Will these colors....?

Question

We are picking colors for a condo that we're buying brand new and are considering the following: black and white checkered linolium in kitchen, baths and laundry (has to be the same in each of these rooms) with solid surface black granite countertop in kitchen and laminate black and white granite look in bathrooms. Ivory maple cupboards/drawers. Red walls in kitchen, black table with red accents.
Dark brown sofa, two red chairs, beige wainscoating with dark brown on wall above it, black entertainment center and end table, dark brown and beige area rug, red, brown, black, beige pillows, and other decor in these colors.

Do these sound good? I've always wanted to have a checkered black and white floor.... but is it way too tacky?

The second option we have is doing a light gray linolium flooring with the black counter top in the kitchen with the same light-colored cabinets and red walls, and a gray countertop in the bathrooms. The living room would be the same. ..So...?

Answer 1

You should pick very neutral colors ( white, cream, tan) for all floors, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and laundry. That way you can change the color when you get tired of it with all the towels, rugs, accessories. As someone who has had several houses, I can tell you, your taste will change with time and you won't want to be stuck with the colors you choose now.

Answer 2

i had black and white checkered floor and i thought i would go mad...you are so limited in choices of decor...it is always best to go with neutral floor colors if you like to change it up from time to time...and as for the grey you will want to consider if cool color value is right for you or do you need warm tones to compliment the brown furniture...black and brown don't work well together

Answer 3

2nd

Answer 4

take 2nd option