Hello all

I'm new to this forum. Just bought a 3-room flat in Mountbatten area and it has a terrazzo floor. To keep or not to keep?

I know that some people will go crazy at this floor because it is very vintage-themed, however, my future wife and I are going towards an industrial-theme (with all the black exposed pipes and stuff) and this just does not match.

If replace, cost $2+k to lay over vinyl for 2 bedrooms.

What would you do?

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Edited March 13, 201511 yr by wirelessed

Another space problem that we have is we have a odd L-shaped kitchen that is blocked by a strangely located toilet. See floor plan below. We are thinking of the idea of a small kitchen island (#2 or #3 or #4) because we like the idea of baking in the middle of the kitchen. The island will be approx 2 ft by 5 ft (0.6m x 1.5m). But one of the contractors told us a traditional counter on the side is better (#1). Which would you choose?

No.2 looks good but wouldn't it cost more? Btw may i ask how did you do those sample layout?

Hi Jon, I use the software Sweet Home 3D for Mac

Hi,it will be good to replace the floor since both of u and ur wife feel that it it not match with your ideal theme. If u dont replace it now, you will still replace it over times, sooner or later.

for the kitchen, just follow what u like. if not, later in times, you will feel regret why not having something that i like.

My contractor try his best to follow all my request for my new house, he also have his own designer to draw out for me to have a better view.

i think the Terrazo have great character, i think you may try Vintage-Industrial look. Which you would be able to pull it off.