I would not choose character grade for a modern interior or coastal for thta matter. I usually try to get a box bring it home and see how it looks in your light and with your stuff. Boxes of flooring can have a real mix of boards and often a goor flooring expert will try to keep the knots to a min. but it might require a lot of extra boxes.

I agree with @Patricia Colwell Consulting's advice above. In addition, the Montrieux pictured in your OP would be a huge No due to its gray tones. Those gray tones make it very difficult to find furniture, upholstery, window treatments that go with it. And that faux driftwood look washes out the entire room. That's why that photo has all the bright green wall in the back. Take your hand and cover that green in the photo, and now see how drab the space becomes due to the floor. Also, gray is a trend that has come and gone, if you care about that.

@ Patricia Colwell and @ M Miller, thank you both for your valuable advice. My installer advised I should order 10% extra. I could ask him to select planks that have less knots.

Moreover, I think I will keep shopping color. Do you like the Corinthian color? My concern with that one is that it is very matte, no gloss at all. Looks a little rustic.

Hello - I am looking at the exact two colors. Would love to see pictures of you got one of these. Thanks !

Same here …. Any installed photos of what you selected would be very helpful.!!!