Hi Chrissi, those are both nice looking floors. We are the reverse - I prefer darker floors and my husband prefers mid-tones. But because we have a big dog, the hydrocork line was key for us to have peace of mind without him scratching the floor to bits. I know only one other person with cork floors (20+ years old and probably not Wicanders), and there's has worn to the point of replacement, in part because of their dog. We place a good deal of weight on product reviews and the lack of information about the Chinese brands was a deterring factor for us. They are cheaper yes, but it wasn't a risk we were willing to take. We just don't know how it will hold up long term. If it is click and press installation like Wicanders, it might not matter because you can replace single boards without ripping up the whole floor. Good luck!

Believe it or not, I haven’t done it yet. I actually changed my mind yet again, although I think modern gray is a lovely color; it’s probably still a touch gray-er than my fixed elements can handle. With that being said, I now have it narrowed down to Natural Tan and Natural Linen. NT is slightly cooler, so it suits my personal taste a bit more but the warmth in NL is probably the right choice for my finishes. Currently shopping for fabric and an area rug before i make my final decision.

A pair of matching ceiling fans with single closed center lights would be my personal preference. Otherwise, you might want to choose what you like for either as the separate room they are but do focus on choosing what you personally like with focus on both having the same metal base/bracket -- black or stainless steel or brass. A white light fixture with a white ceiling will not visually grab attention away from what you have in the room that you want to be the center of attention or away from the view out the window if that is the best part of the room. https://www.delmarfans.com/craftmade-ceiling-fans/twist-n-click/tce42w5c1/?style%5B0%5D=22876&category_subtype%5B0%5D=22461

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