trust your decision, it will be ok. I hated those tiles at first, but I love my bathroom now.
samanthahill
Original Author
7 years ago
The tiles now they are grouted and finished actually look much nicer than anticipated and, taking all your suggestions on board to warm the place up I think it will actually look very smart. Thanks for all your help.

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