Stained oak herringbone: I love the grayish tone of these white oak floors. Tip: Beware of selecting wood colors based on photos only! The lighting of a photo can drastically change the true color of a floor (of everything for that matter). Make sure to see a sample in person, and make sure to get a current sample. In this image, the left side of the room looks like the oak has been stained a gray tone, but in the far back right corner, you can see the the floors are stained a brown color.
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Unstained herringbone. This is what we want our floors to look like someday ... but it takes time, unless you can afford reclaimed white oak out the gate. I love the natural variation of the planks, but it's still unstained and raw looking.
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Or, lay your tiles in a plaid pattern. This powder room takes on an entirely new personality with this highly graphic floor.
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If you’re tiling your floor, consider laying two different colored tiles in stripe formation. It’s a fairly simple application that will add just enough visual variation.
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For a reasonably affordable way to add style to your space, try a linoleum tile design. The oversized graphic patterns bring a heightened sense of dimension to this kitchen.
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Here’s another painted floor: The chevron pattern is a youthful touch against the more formal marble tile of the tub.
Stained oak herringbone: I love the grayish tone of these white oak floors. Tip: Beware of selecting wood colors based on photos only! The lighting of a photo can drastically change the true color of a floor (of everything for that matter). Make sure to see a sample in person, and make sure to get a current sample. In this image, the left side of the room looks like the oak has been stained a gray tone, but in the far back right corner, you can see the the floors are stained a brown color.
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