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How do I create a Wow factor?

7 years ago

We have just installed a handleless white gloss kitchen. The worktop is going to be Neolith estatuario (Matt finish). My dilemma is I want to put 60cmx60cm cream high gloss porcelain floor tiles (with white grout) on the kitchen floor and carry this out into the hallway. I wondered whether I've missed the boat with this look or whether it's still very much current? Also, if I didn't use the high gloss porcelain tiles what else would create a wow factor look? I always think hi gloss cream looks great when walking into a house. Would be really thankful if someone could offer their opinion on this. Thank you .

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minnie101

7 years ago

The kitchen is looking good! If you're continuing it into other rooms have you considered wood (I'd go for engineered) or a wood effect floor such as karndean? Something with both grey and blonde/honey tones would work in both rooms. I must admit I love parquet so it would always be my first choice but it is dear :( I asked about wrapping the units as I'm not that keen on the herringbone pattern directly against the worktop but will try and find a pic where it's just used as a worktop. The hall looks lovely and bright btw

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Lou Lou
Original Author
7 years ago
Here is a photo showing the combination of neolith worktop and white gloss kitchen. It's not my kitchen but gives an idea of the look.
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A B
7 years ago
It will look amazing anyway, but for me wow factor in a kitchen is created by lighting, co ordinated decoration and accessories (flowers and wall art etc) and wow gadgets. There has to be a feeling of space and somewhere social to sit. Finally it needs to be clean and uncluttered. My kitchen is very rarely up to scratch unfortunately!
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minnie101
7 years ago
The worktop will look amazing! I'm personally not keen on cream and white together unless the colours are layered or unless the white has warm undertones? I rather like the tiles in the pic or something similar. I think your worktop will be the wow but agree with Jen that accessories are key. Is the worktop wrapping the units or just sitting on top? What style and period is the house?
Lou Lou
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you both for your comments. The house was built in 2000. Probably easier to send picture of the progress in our kitchen so far. We also have an island with seating to be put in and was thinking of a grey gloss one but will probably stick to white (too worried about getting it wrong)!. Neolith will go on that too but no wrapping just sitting on top. We wanted a floor that we could take into the hall and other downstairs rooms and thought the gloss tiles would give the hall a lift ... We're keeping the wall colours in the hallway. All advice welcome. Thank you
Lou Lou
Original Author
7 years ago
minnie101
7 years ago
Pic with similar splashback
Lou Lou
Original Author
7 years ago
I already have laminate in the hall. I'm now thinking I may just extend that into the kitchen now I know the worktop will be my wow factor. Many thanks for your help. :)
minnie101
7 years ago
I might do some research before continuing laminate in the kitchen. If you look up pros and cons it is pretty 50/50 but see what the right choice is for you. I have it in my basement and I am pretty paranoid about washing the floor, wringing the mop out probably 10 times before washing! However many people do use it and are happy with it. The worktop will definitely be a wow :)
Lou Lou
Original Author
7 years ago
I really like the herringbone look. i just need to keep searching for a good price. Thank you for your guidance .

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