Let me preface by saying that I have been saving for new floors for four long years. You know how you have a vision of what something is going to look like and then the reality doesn't quite match? That's kinda where I am. I love the variable width of the planks and the true handscraping of the boards. The wood tone, though, is different than what I was envisioning. We went with engineered so couldn't customize, but I knew I didn't want espresso or chocolate brown because it would be too dark for me. The stains that were lighter looked somewhat washed out. I was going for a medium brown. Let's just say that tears were shed and I have beat myself up a lot over the past week or so with woulda, coulda, shoulda. Now you know why I suffer from Analysis Paralysis.
I think the shock of going from light to dark has just thrown me a
What do you think?
Here are some more views in other rooms. Ignore my lack of staging because I haven't gotten
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| Master bedroom looking into foyer |
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| Dining Room |
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| Guest bedroom |
For what it's worth, My Man and and children love the color! I don't hate it, I just think everything looks so DARK now. The gloomy weather we have been having lately hasn't helped.
Enlighten me! Please!
7 comments:
Vicki, I can understand your angst. However, I LOVE the floors! I think they look beautiful and not too dark at all. Perhaps this uneasiness you feel is due to a real major change + gloomy days. The sunlight will reappear and I think you'll feel much better!
Please don't compare yourself to other blogs! You really don't have a timeframe for long it took someone else to accomplish a major reno plus put everything back together. We all work differently and that's ok!
I really like the floors ~ :-)
Pat
Vicki,
We are in the process of choosing wood floors right now. It's so hard to imagine the finished product. But I LOVE what you have done. I think you just need a few rugs. More $$$, I know. I don't see that you've made any mistakes. Just looks like you might have a little more work to get to the look you want--but no hurry, right?
Vicki, I LOVE your floors, I think when you get the right rugs you too will love it. Sometimes it's just a matter of time for your mind to adjust! And rugs will make a HUGE difference - right now it is so much dark colors but very........ pretty!
Thank you, ladies! I guess you all can guess that I am a little OCD about stuff. I blame it on middle age, but the truth is that I think it's just the way I was made. Makes me lean on my Savior even more! :) I'm just one of those people who finds it difficult to step out of my comfort zone when big $$$ are involved. I'm always seeking the optimal when good enough can be good enough. I'm just getting tired and old! ha ha
I think they are beautiful. The dark color will probably take some adjusting too, but with all of your white woodwork, I think it looks fabulous. Great investment!
your home looks heavenly...love d cliks..
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