Since you were SO helpful with the painting trim question – thank you so much! I’m giving you another advice solicitation.
So, after looking at more pictures and reading reviews, I’m about 55/45 for Brazilian Walnut wood floors for the living/dining room. The other choice we like is Brazilian Koa (tigerwood).
The Koa is beautiful, but I’m worried it’s too “interesting” for this house and might affect resale with its “uniqueness.” It’s also a little softer than the Walnut and I figure that’s a factor with Gus’ nails and if we rent the house in the future.
What I’m concerned about is this:
Rob likes the 5” planks and I think I do too… except…
Here’s some photos of the 5” walnut.
I worry that with the wider planks, as in the bottom two photos, the random dark piece and the random light piece will be too obvious.
If it’s in a 3 1/4” width, I think those variations will blend more into the whole. Here’s a 3 1/4” width.
And for your option to chime in, here’s the Brazilian Koa, which I think is SO pretty and so “me”, but I know that my taste doesn’t necessarily sell a house… plus, I do really like the walnut…
So… what do you think??
3 comments:
I'd be concerned that the random planks, especially the lighter ones, would look too much like replacement boards if someone was just glancing at the floor.
I like both of them. I think the smaller planks look busier...you don't notice the dark and light so much because you are overwhelmed by all of it! I think the Koi (?) wood looks nice too and wouldn't hurt resell too much. Anything is going to be better than what you have!!!
I agree with Ashley that the 3 1/4 planks look a little busy with the different shades/colors. The 5 in planks look better, and the lighter/darker don't bother me so much. Also, if you are installing, you could work with the small areas to make sure there wasn't a random light/dark piece in a weird place.
With that said, I don't think the tiger wood looks too exotic for your house. It's light enough that it could still look traditional if you staged the house that way/if a buyer wanted a more traditional look.
Those are my 2 cents :). I like both options and don't think you can go wrong either way.
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