Wednesday, August 4, 2010

which one are you?

today's which one is ...ebony or ivory?

choice 1: do you prefer the rich dark ebonized floors....?

choice 2: or do you prefer the ivory/white floors?

I say prefer because many of you covet one of the options but have never actually pulled the trigger and re-finished your floors..(it's a big fat pain after you have already moved in somewhere) i must say because i have a yellow lab that rules our roost..i would have to choose white floors or else it would look like it snowed hairballs on the gorgeous ebonized floors...i do think either make such a bold statement and can be used in so many different areas of the house..

so...which one are you my friend?

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17 comments:

  1. HeatherAugust 4, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    I am an ebony. We moved into a 1763 farmhouse last year and refinished all of the floors...dark. I love it with my white furniture...!!!

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  2. Erica SaraAugust 4, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    Although I love both, I think I'd go with the ebony. It stunning, and makes a really strong statement!

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  3. ~Grace Happens~August 4, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    we have dark floors, but it's a nice contrast because everything in my house is white...walls, kitchen, counters, furniture, everything!

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  4. rustic rooster interiorsAugust 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Hmmmm I'm struggeling with this one because I LOVE dark floors, but lately I've wanted to do an all white room including white planked floors... Can I go with BOTH? Please!!!! LOL If I had to choose I would go with Choice 2.

    xoxo,
    Alexandra

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  5. Laura BearAugust 4, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Oh now THAt is a hard choice!

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  6. HeatherAugust 4, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    I love them both!

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  7. Gramercy HomeAugust 4, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I adore the look of all white floors but have never "pulled the trigger." I feel I would tire of it quickly becasue all white would make me feel like I'm floating and I always try to stay grounded ;)

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  8. JoslynAugust 4, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    oooh can't pick. both are fab!
    xox

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  9. UnknownAugust 4, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Darn it. That is a hard one. But if I had to choose just one, I would go with ebony. Timeless, classic, and dramatic!

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  10. UnknownAugust 4, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    C: all of the above! These are such beauties!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Ivory...I have the need (perhaps a disorder) to paint everything white! I also have a big silly yellow lab-Krimpet and fur tumbleweeds would stand out against dark floors! xo Kit

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  12. EMILYAugust 4, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    let's play pretend. ivory floors in my imaginary beach bungalow, ebony in my weekend estate in the country (also imaginary)that I venture to in the colder months. Sigh. x

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  13. Fern and FeatherAugust 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    ivory {period} love!

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  14. bink and booAugust 4, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Ebony for sure, but I appreciate ivory.

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  15. Hilary Dow WardAugust 4, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    For sure the white floors. Sixx Design uses white floors in a lot of their designs too, and I think all around it looks great. a bucket of white paint never disappoints.

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  16. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissAugust 4, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    I would go with the light/white---same reason as you. I have a golden retriever that lives inside!

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  17. Kerri - Driftwood InteriorsAugust 16, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    We have a yellow lab too, and black stone floors - not a good combination at all! I have white floors in my art studio, and they're fabulous - they do show the dirt more, but the light they bounce into the room is well worth a little more cleaning. Love your blog by the way, and I'm now following so I don't miss another post! K xx

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