Holy. How is it already Thursday?! Just an update, Dyl is doing pretty good, she is not sleeping well and complains that her pins hurt at night, which means no sleep for us. But during the day she is almost back to her cheerful self (thank goodness!)
You know how hindsight is always 20/20? When we moved into our house and put down all of our hardwood, we made the choice to leave the tile in the entryway.
That my friends, was a bad choice. One that I have been unhappy about for a long time. (This SUPER high quality picture shows you exactly what I am talking about.)
We figured that while we are ripping out the tile in the kitchen we might as well fix this eyesore as well. To get totally caught up on the drama check out this post.
The one problem is the preexisting wood. It is a glue in tongue and groove plank, unlike the fab click install that you can reconfigure if you must, ours doesnt have that option. The glue we used is permanent in the most literal sense and so cutting out the wood with the tongues still attached is a feat that is beyond. So we are left with the whole Rock What Ya Got scenario.
We have 3 options. I would love to know what you would do (or have done if you are in this same scenario!)
Plan A: Use a grinder to cut a groove at the end off all of the planks to install the wood. The problem? There will be a seam where all of the planks end and the new ones begin.
Plan B: Put in a threshold piece to cover the ends of the planks. The problem? Its a giant threshold piece. In the middle of the floor. Where there should logically not be one.
Plan C: Tile. To be totally honest, this plan has like a 1 in 1000 chance of happening because I dont want tile there. I want wood.
Plan D: Something else?
My brain hurts. So. What do you think? Have any ideas?
Run the wood the opposit direction, or place it in a chevron pattern to distinguish the entryway.
CARPET!!!!!! jk
You could always do what John and Sherry did with patching up their deck https://www.younghouselove.com/2013/07/again-already/
But if I were you I'd just add some tile from your kitchen there and call it good. The wood will be more likely to warp and wear that close to the door and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to patch and match that wood.
if it were me, i would:
a) do it right. rip out some of the wood you have and continue the same pattern.
b) make a big rectangle out of wood, like a big welcome mat. same color and wood as the rest of the floor.
Good idea!
I second the idea to just make a pattern with with wood in the entryway. it would be really cool with pieces that are curved, like a circle radiating towards the door. I just have no idea how one would pull that off, but if anyone could, it would be you!
if money were no object, i'd redo all the wood so you don't have a seam. the seam would bother me more with wood to wood than wood to tile. if you can cut a couple of existing boards out and run it so there is no seam i'd do that. otherwise i'd go with tile.
that's exactly what I was going to recommend too!
There's titles that looks like wood like this: https://www.lowes.com/Wood-Look-Tile/_/N-1z0y8zw/pl#!
That way you won't have to worry about the groove but it will look awesome! 🙂 Just a though.
Turn that space into an opportunity for Art – use the same stain, but create detail through a plank pattern or design. Make it a focal point [for the RIGHT reasons, haha] 🙂
I'm excited to see what you end up with – you go on and work the Mandi Magic, girl! 😉
Emily
I really think this is the best option if you're committed to the wood option. Make the seam work to your advantage and make it look intentional because there's no way you're going to be able to make it unnoticeable.
Do Not put the threshold piece in. You'll trip on it and it will drive you crazy! What about laying the new wood in the opposite direction or on a diagonal right there?
If you absolutely want wood, you aren't going to match what is there so I wouldn't even try. Do something decorative. You know how some homes with tile floors put in a design that kind of looks like a rug because they've put in a border of decorative tile? Do something like that. Is there even such a thing as wood inlay tiles? A little herringbone square with blond and dark planks.
Also, you could look at alternative types of tile. Tiling the area with stones or something very organic could be really cool. I've been dying to see someone do the penny tiling. That has really intrigued me but I wouldn't take on the project myself at this point. I think pennies have a gorgeous color though that would be interesting with your wood.
Cut into the existing hardwood and break up that straight line. That way when you install the new it will blend in better.
yes. this. i would pull up every other board so you can continue with the existing floor pattern and not have a noticeable seam.
