Floors

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I never realized how cool a floor could be...



































Would you, could you, embrace a floor like these?




Comments

Anonymous said…
In a word, YES - especially that compass.
October 12, 2010 at 8:32 AM
debi said…
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the checks! I always wanted black and white in my kitchen!
October 12, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Angie said…
Terri, I just saw the comment you left me on my "What I've learned" post- Thank you so much! Btw, I've been wanting to do something fun with the wood floor in my entry way for a while now. A couple of these photos have been in my inspiration folder! I just haven't been able to decide or devote the time to it!! ;)
October 12, 2010 at 9:28 AM
jeanette from everton terrace said…
I could do some but not all. I don't like things to be too busy. The one with the floor AND the ceiling done would drive me nuts but the clean more simple ones are quite lovely to me.
October 12, 2010 at 9:37 AM
vignette design said…
So many gorgeous examples, I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite.
Great post Terri!
October 12, 2010 at 10:11 AM
lisaroy said…
I've always loved painted floors. My current place has brazilian cherry so I likely wouldn't be doing any painting but hopefully my next place will have floors needing a facelift and any one of these would be perfect! :)
October 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Beach House Living said…
Really liking the wide planks and the ones with the compass on them.
October 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM
cjsullivan133 said…
Those are some beauties! You could so easily do the wood plank floor, (Blond-wood image) with the the back-room all white. I totally can picture that at your house. Same long hallway!
October 12, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Unknown said…
I'm floored!!! What creative takes on the basic ole floor. I think my hardwoods are feeling a twinge of envy!
xoxo elizabeth
October 12, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Kat said…
What beautiful examples. And what a creative way to liven up a space. My favorites are the turquoise bathroom floor and the herringbone pattern "wood" next to it - gorgeous. Kat
October 12, 2010 at 2:28 PM
Anonymous said…
These are great finds! I fell in love with the first image! xo
October 12, 2010 at 4:20 PM
Tuuli - Lumo Lifestyle said…
My favorite is the painted compass. I have always been a big fan of wooden floors.
October 13, 2010 at 1:56 AM
Susan said…
wow, these are really cool!
xoxo
October 13, 2010 at 3:29 AM
Unknown said…
I would...and I HAVE! Its a complete obsession of mine...great images!
October 13, 2010 at 5:41 AM
Hamptontoes said…
I would absolutely embrace just about any of these floors...absolutely gorgeous, stunning and unexpected! Great post!
October 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM
Karena said…
Oh definitely I am thinking of doing a harlequin pattern.....great examples!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
October 13, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Unknown said…
These are amazing! It makes me want to get out my paintbrush and stencils right now! XX!
October 13, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Ann said…
The black and white chevron patterns are great! I don't know where I would do this though. I wonder if a bathroom would be too small. Maybe I will start with a rug first. Gorgeous pictures!
October 13, 2010 at 8:53 AM
Acquired Objects said…
Love those floors but I'm a low keyed sort of gal so that compass would do it for me...love it! Love that second image it's a killer!
October 13, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
All of the floors are dazzling. It would be almost impossible to choose a favorite. From casual to elegant...all are magnificent.
October 13, 2010 at 11:33 AM
jenna ♥ a little blue said…
yes ~ i embrace them fully. :) great inspirations
October 13, 2010 at 4:32 PM
Genie -- Paris and Beyond said…
I could just lick that black and white floor in the last photo -- well, almost! All great floors and one lovely ceiling (pink and white).

I thought that I would return the favor and hop over here to see your blogs! Merci!
Genie
October 14, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Privet and Holly said…
Would, could
IF the man of
the house were
more open to it!
What a great collection
of floor images.
I enjoyed the tour!
xx Suzanne
October 15, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Cashon&Co said…
To answer your last question, YES, YES I WOULD!
October 16, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Scarlett Fiona Reed said…
OMG YES! I love almost every single one, and remember that black and white stripe from the house in Round Top. Beautiful rooms as well, thanks for posting!
October 16, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Mélanie A. said…
all these floors are amazing
October 17, 2010 at 4:06 AM
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