My kitchen has cream units and black appliances, but don't know what type/colour flooring to get? x
2006-08-24 01:24:31 · 18 answers · asked by Little Miss B 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
It depends on the rest of your room and house.
If it's light room, i'd go for slate tiles. They offer a touch of class and willn't date in the next 30 years!
If the room is darker go for a lighter flooring like a cream tile.
If you have any wood features, you could get a good quality wood floor that matches the wood colour.
My rule of thumb is don't use too many colours keep it down to a pallete of around 5 colours max.
The better your kitchen looks the more your house will be worth! it's best to spend your budget well in the kitchen, don't cut corners on cheap flooring.
Try looking at a colour wheel, which will show you harmonies and opposites to help you decide.
2006-08-24 01:34:20 · answer #1 · answered by Wilf 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Considering that the flooring may outlast the colors, or even the appliances, I'd choose what works with a mid range between both. Don't just think "in the moment". Certainly I wouldn't go too light with light color grout in a kitchen, but I have learned after applying thousands of gallons of paint, and thousands of sq. ft. of tile, that the customer is always right,,even when they aren't
As I say sooooooooo often, color is a personal choice, and too many in the same room will be tacky, at best. define "UNITS" ???
Is that cabinets? counter tops? small appliances? wall color?
Browns or shades of,,,will not work with black appliances, unless as I have on my bath vainty the brown tile has black swirling through it. Creams will only cause you labor intensive effort in maintenance.
I'd get to a home store, and get some paint chips that define the colors you have that can't be changed, then go to the flooring dept. and using those samples, decide on some color that compliments both of your majors.
Rev. Steven
2006-08-24 03:03:34 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot depends on the colour of the work surface. If it is light coloured like the units I would go for a dark colour ceramic floor tiles. If it is a dark colour then you can go for either. Whatever you do make sure the tiles are not a high shine because you will be forever sweeping and cleaning them (trust me I speak from experience).
2006-08-24 01:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by sharon m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first instinct would be to go for slate, but it can be cold and anything you drop on it will shatter! Why not think about lino - it's not like the old-fashioned stuff your Nan had! Lino is a natural product which contains linseed oil so it's a natural antiseptic. It comes in a great range of colours and styles. Try Forbo Nairn's website.
2006-08-24 01:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can introduce a third color which can work with the floor and as an accent. which types depends on your personal taste and budget. Either a vinyl, ceramic, wood, bamboo, concrete, etc..Careful if the color is too dark and/or too pale everything shows on them..specially if you're not to crazy about maintenance and cleaning your floor everyday. I would go to Lowes or Home depot and check the availability plus they have many samples to choose from. Happy shopping!
2006-08-24 01:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by lynda l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You see
2006-08-24 01:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Sheh_hoon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Cream tiles
2006-08-24 01:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by Coolguy_punjabi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you start by getting rid of the cream and black, then work from that point.
2006-08-24 01:26:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slate tiles (charcoal coloured). You can get the real thing or laminate flooring in slate effect.
2006-08-24 01:28:30 · answer #9 · answered by Gypsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about black and white lino, or a neutral wood laminate?
2006-08-24 01:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