Ok, just throwing this out there: Have you ever considered striping the entry? If you put blonde wood (laid in the opposite direction) next to the dark, maybe the seam wouldn't be so noticeable, and if the dark toned wood didn't match exactly it wouldn't matter, because it wouldn't be right next to each other. Plus, it would definitely define the entry as a separate space and might just look kind of fabulous. Just a thought…
https://tocrave.blogspot.com/2012/10/kreyv-of-day_12.html
https://tocrave.blogspot.com/2012/09/stripe-addiction.html
I totally vote for all the people who already mentioned putting it int he opposite direction. That was the first thing that came to my mind. No threshold, no tile, and it'll look intentional.
I'm so glad you posted this. We are going to do hardwood in the next little bit and leave the tile in the entry way. I didn't realize how funny it would look! I'm going to have to show the hubs this, maybe he'll change his mind about keeping it too 🙂 Maybe. I'll be interested to see what you end up doing!
Where I live, I would never put wood in an entry way. After one winter, it would be destroyed. So, I would definitely say tile. But seeing as you're against it, I'm really liking the ideas of doing something completely different with the wood. Some sort of pattern of differentiation in pattern would help make it look intentional rather than an after thought.
You could make the transition sort of like this:
https://pinterest.com/pin/202450945722368666/
Instead of having a sharp transition it's more organic looking. The herringbone would mimic that on the ceiling!
I know it's tile, but it's sexy tile…you could do hexagon tiles instead of the herringbone and just cut a little out of the existing wood floor to make it look like it was on purpose!
https://pinterest.com/pin/202450945722229505/
https://pinterest.com/pin/202450945722212243/
Just a thought 🙂
Can you still get the same wood you already have throughout your living room? I've learned from experience that if you don't go with your gut and go with what you really love, you will never be happy with your second or third choice. It may be a little more work and a little more money to continue with the wood, but you will be much happier…methinks.
I'm sorry to hear about Dylan. I hope she's doing better…poor thing.
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Another vote for this plan!
Ditto! If you google image search "wood floor patterns" there are a bunch of fantastic ideas! Sunburst, chevron/herringbone, contrasting frames, and a lot of different parquets.
Personally I think it would be beautiful to do a chevron that matches your exterior shutters.
You're not new to the old concrete floor route. What about super glossy white? High contrast so it looks less like your're trying to fix the problem and more like you planned it??? Can't wait to see what you decide.
You have a midcentury vibe going in your house – I know you said you didn't want tile, but what about slate? Installed in an off-set brick pattern rather than the usual tile square pattern. Just an idea! I dislike tile, but love the midcentury slate look!
If you can't remove the existing hardwood and add onto it seamlessly, I would create border around the entryway and fill the center it in with hardwood (like this: https://www.originalhardwood.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/santos_mahogany-300×201.jpg) If you are feeling fancy you could use a contrasting wood for your rectangular outline. Laying the center planks in an interesting pattern (herringbone, diagonal, repeating rectangles), would be interesting, but I guess that decision would be dependent on how wide your planks are.
It sucks that you have to redo this area, but I think you gave yourself a chance to lay flooring in a way you never would have considered before. Good Luck!
B was exactly what my comment was going to be! Smart, huh?
You could do a chevron or patterned with the wood or you could do a stained concrete treatment. That might not solve the height of the wood problem but that is what area rugs are for 😉
Genius!
Rather than just running it in a opposite direction/chevron, I'd also run a "border" for the new wood in the entryway. Then it looks more intentional – like an inlay.
Install it perpendicular to the existing. We did this with a completely different material (old wood and resilient vinyl) and it hides that they're different. We also have a huge (8" wide) transition strip between two rooms and it's surprisingly not awful looking.
that totally made me laugh.
Amber
I'm a very visual person, so it's easier to actually see the variation. So here are a few options. Hopefully they help!
https://www.heartpine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/J-Cortese.jpg
https://www.renovation-headquarters.com/images/hardwood%20floor%20patern%202.jpg
https://www.houseideas.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/laminate-wood-flooring-styles.jpg
Option A or B and then throw down a nice rug to hide the seam.
