We're still a LONG way from pool surrounds (Here's where we're at) however to complete other external areas, the outside flooring needs to be decided upon. Whilst scouting for tiles for The Terrigal Project I came across these Travertine tiles in a 'french' pattern.
Talk about L.O.V.E. at first sight!
They will butt up against (proposed) charcoal coloured carpet (play, dining and main bedrooms) and the 600 mm square marble tiles in the family room.
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400 mm square format marble in our guest bedroom en suite. |
I know they can't 'match' the marble; it being unsuitable for outside and around the pool.
I considered, very seriously, grey basalt, but it absorbs heat and becomes too hot to be considered as a pool surround. Likewise, sandstone and light hues can be too reflective and therefore blinding on a hot Australian summer's day.
I considered timber (over the existing slab) too, but heat was also no-no too in this case.
Any ideas?
What do you think of the travertine? In this pattern? (In a contemporary home)
All input greatly appreciated....
x KL
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Absolutely love travertine!!! I think it's timeless. We've got travertine look porcelain tiles in all our wet areas and I am still drooling every time I look at them :)
ReplyDeleteLove the marble tiles you are having in the guest bathroom!!! Will they go on both walls and floor?
B
I love travertine and love a French pattern. I chose silver travertine for around our pool and had it installed in a French pattern, although it was very tricky because the width was very narrow in some areas and didn't even allow for a full 600mm tile, which meant that I had to do all the laying out myself because the tiler had no clue. Anyway, despite the small space, it looks gorgeous and I would have it again any day in any style of home because I think it goes with modern and traditional. It's a bit different to the standard laying pattern and just gives an area a bit of punch.
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