Jeffrey Vogel Yes. Cynthia, I understand. That's the problem. I know what I covet having spoken with interior designer from Utah (J. Scott Anderson) who worked on a Cameo home with similar alternating diamond pattern. They were kind enough to share spec's. I simply am unable to source for 3 weeks. I even attempted to work with tile shop! It's the Lycian Collection - Letoon White Marble and Lycian Glaucus Black - Turkish I believe. Might you have any sources? Thank you.
Cynthia Taylor-Luce Ah Jeffrey, I'd have to look around here, and a Toronto area source wouldn't be any good to you either, I think. :(
I looked up Lycian Collection and they aren't in your area. I suppose they could ship to you, but what sort of quantity of tiles would you be wanting? Is price an object? :) Lycian Collection doesn't sell to the public but they do to the Trade so it's possible I could arrange something for you.
How does the tile setter manage to keep the grout colors separated between light and dark...i really want to know so i can spec that on an upcoming project. they always tell me they cannot do it without bleed.... »
Terri Fitzgerald Design But these are not 24 or 30" tiles as they appear ~ a close look reveals that there are actually 4 tiles in each one "square" and the grout in the white ones is light and the grout in the black ones is dark....hence my question. I usually spec zero grout line whenever possible but grout still does show so I'm just wondering how the tile setter did this....See the 4 tiles comprising one? That's what I mean.
bepsf Yes, I see that there are 4 tiles per square...
...I also see that the same color grout appears to have been used all the way around, as the black squares have the same grout as the white squares. The designer apparently split the difference and chose a medium toned grout.
As I mentioned at the start of this ideabook, black, white and gray are true neutrals. Combining black and white in a checkerboard is about as strong a pattern as it's possible to have. Using a near-neutral red on the sofa allows for the introduction of red (which always looks terrific with black and white) without detracting from the bold floor. The designer picked a red with enough black in it to tone it down while keeping enough yellow in it to keep it red.
Throw in a red piece of furniture for added drama. This dynamic and bold design is accomplished through the high-gloss diamond patterned floor partnered with the deep red sofa. It is a very eye-catching and striking combination.
1. Flooring Need I say more with this picture? (Am I the only one drooling?) The oversize checkered pattern finished in high-gloss is apt to take your breath away. Pair it with a red sofa and boom: This living room is spiced with sophisticated drama.
tile floors - love the black and white, but not the checks-too bold. I like a lining of black around white checks. Already have one in mind that I love.