I would do wood but do something to DRAW attention to the area, rather than hide it-like the chevron, perpendicular ideas or maybe something completely unheard of like a diamond figuration.
In my experience, the more i try to hide a mistake, the more it looks like a mistake. So why not make it Mandilicious?
What about using that same product but in a design? Maybe mitering corners to create a square….and in the center doing something interesting….this probably makes no sense…but I can see it in my head…oy
Or pour some concrete and stain it and call it a day:)
A large entry rug!
what about the tile that looks like wood?? I have seen some very good looking tile that you would swear was wood…I would run it in the opposite direction as stated by so many above and make it look intentional
I really like the idea of using wood but doing it in a pattern. That way it would be on purpose not a glaring line of a mistake that you'll remember everytime you walk there. C'mon Mandi, You Da Man! You got this!
My very first thought was your Plan "A"!!! Do it right. Of course, it's more extensive, but by taking out some of the shorter pieces and continuing the pattern it will look like you didn't do anything at all (and isn't that the point with something like this?).
P.S. – Mandi, I so love YOUR guts! You ripped that tile up without even thinking about any of these problems…true DIYer!!
Curious, does it rain frequently or snow where you live? Where I live, hardwood floors in an entryway would be about as practical as carpet in a bathroom. Seriously, who does that?! Why? I have yet to figure that one out.
Anywho, if wood is definitely your #1 choice, I like the idea of mixing and matching in a herringbone style. Sort of that you'd-never-know-I-did-it-on-accident effect. If you don't like that idea, I think I would give major consideration to removing the flooring already in place. I know you say it's a chore beyond compare, but you are guaranteed to get exactly what you want. I would hate for you to compromise, dish out your hard earned money, only to have that pull in your heart every time you walked into the house. Walk into the house knowing you love every inch of it!
Can't wait to see your end result!
Steph
https://www.newlymynted.blogspot.com
Mandi you're so unique you should embrace the odd ball space! Maybe something like this
https://pinterest.com/pin/985231139643674/ or this https://pinterest.com/pin/985231139642069/ or this https://pinterest.com/pin/985231139642072/ or this https://pinterest.com/pin/985231139642029/. You'll make it awesome!
Fun problem to solve. I would do a border in the entry way in the same kind of wood, then inside that border use a different color of wood to make a border, then inside all that do something amazon like you always do. Like a herringbone pattern. It would be like a really cool inlaid wood rug for the entry. Good luck.
I agree with almost everyone here. Don't sweat it, just add a border to that area and make that space look like a rug, except out of wood. They use to do that all the time in older homes.
read my mind! this would be fabulous!
I think you should put a border around it and then fill in the rest. Then it will look intentional and even define an entry way.
Put cement to level out the two floor levels. Then paint the cement.
Since you're going to have to trim the wood anyway, I would cut some back a little farther and stagger the seams and blend in the new wood. It sounds like you'll be happier with that anyway. 🙂
Put cement to level out the two floor levels. Then paint the cement.
What about finding a matching wood plank tile and install it in a herringbone or chevron pattern that runs perpendicular to the current wood flooring? It still wouldn't be wood but you would have uniformity in color and something totally unexpected at the same time.
Check out these wood designs. Maybe something will get the ideas flowing. https://pinterest.com/caldwellproject/wood-design-entryway/
No fair! She totally stole my idea. Great minds and all that, I guess.
I would go opposite direction and Different wood! Like the giant rug idea – it won't look like you are fixing a mistake! I live in the worst winters and have hard wood in my entry – no problems!
I love herringbone, but it honestly sounds like it would be a little busy for that spot. Unless you did the pattern really huge. I like the idea of doing a pattern though. Small patterns look busy, big patterns make a bigger statement and feel more fresh. This lady's woodworking is AMAZING! I would totally do a pattern like one of these really big in that spot. It would be gorgeous, make a big statement, and be a lot more unique than herringbone or chevron.
https://www.arielealasko.com/p/blog-page.html
I also like the idea of painting the cement with an awesome pattern like you've done elsewhere in your house!
