One of the first projects we tackled for Operation Making a House a Home was the floors in the entry way and den. We wanted a cohesive look throughout most of the main floor. We initially thought we wanted it throughout, but after living here for a month or so, we decided to leave carpet in the family room. The hardwood in the kitchen and dining room was fairly new. We were able to match it easily with the identical flooring that was used. We found the floor (MoHawk Golden Oak) at out local flooring store. The installers did a fabulous job at feathering it in with the existing.
Below is a photo of the very dated entryway tile. It was in great condition, but very indicative of the early '90s. To the right is the den that had a newer yet very light colored carpet. Not our style, nor is it conducive to life with kids and a dog. We did the demo ourselves, but left installation to the professionals.
Here is a shot of the foyer after:
It's hard to tell the difference between the original and newly installed floor. We were over the moon with how well it turned out. Our cost was much less than if we had ripped it all out and started over. Win Win.
I don't have a before of the den. It was not much, just light colored carpet. The room really came to be after the floor install. Below is how the room looks now.
It is easily my favorite room in the house. It is cozy with lots of natural light. The fireplace adds extra warmth during the cold midwest winters. We found the chairs and lamps at Pier One and Home Goods. The table is repurposed. Look for more on that project in an upcoming blog.
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