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Black and White - Option 1 or Option 2?
Comments (37)I agree with blondelle, I'd like to see glass on the uppers. Maybe something like these, with translucent/opaque glass (I assume you're going with a modern style): [contemporary kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by boston interior designer Melissa Miranda Interior Design [eclectic kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2104) by new york kitchen and bath 1 2 1 S T U D i O . C O M [contemporary kitchen design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary-kitchen-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_709~s_2103) by san francisco architect John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA...See MoreOptions for achieving solid off-white floors
Comments (4)That's quite a dilemma you have all factors considered, and 3,000 square feet of space is a lot to handle, but it can be done for less than you're getting quoted. For the look that you are after, epoxy is actually not all that bad of an idea because you can sprinkle flakes on it to get that terrazzo look. However, epoxy is considered more suitable for an industrial setting like the interior floor of a car dealership or for the floor of a garage. One reason is because of the off-gassing of the chemicals in the epoxy that can compromise your home's air space. The epoxy can also turn yellow over time, especially with white! However, it might be something you'd want to look into more and talk about with experts to get their take on it as it would be a relatively inexpensive coating compared to others you've considered thus far. I'd stay away from stained or painted concrete. You'd need stress valleys cut every so often to prevent cracks, and stained concrete with a coating just isn't as durable for a long-term surface in a home as you would want. I think the maintenance on it is fairly high. There is a recent post here at Houzz where @SJ McCarthy who is a flooring expert commented on the stained concrete look inside of homes and tried to steer someone away from it for several more reasons. That said, I have a relative who did a beautifully variegated stain and finish on bare concrete for a ranch house, and it looked beautiful. If for some reason you do more research and think you want to take the plunge, then be sure to get an accurate quote on surface preparation because that will be the key. Marmoleum is a fun surface, and I considered it for my own kitchen and have seen samples in person. It was a popular flooring selection among the old Garden Web contributors who posted here before that forum merged with Houzz, so you can still find a lot of posts in the archives about it as well as a few comments from people who have used it more recently. My conclusion from studying dozens of reviews was that it is great in the short term for a flooring, but it isn't going to last you for decades. It can also stain. If you plan to be in the house a long time and especially if you have heavy furniture that gets moved around periodically, this is not the flooring for you as it won't hold up to your usage requirements. There is cork flooring, carpet, tile, hardwood, LVP, and linoleum, but again I know you're trying to aim for that terrazzo look. it's possible to catch sales on great products like from Porcelanosa and get quality tile for around $4 USD per square foot. That's about what we paid for a marble-look "Thassos" tile from Porcelanosa during their 40% off fall sale last year. If you order tile through ProSource, you'll also get good discounts. The labor on this is what will impact your budget. I'd shop around for installers to see if you can get better pricing. $10,000 for removing 3,000 square feet of tile sounds a bit high unless that includes sub-floor prep too. Some of that cost is going to be their transportation and dumping fees for the waste, but still, that sounds high to me, and we just had a similar project done over a smaller area. If you find a local craftsman who doesn't come through a company that has to pay overhead costs, you'll get the best labor price going direct....See MoreChantilly Lace vs. Super White - need another option!
Comments (13)No regrets at all. I think it looks gorgeous, especially since I have white faux dupioni silk drapes in the living room and bedroom and real linen drapes in the family room. (All have blackout lining.) The walls and ceiling are matte, the doors, kitchen cabinets, and trim are semi-gloss and there is glossy too (where I can't think of right now) The different textures are fabulous, especially in the living room where the drapes play off the matte shade. I feel very fortunate because it all works so perfectly together. I have been reading and enjoying various home decor blogs, websites and more for many years and it paid off for me when I was able to make choices quickly and find they were excellent due to a combination of natural talent and a lot of listening to and learning from others....See Morewhite Kitchen backsplash ideas - which option to pick
Comments (5)Same quartz depending on where you might need seams; other wise neither of the other two -- something larger format. Also, what type of refrigerator will you have? -- if the door, or one of the doors is hinged on the right side, you may have issues opening the door fully with that wall/dead corner....See MoreRitter Hernandez
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