Need help choosing flooring

jebbonc2024

10 months ago

We are looking to tear out the old carpet in our living room. The problem is the hallway already has beige tile, so we need something to match the tile, but on the other hand I would like something closer to grey and much lighter. At the same time I don't want to push too much grey if there is already lots of beige and I am lost. Any ideas what would the best choice be? I really want something light in color. Walls will need to be repainted as well, so I am not worried about matching flooring with walls, it’s more about what goes well with that beige tile. many thanks

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Lucy
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
I just purchased wool carpeting for my bedroom. I was amazed at how many options and colors there are. For your living room which seems bright and airy, I would consider some wool carpeting in a warm beige tone, but also one which has some other specks of color within it. If you cannot afford wool - it can be pricey - you could get a lighter shade berber with a combination of colors like tans and grays, and specks of a darker color here and there. These colors don't really stand out but rather add a dimension. Your tile is not just beige. It looks like it has some dark tones within it. If you got a carpet that was completely solid it would make your tile stand out whereas if you got a carpet with an interesting texture and color both floors would be more cohesive, and look like you planned it that way. And, if your carpet and tile are on the lighter side, this would be an opportunity to paint your walls - or just one wall - a darker dramatic color from a neutral palette.
jebbonc2024
Original Author
10 months ago
Thank you for your suggestions! I was really hoping to get rid of the carpet completely and put something like wood looking porcelain tile planks.
I can’t decide what color and shade would look good next to this beige tile. Thank you again
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Mrs. S
10 months ago
last modified: 10 months ago
A similar-toned wood floor would look nice. I personally think that if you arent going to rip out the tile, you must work with it. forget the gray…. Try to work with the tones you have (soft beige/warm). The tile is really nice.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
10 months ago
There are a number of issues to address in this room:

IMO you're going to have problems with not addressing the total flooring area.

Walls in the living room are too yellow at present.
1. Either match the existing tile and use it throughout the room
2. Contrast the tile with a wood floor or porcelain wood look floor
3. Replace all the tile with something new.
debpicks
10 months ago
I would try to steer away from gray flooring and look at a light, warm color wood or wood-look tile. It will help all th me flooring to blend. I would be afraid that grey tones in new flooring would just emphasized the orange/gold tones in the tile. Maybe a a very light oak finish would work better?
jebbonc2024
Original Author
10 months ago
Sounds like grey is not the answer- very helpful comments.
Debpicks I like lighter tones much better than dark, but I am a little afraid that the contrast might not look good? On the other hand going darker beige or brown might just blend in with existing tile.
Mrs. S
10 months ago
If it were me, Id want the new flooring to visually blend with the tile: let it be a neutral backdrop to your furnishings and art. Carpet or wood plank are the direction I would go.
btydrvn
10 months ago
This color LVP for the whole area..doesn’t show soil…very easy to maintain..to install …nice to walk on
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
10 months ago
If that were my home, my top choice would be site-finished white oak, in a medium brown color. It is classic and will go with any decor you have now or in the future. Second choice engineered wood, third LVP and fourth tile. Whatever material you choose, I would avoid any gray which will not work well with the tile in the hallway and limits your choices for decor. Having tile next to tile would not look great, that's why I listed it fourth.