Hall/ kitchen floor

4 years ago

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help. I’m moving into a new build soon and it’s almost time to pick our options. We have a narrow hallway which leads to an open plan kitchen diner and have seen some shiny pale grey floor tiles which I’ve fallen in love with. On one hand I think will they feel cold in the hallway but carpet is an absolute no go for me as we have 2 dogs, and I think the tiles look nicer than laminate/ vinyl. I think they will also open up the hallway and make it feel bigger and brighter so I am leaning more towards these. The second dilemma is the kitchen style as I don’t want it Uber modern and feel shiny units with the shiny tiles would be too much and too clinical. I have seen some very pale grey shaker units (just off white so I don’t think they look too much with the floor) and wood effect work tops.

So the advice i guess I’m after- is if this would all go together? We are limited with options and the granite work tops are too expensive. I like the traditional style shaker and think the shiny floors would give it a modern edge. I’m no expert in kitchen design so would be grateful for any advice :-)

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Daisy England

4 years ago

That’s a nice big area of kitchen. Personally I don’t like that worktop with the unit (that’s the colour I was referring to). There are other wooden colours to choose from but you’d need to see if they were offered to you. To me that colour worktop works better with cream or ivory. Also a small point (and again this is probably just me) I hate, really detest handles put on in that way. Dishwasher yes as you have no option but on standard doors I like to see them vertical not horizontal.

I‘m going to throw a spanner in the works now .... floor tiles .... no. I think you will be giving yourself one whole pile of mopping and cleaning with the gloss on those. I’d steer clear. Sorry.

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Daisy England
4 years ago
The pale grey doors are probably Dove Grey. It’s a very popular shade at the moment and a good one as you can mix it with a lot of other different colours for contrast. Be careful which wood effect worktops you opt for with Dove Grey. Some really don’t blend well. Personally I wouldn't have a wooden finish worktop with that colour, but that’s just me. There are so many choices out there but if it’s a new home that’s not to say you will have a vast choice as I’m guessing they’ll offer you a limited selection.

You need to be definite on your tile decision. It’s not as though you can easily take them up after if you don’t like them. i have tiles in my kitchen and would love to take them up and have LVT but that’s too much hard work. The only problem with shiny tiles is they show water spillages and you wouldn’t use a steam mop without buffing them up.

Good luck in your new home.
slcampbe
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4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>These are the floor tiles in the show home (different style hallway) and the kitchen I’m thinking....but you’re right we have a very limited choice
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obobble
4 years ago
If you have dogs it’s better to choose floor tiles with some grip as on super shiny slippy floors they can skid or do spilts if they try to get up any speed, or even just moving about generally when they are old and frail.
slcampbe
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4 years ago
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4 years ago
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slcampbe
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4 years ago
Thank you Daisy, it’s useful to get other people’s opinions, so I appreciate it! There is a selection of worktops, one almost a dark grey wood effect, black, white which I don’t like as looks a little too light and a darker walnut worktop. We have a few weeks before choosing options yet, so maybe a little rethink may be required!
Maths Wife
4 years ago
We had LVT in our last house, perfect with dogs. I wouldn't have shiny tiles with dogs or in a Hallway at all as they show all the marks. You could try a pale Matt tile, however, I'd still go with LVT to match your worktop.
Daisy England
4 years ago
Is there any way you can obtain your own worktops thereby giving you a much greater choice? Then they can fit them? I’m guessing that they’ve only offered up to 20 maximum. Have to admit it does make it easier for the customer to choose as they’re not being bombarded with choice but if you don’t find what you want within their selection it does make it difficult.

I‘d have a look at Axiom, Prima, Egger (this range mainly has non contemporary colours, so might suit and is good) Bushboard and Duropal to name but a few. They are all leading names and good products.
Sonia
4 years ago
Nice kitchen units, lovely colour. I think a white worktop would look lovely. Say no to shiny tiles - my brother has them and regrets it as they show every mark and crumb and after mopping have to be buffed, phew! Who wants all that work?
rinked
4 years ago
The pale grey cabinets will look great with either natural oak, white or darker grey worktops (belgian blue for example). But please look for another floor tile (wood effect would add warmth), nothing too shiny.
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4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>You can add grip to any surface flooring wise using a product call treasure. It's a nano tech liquid.
Won't change the colour or the shine, literally just adds invisible grip - make sure you get it for the dogs if you're going with shiny slick tiles
slcampbe
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4 years ago
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>Thank you! I’m a little put off by the comments about shiny tiles but I absolutely love the look so this is great to know
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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><md>I'd advise taking a look at lvt tiles, much more practical and some beautiful styles out at the moment. There's a few on my projects page and loads on my insta you can see

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