Create a border around the area with the wood going in the opposite direction for two or three board widths. Then start laying it in the same direction as the old wood. I hope you can visualize what I am talking about cause there is no way I can draw it on here. );
https://pinterest.com/pin/325596248031164797/
Saw this and thought of you…
Do a penny tile entrance with your house number like Michelle did!!! Check out her first image here: https://www.4men1lady.com/utah-home-tour/
Do a different wood pattern, like herringbone. Make it look like a wooden "area rug" so you can have a seam but it won't look awkward.
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I was going to say this as well!!! I work for a flooring store, and this is what we commonly do when we run into this issue. It's good that you have concrete and have this option available. I also agree with Janette – The2Seasons comment. To do the border, and then fill it in with the wood.
I think either would look great!
I didn't read the other comments so I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but why not do a really cool inlay pattern in the entire area? Make the perimeter of the area in question a nice frame in a contrasting color then do some kind of a compass looking inlay or something? I'm excited to see what you come up with.
I like the very first comment. Lay the entry wood in a different pattern and call it great. I'd even maybe try a different tone or shade of wood so it's obvious this was a well thought out decision rather than a sketchy patch job.
And no no no to the threshold.
And I think you need to change the title of this post to "What WOOD you do?"
https://placesinthehome.com/chevron-home-decor-and-accessories/
same color wood with whitewashed wood chevron pattern. See pic in above link.
How about making a wooden rug. Either put planks down and paint them…then stencil a rug pattern over the planks. Or use different wood scraps if you want a stained "rug".
If you got SUPER ambitious, you could DIY something like this: https://www.wayfair.com/Cocomosaic-16-x-16-Puzzle-Style-Envy-Wood-Mosaic-Tile-CC-06-210-CKO1008.html
It would take a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but it would look pretty fierce.
I have wood, and I have tile. And I own a tile business, so I'm probably biased. I'd say do a different tile pattern. I'd kind of like some of the long, skinny tiles in a herringbone pattern. There are also lots of funky options, try visiting a custom tile shop. If they don't sell to the public, you can usually call & get an appointment. Do something creative. It's kind of neat that you left a little spot, because a small area like that won't cost much to do (depending on your tastes!) and you could have fun changing it out in a few years. Marble slabs would be amazing. Not in my budget, but just throwing it out there!
Take a dremel and cut out the pieces maintaining the natural lengths, NOT one cut all across, but staggered. Might as well not bother if you go straight across, because it will always look like a mistake. A steamer and scraper works really well to remove the glue. I did it in my entire kitchen…tedious, but well worth it. I'm not sure wood in a pattern would look much better than the tile. The space is just not large enough or differentioated enough (by a wall or door) to merit a different treatment.
Someone has already beat me to suggesting penny tile a la Michelle from 4Men1Lady. I have seen hers in person and loved the house numbers and will probably copy it when I pull the POWDER BLUE tile from my own entry. You, however, are not a copycat, so you could do some other awesome pattern with penny tile?
Another thought I had…we almost rented a mid-century modern house last year where the owners had used full sheets of OSB (what I like to call particle board, but my hubby corrects me) as wood flooring throughout the dining and entry areas (stained and sanded and coated with some sort of -thane within an inch of its life — neat look, no slivers). Here's a link of a similar application https://www.hometalk.com/946080/our-finished-osb-flooring. You can also use a sheet of plywood in the same way. I don't know the dimensions of your area, but using one large piece of that type of material could be a cool look with the rest of your entry and living room vibe. Especially if you put your own spin on it and made it Mandilicious. If it was plywood you could whitewash it before you seal it…could be cool! Also, bonus, cheap! Also, bonus, removable if you don't get too aggressive with your adhesive.
Crap, now I feel like I've given away my one neat idea, and if you happen to do it and then *I* later get around to doing it myself in lieu of my powder blue tile, it will look like I copied you. Just remember you heard it hear first 🙂
I have once seen someone connect to different wood floors by a single row of tiles. I know it sounds odd but it looked awesome!! The other floors where both old wood but different if I remember correctly and they used old (probably repurposed) colorful mediterrean floor tiles. I don't know if you know these but they are beautiful, come in many patterns and color variations and I have been pining for them forever. It might just be the quirky detail that fits your house so wonderfully.
