I agree all floors should be the same but NOT gray. I would go for a lighter brown shade from the stone

Thanks jvk910! I plan on changing out the stone and color of that fireplace. Complete redo of that one! Would the gray work with a cream stacked stone covering the fireplace?

There is so much nature, I would try to bring it inside and go with natural wood colors inside too. I would maybe search for fireplace photos on houzz to see what that type of house has. Maybe cobblestone?

Thank you Joanna, it goes against my “clean lines with pops of color” style so I haven’t looked at that style much. I have a few ideas on my page but will look more at that color palette- natural wood. See? I just knew I couldn’t do this alone!

Do you like this one?

Or this one? I have to admit, I’m not much of s fan of the cobblestone though. The fireplace is really big and will definitely be the focus of the living room. If it can compete with the views! LOL

Maybe it’s just my perspective, but I think local stone is always more appropriate. I suggest you move to your new state and look around at real stone on patios, foundations, and fences. Do some research on the local stone. For instance, in my area those big river washed stones that are like bowling balls wouldn’t suit a house here, but belong in an area where they are indigenous. We just returned from a trip to the southwest and, although I loved the house style with adobe and colorful tiles, in my area a house built in that style would feel out of place. Take your time, live with the house for months or a year while you find the flavor of the local architecture.

Remodeling1840, good advice but the kitchen remodel that must happen now, is open to the living room and so flooring choice has to be made fairly quickly. I think I like the “natural” warm tones now that I’ve seen a few and it is the Pacific Northwest look for sure! We are moving from Washington State to Oregon so the topography is much the same. Lots of wood, stone and river rock. Maybe a more neutral floor color and wait on that fireplace. What color would you suggest? And thank you! Love the local thought! I grew up in this Oregon town!

If you are willing to keep the stone, you can stain it and use it.

I had no idea you could stain stone! I think it’s more work than we were planning on though. We are remodeling the entire house plus adding some exterior accents to the siding of whatever we decide for the fireplace. Thanks for the idea!

Excuse me but the only thing less work than staining the stone is to do nothing.

He Beverly, what I actually meant was that I may need to hire a professional for the fireplace. We are doing most of the remodeling of the house ourselves so I’m not sure we would want to tackle the fireplace too

Not a pro, but the photos of your house instantly reminded me of Emily Henderson's mountain house in California (she hails from the PNW). She changed up her stone fireplace and redid the flooring which may be helpful to you and give you some ideas to ponder.

Beverly's suggestion to stain the stone rather than tear it out has a lot of merit unless you don't like the shape of the current fireplace rock and prefer to replace it with a different type.

tlynn 1960, where can I find Emily’s project? I tried search but it did not come up. I would really love to see it!

I would consider staining this a different color but it may have some structural issues I have to deal with. Not crazy about the rock shapes either.

I'm loving the MCM furniture! Did you negotiate for some of that? It would work very well with your "clean lines and pops of color" esthetic! Glass stair treads would certainly fit in too!

Hi! I don’t negotiate any of it, it’s not much my style but now I’m looking back and wish I had on some of it! I am not much of a decorator and my eye was only drawn to the color green, which I didn’t like much. But the style itself - darn!

Very very cool house! Replacing the flooring throughout is a big ticket item. Plank grey hardwood is very popular now, but will it be popular in 10 years? Probably not. I would go with classic hardwood flooring in a medium tone. Perhaps go with a wider plank. You'll still love it in 10 years. As for the fireplace, you say it's ugly, I say it has potential. It probably needs a good cleaning. I think the black insert is horrendous. You'll have to call a fireplace company to have the chimney checked out and while they're there, ask them what your options are for getting rid of the insert and maybe get them to do an acid wash on the stone. It would be nice to keep the fireplace since it's an original architectural feature of your midmod home. Maybe live with it for a while before you do anything drastic? I think your clean lines with pops of colour will be brilliant in this house! Good luck! You have a beautiful home!

Thank you! I think I'm going with the advice on the flooring. And yes, that insert :( has to go. I didn’t think about acid wash - great idea! It would buy me some time too. I cannot wait to start updating this gorgeous house! I want to do it justice!

