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Beautiful! Is the hardwood sand & stain walnut or hickory or a pre-finished hardwood? Thank you!

10 years ago

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PRO
Mosaic Interiors SF
10 years ago
Hello tdgill:
The wood floor is walnut, sanded and stained on site. We wanted clean lines and a warm contemporary feeling yet the owner loved "Old World" materials. The walnut flooring really embodies that idea. It is beautiful and has lots of character and depth.

Stefan Eder
seder@mosaicarchitects.com
tdgill
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks so much for answering! You've pulled off the Old World meets New beautifully!
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