What I'd like to do:
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| From Living Etc, October 2011 |
Would love to have that muted tone -- a little brown, a little gray, but no orange or yellow. I fool myself into thinking that it might actually be pretty practical, especially with our light-colored dogs and their endless shedding... what do you think?
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| Living Etc, November 2011 |
This one is similar but definitely has a little more warmth. I'd really prefer something like the first picture, but I suspect that if we can get the floors to look like this (above) we'll be lucky.
And so then I think, should we just go with a dark walnut stain? Warm but with black undertones, instead of orange or red...
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| Living Etc, November 2011 |
Help!
ps. I've I mentioned before how much I love Living Etc? Hands down my favorite design magazine...
I'm throwing this out there for the sake of argument (in hopes that if you have a snap strong reaction for or against, it might help you realize how you already feel). Ahem. I don't really like the walnut stain. I feel like it looks a little cheap in that photo compared to the other two pics. I also like the first pic best. Just throwing that out there. And the upstairs looks awesome, including the floors!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I need: the tough talk!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you and think of walnut stain when I'm feeling overwhelmed and it sounds like the simplest option, since we'll be doing the floors ourselves -- keep reminding me of this, please!
xoxo
Jennifer, then I see this and get confused all over again!
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It's like a very faded darker stain...
I'm with Jennifer, we've got lino that looks just like that! I like the first pic best too, but even the more honey coloured ones on the third are nice. Are you going to stain or varnish?
ReplyDeleteOh, Kate, I have no idea -- I'm just now figuring it out! (I know, very, very late in the game)... without knowing what kind of finish it requires, I would like them to look muted and worn in, but not too, too rustic, if that makes any sense? I'm starting to think a good sanding will help turn down the contrast between the dark and light bits of the grain, and perhaps then it needs a stain and no sealant?
ReplyDeleteGoing to the floor/paint store after work to get their feedback -- wish me luck!
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ps. Did you see the link in my comment above? I think that's what I'd like most -- faded, grayish, medium colored...
Ha!! The second one is some friends house in London!! I am doing his website at the moment. I love your floor and the whole amazing beautiful barn.
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