Please help me pick an entry way tile!
Hi Houzz friends! My husband and I are getting ready to move into a new home and the tile entry way needs rejuvenation! The home was built in 1984 and the floor, as you can see, is original. I'm set on tile and was thinking something larger format. The space is about 150 sq feet. I'll include a few photos of the rest of the house, in case that helps, along with some photos of plans I have for new carpeting on the stairs (that spill out into the entry). Cannot wait to see what you all might come up with! Thank you :)
I'm planning to do the stairs in a pattern like this (the other, more solid sample is the carpet that will be laid in the family room/dining room)
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Kara J thanked ElleElle
5 years agoYou could also do a light colored tile with some movement in a Chevron style, to tie in your carpet. Not the fake wood, those never look right, but something with lots of grain to it.
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5 years agoThanks ElleN! :) Love your take! Particularly the chevron pattern (though I wonder how much that could drive up install costs). I was thinking larger format just because it's popular right now. I'd say my style incorporates warm rustic vibes mixed with modern touches.
Here's a few photos of our current home.
Here's the light fixture I was thinking of putting in the dining room at the new place:
Thanks again for your thoughtful suggestions!Kara J
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5 years agoHi friends, just an update here of what we ended up choosing for our entry tile. While we had some great suggestions (I especially loved the idea of a stone or brick) we went more mainstream with something that we liked and that didn’t break the budget. Thanks again for all the opinions! Happy holidays!
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