Thanks, we are up there all the time, live at the coast mainly, and this was so long ago, (we had missed the window of his (contractor) availability,and it was due to our own mis-guided planning at the last minute; this work-time available was in a tight schedule then; he is busy with many jobs; so of course, couple of years later, we can live with the floor for sure, and now we are waiting for $$ !! So I just have to be patient, make it work, but I still think if a person does the floor incorrectly, they should do whatever it takes to make the whole floor the same; and I really do LIKE this guy and have worked with him before,( he would not normally approve something knowing me). I like the idea of that, and just replace it all with nice tile that is similar. Hard to find! You know! Anyway, I have better photos from over past few weeks spent up at the farm, because I am frustrated as hell. We had already bought all of the hardware,faucets/shower-head/vanity and mirror for the 2nd, hall ,bathroom/all towel holders, racks, etc., and it is stored waiting in one whole room, taking up space! Bummer! (NOTE: the original tiles, marble, are all the light ones, the ones he used are like shape of a cross; risk of removing anything now is the same as what apparently happened, they break easily. Oh well, it's only a floor! ;-)

The problem I have with using the filler is that it doesnt always last if not done properly and based on the work I have seen them do, I dont trust them to fill it properly. If the filler comes out in 6 months, then where am I stuck. They will just say my dogs scratched the floors up. based on my experience with them over the last several months I dont trust them. I told them to credit me on the floor (a percentage) and they declined. I upgraded to this flooring, I shouldnt have scratches.

What a charming apartment.......Is there an IKEA near you? I would shop there for basics ( or someplace similar ) The Living Room- a couch, two living room chairs, a coffee table, two end tables and a large area rug. Go for simple neutral styles. Beiges and clean lines. A contemporary look. The Dining Room - a table and four chairs, an area rug and a buffet for the alcove that you show in your photo. You can buy dark brown wood for the tables, buffet and chairs. Then start accessorizing with charming pieces - Look at consignment shops and other types of stores with art and ceramics, etc. Look for 3 large paintings strectched on boards - no frames - in bold colors for your brick wall Look for two lamps for either side of your couch Find 3 ceramic pieces for the top of the console and put them together on one end. You can add accessories as you see things in shops. Once you have the basics your place will look great and the extras can come slowly..... A ladder bookcase in dark wood is always a good addition to the living space. Don't crowd it with books. Place a few books on it and also a few small art pieces. A plant in a basket is another nice thing to be on the lookout to purchase......... Have fun.......

Go into Kilian in Kensington and see what they can get they are always getting new stuff that is really affordable ask them to show you the Nuevo catalogue you will find lots of choices. Tell them Patricia sent you , I worked there for 12 yrs until I moved to B.C.