Stained concrete.
Hi Mandy! im usually more of a lurker than a commenter but i figured why the heck not give my two cents! have you thought of putting another layer of concrete s it is flush with the wood, and then polishing the concrete? it looks super modern and works well with the earthiness of the wood. it's also surprisingly warm to the touch. you could then have a flat woven rug as a welcome rug which you can switch out and change as your tastes evolve or trends change.
whatever you decide to do, i know it's going to be simply fabulous!
all the best!
your biggest fan Down Under!
Emma
Wow. So many awesome ideas! I'm sure you'd make any of them work. Painting the cement, laying a pattern or perpendicular wood (that should totally be a band name), or even a more modern, organic tile. Go with your guts! *drops mic*
What about cork?
Agree, there is more wear at tear by the door and tile is a great solution to that anyway. Though you will probably want a new tile. So tough love, option C. Find a tile and fall in love with it. Sometimes you have to be practical and love it later.
I can't think of the proper decorating term for this, so work with me…what if you sort of "framed" the area around by the door, and then filled in the "frame" with blanks that match the rest of the floor? It would give it a bit of a door mat feel? Wish I could remember what the heck this is called…usually it's done around the perimiter of a room…good luck. 🙂
Sorry-but I too vote for staggering some cuts back on the existing floor and making it all seamless with the same flooring. I think the varied material will chop up the visual space whereas a uniform floor will give you more furniture placement and decorating options.
This! is what I was trying to say…didn't read the comments before I wrote mine.
I would do mosaic tile. I love love love bustin' up tile for mosaics! You could use pieces of your kitchen tile and some other pieces – maybe add a few pieces with some bright color just for fun. It could be random, or artsy and intentional. It is easy and so much fun!
First of all, the title of this post should have been: "What WOOD you do?" Second of all: Match the wood as close as possible and install a really cool Mandi-licious rug?
Love, Betheny [email protected] By the way, Thank you so much for featuring my sweet sister's pink kangaroo pillow! She is amazing and was so excited to work with you. 😉
Maybe someone already said this (I didn't have time to read through the comments), but what if you did some sort of pattern with the wood so it looked intentional. Like maybe a square around the outside and then the stuff on the inside set at a diagonal (like your white planked wall), or a horizontal pattern alternating between a light wood and dark? So it looks like the entry was intended to be more ornate. I'm sure you'll make it look amazeballs!
I had all wood in our old house and three kids! Never again will I have wood flooring at the high traffic entrance. Tile was my answer. Nothing beats it for easy maintenance and durability. But it has to look GREAT! So I had my flooring installer inlay a tile mosaic floor (looks like an area rug) in front of the door with a frame of wood flooring around it.
This would solve the straight cut edge of the existing wood and bring in the durability of tile for this high traffic and abused area.
Here's a couple of pictures so you can see how it looks: https://www.southhousedesigns.com/tile-rug-entry/
I saw this a bit ago and thought how beautiful it was.
https://www.remodelista.com/files/styles/733_0s/public/fields/april_and_may_auvers_1.jpg
Maybe try some kind of blended transition to accent what is there instead of trying to "hide" a flaw?
Can't wait to see what you come up with, your site is so inspiring. 🙂
What about installing the same wood at a perpendicular angle, so it's long end butts up against the existing short ends and looks like a purposeful design decision to create the foyer separation without actually separating it.
If you do wood, maybe you could paint just that part of the wood floor in a graphic rug sort of effect to hide the seam/delineate the foyer area? So you don't have to have tile but the seam is hidden and its fun to look at? 🙂
Our last home had limestone tile throughout, but the front entry had a granite insert that matched the granite in our kitchen. You could border the entry with wood and insert the matching granite. It was quite striking upon entering the home and set the tone for the rest of the house.
I like the other suggestions of a wood pattern to set the entry way apart from the hallway. Good luck!
When we (read hubs)took out a wall, a big oak threshold was put in. IMHO it's too tall and a tripping hazard. Have you seen the tiles that look like oh, maybe 6" X 24" wood planks? You'd still have a threshold, but it could be a pretty tile strip that matches the tile and/or the wood, fairly closely. Also they have the 1X1 sections that could incorporate both shades and be a gentle step.
