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designideas4me

10 years ago

why did you change the direction of the wood floor in the middle of the room?Just curious. Thanks

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Breen Homes
10 years ago
This picture is from the front door. I don't typically like hardwood flooring running perpendicular to the front door. Also, the front room was vaulted and I wanted to make the room feel separate from the dining room with the same flooring.
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