Need flooring feedback
So Ive purchased a pretty generic, less than 600 sq ft Southern California condo built in the late 70s. I am struggling with a hard surface flooring choice, I'd like something with a little character, but not something I'll hate in a few years.
My furnishings and art are eclectic -modern/ mid century, art is mostly ethnic and different mediums. I suppose the floors could be a neutral canvas...but does it have to be? Here are couple products that caught my eye:
A laminate: http://www.floormaker.co.uk/store/laminate/kronotex-8mm-zebrano-plum-astoria-laminate/c474419 (I could not find any picture not linked to a seller unfortunately. But this is not the vendor I'd use)
Thanks for any feedback or other ideas. Budget is an issue- would like product under $3 sq ft, which both are
Posted Feb 15, 2016, 2:34 PM UTC
To be honest, I lean toward minimalism. That having been said, I feel like the floors you've picked are artwork themselves. I would personally be tempted to leave the rooms a little sparse and make the floors a talking piece, whereas a plainer floor would leave more room for your art to talk.
I will tell you, though, I've seen some busy, eclectic decor that I never would have imagined working well. I just haven't seen a lot of it!
Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking that even though I like color on the walls, I'd do a stark white with floor like these. My furniture has really clean lines...it's my art work that varies significantly in medium and style. I really want unique flooring but I am also getting it for years to come so I want to be mindful of styles changing.