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what color floors to go with natural maple cabinets?

2 years ago

Just got my full door cabinet sample in on Wednesday (Full slab natural maple and white shaker uppers). Boy, do I need to change my floors the maple brings out the pink in the tile and emphasizes how stained the grout is. Going to put down LVP, but unsure of what color direction I should go in. Ideas?

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Angie K
2 years ago
Do you have any pictures? My first thought was a dark black slate like tile to offer great contrast. If using LVP you could use a dark color or one that looks like tile instead of wood. I think contrast is key, and your cabinets sound lovely.
suzysuetx
Original Author
2 years ago
Here is a photo
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Fori, I think FritzCat would object to being replaced by an orange tabby so we will really have to stay with modern/contemporary rather than vintage. ;) Jerzeegirl, yes, a lighter colored wood will likely show wear and tear more than something darker (as long as one doesn't go all the way to black) and with more pattern. But the light floor seems to work best with the cherry. Actually - our last floor (beech) was almost as light as the maple and the scratches didn't get bad until some time between 10 and 15 years. Then we refinished and that didn't hold up as long as the original factory finish. My husband is even more anti-bevel than I am. I did pick up a sample of the Mirage with micro-bevels today so we can talk about it. I've noticed even on the sample boards that I can feel a slight level difference between the square edged boards. The salesman today claimed that the bevel was also an advantage because sand that got tracked in would tend to settle into the bevels until it was vacuumed up instead of sitting on the surface where it could grind against the finish. We aren't on slab. The tract MCM houses like Eichler and Streng were normally (always?) on slab, but our house has a raised foundation. The back patio and pool area is higher than the ground under the house so that there is no going from the living room or family room to the patio so when people see that, they sometimes think the house is on slab.
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julieste
2 years ago
We're just finishing up a remodel where we are using natural maple cabinets for the entire kitchen. I used this product throughout the entire place, and I think it works well with the maple if you aren't looking for contrast. I have soapstone counters, and that gives me all the contrast I want. Sorry, I don't have any photos of our kitchen though.

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daisychain Zn3b
2 years ago
I vote for slate grey, either dark or light depending on your counters.However, not the grey wood look. Go for a grey tile that mimics stone.
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Unique Wood Floors
2 years ago
LVP Monet It has a little more grey than pic shown.
suzysuetx
Original Author
2 years ago
Found a flooring I love!
julieste
2 years ago
FWIW, my thought is that the gray, weathered wood look has already seen its day. Your other choices seem quite classic, and I'd be concerned that this particular floor won't age well.
suzysuetx
Original Author
2 years ago
What you recommend?
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Unique Wood Floors
2 years ago
@suzysuetx, As Julieste said, the one you found is a weathered wood-look LVP which has been popular for quite some time. Each has its own version and name. We call it Stony Oak. Here is an installed picture to give you an better idea.
suzysuetx
Original Author
2 years ago
Yes, I understand it is a weathered looked, but it has both warm and cool colors. I have not found a slate LVP that doesn’t look cheap. The non-weathered wood LVP are either too warm or gray. Would love ideas with brand and names, so I could find them in person. Thank you, Unique, that photo looks like my photo, in reality, mine has a lot less variation and is warmer. My iPhone changes the color a bunch.
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Unique Wood Floors
2 years ago
There is nothing wrong to go with something you like. LVPs can look cheap particularly on those with simple grain pattens. That's why most of them are made in heavy distressed look and feel. Here is a similar one Zion, but not as busy. I still think that Monet color will look best in your space.
suzysuetx
Original Author
2 years ago
That is nice!

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