We had a threshold between wood and tile and it was fine – between our living room and kitchen.
That said, I like the first idea to run the wood opposite.
Why don't you use wood flooring to frame out the edges in a rectangular design… then feel in the middle with a diagonal or herringbone pattern? It will look intentional… kind of like a wood rug design.
Cork!
do a chevron design with wood with a threshold between it and the existing. That's what I would do. But if I were to pick between your options, I'd say option A.
How about a herringbone pattern with a border going around it?
I just saw Karen's comment 3 comments above mine…ditto. Great minds think alike!! 🙂
They have some great tile options that look like wood now which might be a nice alternative. You could do a lighter color and going a different way so it looks intentional. You would have more of a wood look but the durability of tile.
Until you make up your mind you could clean up the existing concrete, paint or stain it and put in a reducer that leads up to the wood floor. We have almost a reducer up to our kitchen floors and no one's tripped on it… yet.
When were kids our house had a similar problem when my dad was redecorating.
What he did was run the wood in different direction and at the join (where horisontal meets vertical) he placed a large feature piece of copper metal – it was supposed to stand out! After a while he cut a circle into the centre of the "wrong"way wood and had a compass/sundial looking thing inlaid. Only when we were older and could read the thing properly did we see he had scriptures and family sayings engraved on it – he said the God and family were most important and every one that stands in his entrance or steps over his threshold will KNOW this!
either opposite or if you want to get fancy, lay in the wood in some kind of design/pattern/mosaic. either one would look intentional. the only problem with a design is it might become outdated with some designs eventually. laying the wood perpendicular would be easiest, look intentional, won't be something specific that may go out of style later. but there are also timeless designs out there to choose from.
I haven't read all the other comments, so I may be repeating what someone else has said. I think you should float in some new concrete to bring the level up as much as you can to match the entry plate and get as close as possible to the wood level. Ad a transition piece if appropriate. Now I would want to see you paint an awesome entry rug on the concrete. You could change the design as your tastes change . And we've all enjoyed that happening numerous times. I'm really loving the living room and your daughter's room. The ombré wall was incredible.
Ok, I was going to look and see if anyone else threw this idea in, buuuuttt…that was before I realized how many people have commented. 🙂
Would you be able to cut the wood back at varying degrees and tile it with a similar feel to this hardwood and tile look?
Because I really love this look and think it totally works with your style.
Best of luck! I know whatever you do will look great and way to get rid of some builder beige!
I say a wood pattern w/ a border. But, first paint a faux trial of it exactly the way it would look. Now, if you're thinking about Chevron, I know the first thought is to do it in the same direction as the door, but think about the idea of the wood being in-line/same direction as the wood on the floor? So, you'd start where each wood plank ends (after you've created your border (that's not too wide). But first- do your "Mandi-thinking-outside-of-the-box" (which is why I'm a subscriber:~) & have fun w/ the space! Keeping in mind that you'll be able to cover it up with the wood when you're done playing. Keep on keepin' on, Mandi- you're an inspiration!(and one of the only two blogs I subscribe to:)
If you want wood I think you should do something like this:https://sawdustgirl.com/2013/06/21/wood-floor-design-in-powder-room/
She framed out the edges and did a special design on the inside to make it look intentional.
We ripped out carpet and had the same problem, we ran the wood in the opposite direction….Good luck.
Debbie
I would do slate. Something dark and rich.
I agree with what's already been said about laying the new wood a different direction. Perpendicular would be easiest and probably not something that would "go out of style" like a pattern. Can't wait to see what you do!
My thought, exactly! Or you could run one perpendicular and then start a herringbone pattern for the entryway. Mmmm… I'm drooling at the thought…
Check this idea out!
https://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/0e/0e/ba/0e0ebad7fe9df8c86b4c622496d0d6fe.jpg
It would be crazy hard, but I like!
Hi! I have similar flooring to you, but tongue & groove. I was going to put cork in my kitchen, which I own, but changed my mind. I wouldn't try to match it, ever. however, something dramatically different always makes a statement.
