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Flooring Design Dilemma living room

new flooring in open plan living room dining room hall with pale grey

4 years ago

need to replace carpet with hard surface. Walls are pale grey. Furniture is traditional, in cream, chocolate, thinking of laminate or tile. Living room and dining room are open to each other. Will want an area rug in living room. Area is good size but not huge.

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Beth H. :
4 years ago
how can we possibly suggest anything if you don't post pictures?
margaretann67 thanked Beth H. :
margaretann67
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4 years ago
Sorry am about 2500 miles from home atm. Will do when I get home!
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Beth H. :
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
try and post a few from diff areas so we can get an overall look.

post the name and a good shot of the wall color.

and post any pics that the new flooring will transition to the flooring you want to keep. that way we can see what we have to match.

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