The tile was chipping and had been painted green from the natural orange. It was patchy come to think of it. ( met with carpet and hardwood in areas). Not set but need to make decision quick as snow will fall next month. No dogs, no small kids. No rain or snow as this is actually on the second level of the home. Any suggestions welcome.

White Oak in an oil based finish = terrific match to the tones in the rest of the wood. But you will achieve an ORANGE interior. White Oak with a water based finish will be lighter and not as yellow = good match...but lighter. Maple is another option but it will turn a STRONG YELLOW as it ages...so again you have to be aware of the yellow/orange tones being thrown into the air.

I too prefer the look of slate with the wood. It is absolutely stunning. With in-floor radiant heat your space will be very comfortable.

If you MUST have wood (which I don't recommend, but it isn't my house) I would look at a deeper colour that is found in the knots of the pillars. Again, this will add a strong deep tone to the house where it once was airy and bright with the Saltillo tile.

With a home in this location and price range, you might want to bring in a designer to offer some colour advice. S/he will also know what is trending in Whistler right now.

I would pick the slate. Way too much wood in there to do a wood floor. Orange overload!

I agree with thinkdesignlive that large, charcoal porcelain tile would look great against the wood and white walls. The radiant heat would prevent the tile floor from being cold. Personally, I prefer the simpler tile that thinkdesignlive posted first and would run it everywhere. Daltile's Unity Nero P406 24" x 24" unpolished porcelain tile might be one option to consider. -- amateur

This is what we did in a design for a client. It might help you with your dilemma.

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imnrn90 , White Oak is going to give you the most versatility now and again later in the future. Pick a high quality Engineered floor that can be finished on site however you like and that will allow for refinishing again later in the future. A water based poly finish will look great and not have too much yellow. Maybe a light whitewash?

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Who said slate? I agree that slate would be beautiful, I’m thinking specifically Vermont Slate in the color “green” (which typically reads bluish gray, unless the walls are actually painted green). Easy to take care of and classic. Since you have radiant heat, also will feel great on the feet.