What a time capsule!! I love it all! In addition to removing the insert a new/modern hearth might go a long way to helping you love your fireplace!

Are you going to do anything to the staircase? It’s so funky! (Not passing judgement, just envious of project and probably just being too nosy!) the treads look carpet wrapped and I wonder if there is solid wood or stone under the carpet?

I am dying to see what's under that carpet! Right now, and subject to change is to remove that spiral staircase and replace it with something else. The former owner changed an attic room to a bedroom and added the spiral staircase. Because it was more recent, I suspect it may be wood. I would LOVE it if we found stone though!

Update us if it’s something cool!

I will!

The West Coast Modern look is well suited to this home. I would pay an excellent mason (ie. Master Mason out of Germany or England) to come in and remove the stones on the fireplace. And then I would stack some sort of stone-tile (in the colour/visual) I want and keep going. Personally I like blue stone...but that is a BOLD statement with a fireplace with a cathedral ceiling.

As for flooring, West Coast Modern is all about bringing the colours of the outdoors inside. That means stone floors or wood or 'sand'. The previous owners had the 'sand' look with the carpet. Personally I love the look of pale, wide plank wood flooring in a space like this. You can use the exposed wood trim (upper windows where they had a hard time painting the trim) as an inspiration. It's OK to go LIGHTER than trim. You do NOT have to have the red cedar look. You can have natural oak (not red...go with white) or Birch, pine, fir, etc.

Wood on the floors and natural stone on the fireplace scream out West Coast Modern. The blue (for the water) is already on the walls. You are just about there!

Congrats on the new house. A beauty like this deserves some top-end talent when it comes to the masonry work and the wood floors. Please do not try any 'short term' stains/washes on the stone. It rarely works out and it ends up costing you money. And if 'Life Happens' you could be stuck with a 'bad' fix for many, many, many years. It is best to get in the talent to do it properly now....so that you can enjoy your new home no matter what life throws your way.

SJ. I love your ideas. I think it would be perfect and beautiful for this house- right on point! Blue stacked stone with light hardwood. I can easily visualize this ❤️

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SJ McCarthy, if you have or come across any pictures of the blue stacked stone or tile fireplace, let me know! I’m moving ahead with your suggestions. Thank you!

great house. agree about wood floors, not the wood look tile.

here are some pics that are similar.

Beth H, thank you! I love the flooring in the first picture. And that live edge table. Gorgeous! Is it possible to place heat under wood floors? I’m thinking it might dry it out too much but I do love the wood look ceramic heated floors I have now. I think wood is naturally warmer anyway?

I LOVE this west coast modern exterior! Probably not in the budget but wow! Sigh.....

wood is naturally warmer. with some throw rugs, it will be fine.

that floor you like looks like a wide plank french white oak.

I looked the flooring up by that name and really like it. This project is starting to come together for me. Wait until I show you the kitchen!

Trying to post kitchen pics again

Kitchen pic. Any thoughts on how to use this space?

That's a magnificent home! Deb, you and I seem to be on the same page with the West Coast Modern! LOVE your inspiration pic above! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

So...to get you the most bang for your buck, I HIGHLY recommend working with an Interior Designer who has a list of professionals at his/her beck and call. The cost of the designer will be 'made up' in the savings in labour/time.

Your kitchen needs a COMPLETE redesign...so too your flooring and your main living space and the fireplace. Whew! To get a cohesive look, you will need talents of a Designer. The original homeowner has done projects piece meal....which is what you are trying to 'fix'.

Some of the best designers work with/for Design/Build firms. They have designers/project managers/contractors and subs all under one roof. It can be a one-stop-shop. You can use the kitchen redesign as the 'reason' to see the Designer. And then you can piggy-back the flooring/fireplace into the conversation to see if the addition of the project will entice the designer to offer up a price for the ENTIRE thing.

It's worth a shot.

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SJ, that is a really good suggestion. And you haven’t seen the bathrooms yet! This is a major remodel and it can be overwhelming! Thanks so much for your advice! Stay tuned