Can you see it? The little diamond in the ruff shining through this dated Florida decor? Especially due to these beautiful new floors.
This is the condo my husband and I purchased recently, nestled on the Calasahootchee River with a spectacular view of the Ft. Myers skyline. As you can see, it has beige ceramic tile (no surprise there) and a small kitchen with traditional cherry cabinets…
and beige countertops…
and beige carpet…
Well, you get the idea. It’s quite dated. But here’s what you may not see…
- It’s spacious with a great flow.
- It’s in a great location (walking distance from several restaurants and marinas) and just minutes from downtown.
- The condominium complex has beautiful and ample amenities (pool, gym, and tennis, to name just a few.)
- It was a sweet price (doing a dance right now.)
And it has an unbelievably relaxing view.
Sitting on that balcony and looking out over the water as the sun goes down is good for the soul. This I know.
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So, as we embark on uncovering all the hidden potential in this little find, the first rule of decorating is to start with the floor. Beige tile? We definitely need new floors. I think not. Instead, I selected a beautiful Italian porcelain plank tile with the look of driftwood colored hardwood. I decided to buy the tile myself and to pay a contractor for labor only to install it. You can find this wood plank tile in a variety of price ranges, but I ended up discovering some at Floor and Decor, a discount flooring chain, that I absolutely loved. I narrowed it down between 2 selections – Birch Forest Gray for only $1.99 per square foot or Tabula Fog for $3.39 per s.f. I felt a bit more confident with the one made in Italy rather than China, so I went with Tabula Fog. Still an awesome price!
Porcelain tile is a smart choice for a beach condo, as it will hold up better to water than regular hardwood. And it’s easy maintenance if you’re a dog lover like me. So here you go… the first pictures of our beautiful new floor!
I know, I know… we need to do something about that ugly light fixture. That’s coming later, folks. Promise.
