in a surprising turn of events, the interior designer i wanted to work with much earlier came back. i'm only too happy to hand the project over and have him manage the coordination and timelines. we negotiated, i waited a week, and the rest was history! :))
lesson learnt: we should all focus on what we do best. he's the best person for the job, and i can spend my time better on work and personal projects. YAYY!!
what kind of flooring?
the floors contribute to the overall look and feel of a house. it took me a long time to decide if i wanted to overlay the current flooring with luxury vinyl or laminate, or if i should hack out everything to relay with new tiles.
in the end, i decided on a complete overhaul - tearing down and gutting the whole place - for a brand new shell to call my first home. every single wall tile and floor tile hacked, all the pipes replaced, and the wall hacked for a more open concept.
envisioning the look and feel
i confess, i kinda did it backwards. however, the tangled mess of ideas was important in achieving clarity - narrowing down what you like and dreaming up creative solutions how to rock the space you have!
before deciding on the flooring, it's important to know your style and color preferences. while furniture shopping, i realize my color preferences extend to largely matte whites, glossy white finishes, and light to medium wood tones, with bold color in small doses. i also love Kartell's Ghostbuster range of clear acrylic pieces and edgy galvanized steel stuff.
tile selection
given these color preferences and taste profiles, a cool palette of greys would work best.
i love the industrial look and feel, but can't handle the hairline cracks and chips that are part and parcel of concrete. i also wanted something low maintenance, functional and lasting.
the brilliant alternative: matt homogenous tiles with a running pattern, that gives a natural cement screed look and a more polished canvas. for a more seamless blanket finish, i've also asked for colored grey grouting instead of the usual white/black lines.
Decisions, decisions! 50 shades of grey to choose from!
Narrowed down to 2 - a lighter tone, and a slightly darker tone with more running definition.
Best way to decide: get a few actual tile slabs and lay it on the ground for a better visual spread. I choose the darker tile for a more textured finish against white streamlined walls. This will be the flooring for my living spaces and rooms - the perfect backdrop for splashes of color, bold art pieces and statement furniture pieces :))
Bathroom flooring: deciding between a medium grey and a dark slate non-slip tile with a rough 'pebbled' finish. Set against the grey floor tiles, i picked the darker tile to add more character and a bolder contrast.
in a small space, it helps to employ similar color tones to visually "open up" the space. here's my final selection of 3 shades - a juxtaposition of the edgy industrial vibes and modern flair - for a simple, polished look i'm able to build upon.
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