Hi BB,

I‘m so sorry you’re having trouble with selecting tile floors. From our many renovations, I know how frustrating it can be to have a plan in place and do your due diligence, and then have it kind of fall apart :(

Let’s see if we can help. First, I think it was a very wise choice to “press pause” on the install, when the tiles came in looking differently than expected. So kudos to you on that decision!!

Your gut is telling you that the tiles are too dark, busy, muddy and I’d tend to agree with you. I know you‘re aiming for something that’s compatible with many decor choices and stands the test of time. I totally see what your goal is (beige and grey together opens up different options on the future), but I think that this tile may “box you in” to certain other decor choices more than you‘re anticipating.

BUT before jumping to conclusions, we need to see more of your home, the overall spaces this tile will be in (photos of the overall rooms, not just photos of the tile) and the other finishes in your spaces (existing finishes if keeping & planned finishes if replacing...kitchen cabinets, counters etc, bathroom vanity, counter etc, furnishings, fabrics, paint if you won’t be repainting etc). We also need to see some inspiration photos you have so we can attempt to pull from and recreate those elements!

Also, I see you stated that the paint sample was included in one of the photos. If it’s the thing laid next to the wood sample, please be aware that paint needs to be sampled and chosen on the vertical plane that it will be viewed on ie. On the wall. This is VERY important. To hold it on the floor with the tile will completely skew your impression of it.

The other thing that‘s concerning me about the tile is it looks to have a pink undertone. If this works with your other finishes, that’s okay. If it doesn’t, it can go really wrong and is very limiting of finish, furnishing and fabric choices.

We can address the other tile choices once you provide additional photos as requested above. Right now, let’s first determine if the tile you’d chosen does or doesn’t work. The fact that you’re questioning things tells me that something about the tile may not “feel right“ to you.

It will be beautiful and you’ll love it in the end. Don’t rush through these decisions. I know you feel anxious to get things chosen so the state of renovation chaos can end. But trust me you’ll be happy you put up with the short term inconvenience of it all. The floor is a big decision for most of your main area, and it needs to be RIGHT.

We‘ll work it out together. Don’t fret. ;)