Floor tiles for kitchen diner
Georgina W
6 years ago
So we've completed the knock through and need to pick floor tiles. I'm struggling with square tiles as this might look too "kitcheny" for the dining/lounge area. Thinking about the wood effect tiles but is this too "smart" for the kitchen half....?
Would a darker floor be better given the colour of the units?
Any help would be really appreciated
Would a darker floor be better given the colour of the units?
Any help would be really appreciated
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A S
6 years agoHi,
I think wood effect tiles wood work very well in the space you have for the kitchen and also be suitable for living spaces if you want to run the same floor in both spaces.
I think wood effect tiles will add some 'texture' into the kitchen as you do have gloss units and therefore will stand out and have a striking effect.
In terms of colour, I don't think you have to go very dark, as your worktops are dark. I would go for a mid to dark,beige-brown so you get a nice visual contrast between the two, with added warmth.
We have a high gloss cashmere kitchen and decided to go for wood effect flooring. I will attach an image.
Good Luck
A x
A S
6 years agoHi,
I think wood effect tiles wood work very well in the space you have for the kitchen and also be suitable for living spaces if you want to run the same floor in both spaces.
I think wood effect tiles will add some 'texture' into the kitchen as you do have gloss units and therefore will stand out and have a striking effect.
In terms of colour, I don't think you have to go very dark, as your worktops are dark. I would go for a mid to dark,beige-brown so you get a nice visual contrast between the two, with added warmth.
We have a high gloss cashmere kitchen and decided to go for wood effect flooring. I will attach an image.
Good Luck
A x
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