So…. I'm taking apart my back yard fence and going to use it for flooring, plus the ceiling on my back porch.
My [insert sarcasm here] beloved, ex-poc-dh laid the existing floor, and in one door it's 3/4", but in the other door, it's 1". So I have to figure out how to thinset my floor. Anyway…
That's my thought! 🙂
I would lay one horizontal against those existing planks, then lay the rest diagonally. This would create an entrance zone and you don't have to deal with a threshold, which we have and it annoys me daily.
Good luck!
I am voting same as Rachel above me! One matching piece perpendicular to the existing planks similar to a threshold but flush with the floor. Then use the same flooring in the front section but go diagonal or something different. We're doing a herringbone right now, man it is taking forever but loving it!! 🙂
Why not just do plan A and use it as an opportunity to put an area rug in the entry that slightly covers the seam without blocking the doorway? Seems simpler then the other plans.
Making a pattern with different colors of wood would be nice. It's a small space, so it wouldn't be too much work plus the pattern would make the seam look intentional.
Why not lay a decorative pattern (like herringbone) in wood in the entryway? That way, it's clear it's a design element and not a random mistake.
That's what I was thinking! Use some of that hardwood you ordered and do a French parquet pattern. I know the gal at the Brooklyn Limestone blog did something similar when she had to transition mismatched hardwood floors in her kitchen area.
Couldn't you do a herringbone pattern in the entry. Then the wood going a different direction would make sense, maybe.
I would do herringbone to make it look like a purposeful design choice rather than a fix for an 'oh crap' moment 🙂 … or some other pattern that makes your design-heart go pitter- pat :). Good luck!
Oooo, just had another thought. There's this amazing product called Ardex (you've probably heard of it)… it's a concrete skimcoat. It's originally meant for floors, which would be perfect for you, but it's all over blogland on walls, countertops, etc. It would look amazing with your industrial style and would flow well with the hardwood floors too. Check out Kara Paslay's blog – she and her husband use it all the time for their clients.
Can't wait to see what you do! Cuz your stuff always rocks my world!!! 🙂
I would probably run a decorative border around the area and continue the same wood planks in the middle.
I would do something decorative! Either a border in wood all the way around the edges (think picture frame) with either the wood continuing in rectangles into the center (You could use different wood finishes to create contrast or do the same as your current wood and make it more subtle) Or, you could also do some sort of cool "wood inlay" sort of thing. Think boarder in wood, giant X from corner to corner and then fill in the inside of the X with cut boards. I think it would look incredible and definitely purposeful. It will make the entry way separate yet still a part of the same space.
Stained Concrete. It's amazing.
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If you are looking for an alternative to a wood pattern (which is a pretty great idea folks) how about doing a DIY concrete floor entrance? You could go for an industrial look for a nice basic palette or do a fun pattern that ties into your current style…(though you would probably want to change it again as soon as you redecorate-which is all the time -lol
I didn't read through the previous comments so please Call it a "feature" it "defines the entry space" or what have you.
K, I read the other comments now. I take back my previous one and now sit firmly in the herringbone team.
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I woud still use wood in this entry but make it look like a rug, with a pattern. lay a border around the perimeter and fill in with some sort of easy pattern to make it look like it was original. then the seam isn't even noticed!
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My vote is level the concrete with the existing floor and then stain it. Seems totally up your alley! Great option since you have a concrete subfloor!
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Lots of fun options and colors!
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I know you are leaning away from tile… but penny rounds are really cute and would be a more funky decorative option compared to the standard 12x12s! they even make them in a fun coppery color that would look nice next to the wood… just a thought!
I would create a wooden “rug” at the threshold. Like herringbone or rectangle inside of rectangle. Then paint it a lot of different colors. It would mesh with your existing floors but be a defined space of its own. But I’m more excited to see what you will do with it! You’ve got an awesome decor brain girl. jelly
I am thinking running wood in an opposite direction or creating a pattern might be a little much with the existing wood and the wooden door… I think I would raise the concrete, stain it, and get a cool rug to help define that area:)