Ooh, I have still not found my digital camera linky thing - so cannot show you a pix, but - I ended up because of a similar floor matching issues with a mountain dark bluish gray slate tile that matches my blue pearl countertop and is a cool contrast to the mandarin cherry cabinetry (Omega).Though with soapstone, I would definitely look for something warmtoned -like slate. A friend talked me out of going with a yellow-toned wood floor - said I needed to stick with just the two basic color tones. Many days I miss my inclination to "lighten up" with the wood, other times I walk in and exclaim to myself how chic it looks, and, have to say I love the tile everytime there is water sloshing. Can hardly wait, though, until I can get in an island or back wall cabinetry to break it up a bit. Two points of concern about tiling with an older house: 1) if you have a large kitchen over a basement - you have to get a consult to see if there is enough support, not too much flex in the floor (see tiling forums and John Bridges), and you have to worry about level floors. Vwhippie - love your golden doggie AND your large tile pattern of matching color! Though - that's another thing to consult contractor about - is size of tiles with an older home. Smaller is easier for them to be flexible with in leveling.

Thanks for everyone’s comments. I should mention I am planning on installing a large chandelier in the room - just haven’t picked it yet. Also, eventually , I will probable put the two chairs yous see next to eachother facing the window and put two light colored x benches facingthe chairs. Perhaps at that point I will put this side table in between the chairs and get a larger side table next to rhe couch, but currently the scale doesn’t bother me.

Beverly, thank you for the sample renders! I lovveee the look of shutters, but I feel that for my dog I need the option to raise the shades up so he has access to look out the window. Also I think the shutters might limit some of the light coming into the space. Definitely will get a similarly sized rug as in your render, and Im also looking into large mirrors for the fireplace! I also like the light affixed to the wall which saves floor space. As for window treatments, I am now leaning towards the top down bottom up someone else suggested. I noticed there’s a day / night type— anyone recommend that? Is there a certain brand that’s better but doesn’t break the bank? Any brands or type that offer more privacy or without having to get blackout? Should I get them in white? https://www.selectblinds.com/cellularshades/cordless-top-down-bottom-up-cellular-shades.html https://www.homedepot.com/c/ab/top-down-bottom-up-shades/9ba683603be9fa5395fab904b9811f0

The tiles look orangey in the picture (it doesn't enlarge so hard to tell). Do you have a tile you can take to the paint store? Not sure creamy white will be good with your white trim. Do you plan to get a rug? Read this for better help: Unofficial Design Dilemma Boot Camp (houzz.com)