tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114429127916513848.post7645248780977237611..comments2023-09-12T17:52:48.091+10:00Comments on Leanne and Rups' First Build: Getting the flooring sortedRups and Leannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03635912662231410771noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114429127916513848.post-43419531546179429102012-03-05T17:56:09.327+11:002012-03-05T17:56:09.327+11:00Hi Vince :)
Basically we went out to a showroom w...Hi Vince :)<br /><br />Basically we went out to a showroom where the Mosowood is displayed with the intention of making sure the Brown Mallee was okay. To our disappointment we found it to look too artificial and very dull. You must look at it laid in a big piece (at least 5mx5m) to get a good idea of what it will truly look like. <br /><br />On our way out we saw a beautiful bamboo laid in the salesman's office, we both loved it straight away. Asked the man and he said it was Mosowood - Wild Rivers AKA Walnut. <br /><br />I think a dark floor would suit your French Provincial theme beautifully. If you keep your walls and cabinetry light it will look amazing. Over a large piece it didn't look black to me. We saw the Mosowood - Black Opal laid and it has a distinct difference. <br /><br />We are getting ours from Flooring Xtra in Point Cook. The sales guys name is Mathew, he is lovely. http://www.flooringxtra.com.au/ <br /><br />Have a look at these couple of links. If your wife ever watched Brothers and Sisters and loved Nora Walker's house, then she will love the dark floors.<br /><br />http://www.prairiehive.com/blogimages/AB%20-%20brothers1.jpg<br />http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nora-kitchen10.jpg<br />http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nora-kitchen11.jpg<br />http://hookedonhouses.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nora-dr5.jpg<br /><br />I hope this helps,<br />LeanneRups and Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03635912662231410771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6114429127916513848.post-21844513478405643222012-03-04T20:24:33.161+11:002012-03-04T20:24:33.161+11:00Hey guys, loving the blog so far!
Looking at you...Hey guys, loving the blog so far! <br /><br />Looking at your floors and my wife and I are having the same dilemma. We've had our heart set on a bamboo called Brown Sugar (similar to Brown Mallee) both being the distressed look. My wife has now told me she likes Walnut (same as your Walnut/Wild Rivers).. I'm guessing you haven't had your floors laid yet, but what made you choose the darker floors? I would love the darker floors but am worried about it being too dark. It almost does look black unless there's some kind of light on it. The look we're going for in the kitchen/dining/living is the French provincial look with our kitchen being in this style. It's all open plan.<br /><br />What company/supplier did you end up going with? Have heard of alot of suppliers and prices do vary.<br /><br />This decision making is hurting my head :)<br /><br />Thanks!<br />VinceVincenoreply@blogger.com