What floor will go best with my granite countertops?
Amy Lewis
6 years ago
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Comments (4)We're a couple who have renovated/restored 2 "historic" homes. We're intelligent; we research; we read a lot; we plan carefully; etc. But, with 35+ years of projects and renovation now behind us, I emphatically suggest, "ALWAYS get an EXPERT's advice!" A real expert. • Houses, like our bodies, are an integrated whole - "trouble" in one small area can cause trouble/challenges in seemingly unrelated other parts. Consequently: • We only trust certified ENGINEERS or ARCHITECTS in cases like those described above. Example: When we were considering tiling a 15'x25' kitchen floor in our 1895 house (a frame Queen Anne), we asked a restoration architect's advice. He pointed out that the floor (and joists) are connected to the walls, etc. - adding significant weight in one room can/may cause problems all over the structure - cracks in walls in other rooms, etc... Even tho' our 1890s floor joists were a full, "historic" 2"x16", he advised against it. • A couple of years later, we wanted to add 12' of built-in bookcases in a 2nd floor library, to hold BOOKS (notjust little light-weight gee-gaws and "pretties"). Even though the proposed placement was on a load-bearing wall, we called an engineer. He drew, determined the ultimate weight of the 14" deep (and 9' tall) shelves crammed with books, punched his calculator, massaged data, and finally said we'd be OK, ONLY because the weight we were adding to the wall would be "carried" by 2 lower floors AND because the lumber in our house was "full size." He noted that lumber today is 1/4" smaller (width AND depth) - if that were the case for those joists, the additional bookcase weight MAY have been a problem. • Restoration and remodeling is rewarding and enjoyable - good luck!...See MoreHelp! What's the best wall color to go with Sterling Oak Vinyl floor?
Comments (7)https://www.google.com/search?q=Sterling+Oak+Vinyl+floor+livingroom&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS517US565&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=iISBo8ElC17CXM%253A%252CIMwc1YQekqkrrM%252C_&usg=__iEnHumdYLzhHIAzROBxuHxNE4do%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiEkKGl4YXZAhVL2IMKHXF8D8oQ9QEINTAE#imgrc=iISBo8ElC17CXM: i just typed in the name and living room... then hit images on google... look at all the living room pics with that flooring and find what you thinks best... save pic and go to lowes and find all paint samples in that color tent and put them next to the flooring when you get home.....See MoreWhat color granite countertops will go with my cabinets.
Comments (7)I used a light quartz with a cream backsplash. My walls are more cream than white. https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~110720042 I can't tell what kind of wood your cabinets are. If they are oak with a lot of grain, like mine, stick to a subtler pattern. If they are maple with less grain, something like auntthelma's would be very pretty (love her kitchen). I like wendy's example too especially as you have a nice bright kitchen. Darker countertops can eat up the light. If you don't have under cabinet lighting, consider it. I love mine - best thing I did. Definitely get under cabinet lighting if you go dark on counters - I would get the lighting regardless. It looks like you have two microwaves. The one over the range looks quite high - too high for me. I have mine on a cart like your white one. You might want to get a dedicated vent hood, perhaps stainless steel - much prettier and works better for venting. Make that decision before putting in the backsplash as that area will be affected by what you do. Do not do a 4" splash and then tile above that. Tile from the counter and do not do a busy splash with a countertop with movement - gets to be too much. Let the countertop be the star. If you do a 4" splash, skip the tile and just paint as in the above examples - that looks just fine. I have a "wood kitchens" idea book which includes other refreshed kitchens. https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/75202366/thumbs/wood-kitchens...See MoreNeed Help! What’s Best white cabinet color to go with dark wood floors
Comments (1)The first thing I would do is get a counter depth fridge in that small space and since the space is tiny I think the same as the walls could be a good idea. I certainly would not have done black appliances and with the new cabinet color they will even be more of an issue so think a lot about this change....See MoreAmy Lewis
6 years ago
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