so many to make - and fast!
one of the major ones -
hardwood.
we're putting it throughout the entire main floor...
that's a big commitment!
{especially since husband is installing it himself!}
deciding criteria:
* there has to be enough of it, we need 1400sqft
* it has to stand up to abuse from the dog and baby
{poor hardwood, doesn't know what it's in for!}
* it has to look good
* it's got to be the right price!
surprisingly, this narrows down the options quite a bit!
for this project, here's what we're looking at for choices:
after a few "durability" tests, it's been narrowed down even more -
goodbye birch, you may be pretty, but you won't make it a day with our boys!
if we go with the ones that meet all the deciding criteria,
we're really left with options 3 and 4.
tough call!
with number 3, Acacia, we have 27% more durability of oak so it can handle itself!
at the same time, it has a lot of movement, so could be too busy.
with number 4, Oak, it just feels so typical and safe...
but is now really the time to spice it up?!
Hey Saskia! Love checkin' out your blog periodically. It's so playful and cute! Just wanted to give my two bits on choosing wood. My only comment is regarding colour. In the home we purchased the wood is a dark chocolate brown. We also have a white cat that sheds. Every last bit of hair shows up as well as the dust, so my recommendation is to stick to a lighter colour. After my experience, I would be picking number 3. Maybe I've helped, maybe I've confused you more. Regardless... good luck with the renos!
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Liz, you're awesome :) we had dark in the last house too - and YES, baby + dog + dark hardwood = mama cleaning the floor every 5mins!! We spoke to a hardwood installer and he said stay away from the Acacia wood (#3) :S so if anything, THAT confused us more!! So most likely, at this point, we're caving and doing the dark stuff again (although this #4 isn't as dark as before so maybe less of a pain in the butt?!).
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