Kitchen Renovation: Brazilian Cherry Wood Floor

We've come to appreciate pretty wood floors and had them installed in our main living areas during last year's renovation. We were happy to see that our son's apartment in Europe also came with pretty herringbone-patterned wood floors. 

We needed them for our kitchen floor!  We were worried that the same cherry floors we bought a year ago were no longer available. A match was needed since the walls are gone and it's become  an open-concept kitchen area. 

There were still many available, thank God. The price had increased slightly, though -- under $6 per sq foot to $6.39.

pc: floor & decor

ready to install!

Tada!!!

Natural Brazilian Cherry Wood

Opening the Layout Calms the Chaos

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You Want Colour? Consider Missoni for Bath Towels

When there's nothing but ice, snow, cold temperatures, and cloudy days -- furnish your home in vibrant shots of color with Missoni. 

pc: Horchow

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pc: Horchow

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pc: Horchow

pc: Missoni

pc: Nordstrom

NOTE: Missoni products are rather pricey. Buy items which are on sale. I've usually bought my towels from HORCHOW or Amara (UK). Horchow has free shipping for towels.  

Missoni Home

Bright, Vivid Colors

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Floor Renovation: Chevron or Herringbone-pattern Entryway

I wanted traditional & timeless -- an entryway that says "WELCOME!"  Thus, a herringbone tile pattern embedded in the middle of our landing was born. We didn't use slate (remains a good choice) but went for brick-like in porcelain instead.

the beginning

Andre hard at work

welcome "rug" is almost done

cool floor!

Slate Herringbone Entryway

New York Brick Tiles

NY State of Mind

Slate: Pros & Cons





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