Faux Bois Floors

Marianne from Haven and Home posted this image from Coastal Living recently, and I'm obsessed with a number of elements including but not limited to:

1) The great color on the ceiling. That light fixture is pretty killer too.

2) The mahogany counters that are sealed in glossy shellac. NICE.

3) And most of all, the faux bois floors (obviously). You can get a similar look with this 5" wood grain painting rocker (or the rollers might work well, too). I would probably put this fun treatment in a kids bathroom, a mudroom or a laundry room. Note that the paint colors are black and white. Such a graphic touch!

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23 comments:

  1. Caroline @ The Feminist HousewifeJanuary 24, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    oh my goodness...I think my heart just melted. Those floors are nothing short of amazing!

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  2. Michael Wurm JrJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    i think i kinda love those floors.

    but in the right setting i suppose. thanks for sharing!

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  3. AbbiejsmithJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I love those floors!!! I think the mudroom would be the perfect place. Or a screened in back room.

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  4. AshleyJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    What a unique idea! A bit off topic, but the dresser in the shot is gorgeous!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I've had those counters, and let me confess- NEVER AGAIN. No amount of sealing can prevent you from freaking out everytime someone puts down a glass of water. Yes, they do make boats out of wood, but sailors don't need to use coasters. No one's looking for ring spots on a boat.

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  6. StephanieJanuary 24, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Those floors are amazing!!!!

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  7. Katie @ Noodle and BoofJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    such a fun space!

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  8. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}January 24, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I'm so glad you posted this pic!!! I have inherited a 5' ship and haven't quite committed to having it in my home...but this one is fabulous!!

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  9. JessJanuary 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    love the whole room; the dresser in the corner and light fixture add such interest to what is always such a functional room. fun!

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  11. Shannon @ What's Up WhimsyJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Wow! That floor is amazing!!

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  12. EmmaJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Ohhh! Very pretty and unexpected. Maybe as a less permanent alternative, I'll paint over a rug in faux bois.

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  13. Katie @ katieboothinteriorsJanuary 24, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I love that its unexpected and different! It makes me want to use faux bois on a table top or somewhere fun just to bring a little bit it into my house:)

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  14. UnknownJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    This is such an amazing floor!
    Very unique! I have never seen anything like it!

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  15. bestieJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    i love it too. where do you think the yellow tray is from? love everything on the counter. and the floor....j'adore.

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  16. Mr. Flooring WholesaleJanuary 24, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Those floors are so unique and gives you the chance to be very creative as well, I've never seen something like that before. Lovely kitchen, all the decor details are so interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. ashley cooperJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    WOW, this is a wonderful kitchen! I love the unexpected colors coming from the great yellow tray on the counter and the glassware inside the shelving. What an inspiring space. Thanks for sharing. xoxo

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  18. TriciaJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    I absolutely love painted ceilings with the paneling. House Beautiful that featured a blue bedroom with the same colored paneling on the walls as on the celling. It was so gorgeous.

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  19. ashleyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    what funny timing! i love these floors, i'm working on a project with bookcases and this technique, i'm loving the results so far.

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  20. Claire KJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Could this kitchen belong to Bill Diamond in his East Hampton home?

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  21. carlee {deliciously organized}January 26, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    wow! such a gorgeous place! the floors pop!

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  22. MelissaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Actually, I think I have seen those floors on Design by 9 television show. I believe it is a product of an artist that is made and installed, not a paint treatment. I think Kourtney and Bob Novogratz used it on the outside of their new home in the West Village on the first season? Does any one else remember this or know anything about it?

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  23. MelissaFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Does anyone know what the product is on the floors? I think I have seen it used on Nine By Design by Kourtney and Bob Novogratz. They used it on the outside of the home they built in NYC on season 1. It was a product made by an artist. I would love to know more about it. If this is not the same artist.....it is very similar to what I saw on the show.

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