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Flooring advice carpet or light oak flooring

8 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hi I was lucky to be gifted this sofa which is very comfortable washable and vertically indistructable I bought some light cushions and a light mat knowing I would be changing the carpet in the future what advise would you give which will mean we can change the surroundings in the future is that it's neutral enough to do that

as you can see we have installed a light oak staircase and flooring we are having two sets of bi fold interior doors to divide the room (at the side you can see and at the end) and there is currently wood at both points my partner is keen to have carpet so it's warmer and cosier in the winter but I wanted the oak flooring throughout the floor space is big but I think it will flowing nicely although I am worried about the log burner spitting and burning and scolding the new carpet or floor help / advice or anything would be appreciated so I can sleep at night !! Ps the room that flows into it is the family room which is greys plums silver etc so thinking a cream carpet might not go would love silvery grey but sofa wouldn't go.....

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Brandi Nash Hicks
8 years ago
I would put hardwood in that room and purchase a rug ,that should make you both happy,also I wouldn't buy carpet to match a sofa...sofas can change later carpet is more permanent
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R Thomas Rainbow
8 years ago
Depends if you are carrying on with the tap dancing classes...
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hello loubrad1973, I would suggest a wood flooring that continues from your hall into the living room.... Are the sofas next to each other for a reason.. You could split them up and have 1 in the other room? I don't see why silvery grey won't go with brown or plum... Have found a couple of cushions which I think you might like 1 is lighter and offers contrast, you could also add a bit of plum... I'd put 2 on one side rather than all the way along... Also you can add to the feel by finding a nice silvery grey plain throw.... Folded over one arm, or on the other folded over the back a little to one side or layer 2 colours... Dark grey and light silvery grey with accents of plum.. :))

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P & P Maintenance Services
8 years ago
I would follow the floor through from the hallway as it would open the area up.
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I would carry through the wood flooring and add colour with accessories

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