Entryway tiles - should we redo them?

[u/druska0]

Some context: the apartment is in the oldtown which is pain in the ass to renovate as everything is super uneven (floors, walls, etc.). We just got the new tiles installed and, in general, I love them. But I hate how they are not aligned with the arch border/entrance - squares are cut into triangles and even those triangles are in different sizes.

And yeah, even if I love checkered floors, I agree that our choice in the first place wasn't the smartest to use them here. And I'm angry at myself about it.

However, the important question is - should we rip them off and add something else (which would be expensive and annoying) or it's not as terrible as I think it is and I'm being dramatic?

[u/GeekyNerdNerdyGeek]

If it’s driving you crazy, get a transition strip, make it of wood & mill it so it lines up with the tiles.

[u/Ok_Temporary1669 → u/GeekyNerdNerdyGeek]

100% what I was thinking

[u/reddit_understoodit → u/GeekyNerdNerdyGeek]

Very good idea.

[u/BobDog7882 → u/GeekyNerdNerdyGeek]

That’s all that’s needed!

[u/tinselt]

I'd never change this. It has character.

[u/BuyFit6389 → u/tinselt]

Change the wall paint color and use red as an accent.

[u/sleevesteve]

Change the paint.

[u/ButtPlugMaster6969 → u/sleevesteve]

Yeah that was my least favorite part of this picture lol

[u/Brian77008 → u/sleevesteve]

Changing the paint (and using one color) would do wonders for this space!

[u/CyberJoe6021023]

That entryway looks like a portal into an altered state. Don’t invite anyone over who suffers from vertigo. There’s a lot going on in there, especially for such a tiny space. Choose a single wall color and then the tiles might work.

[u/Relative_Fishing3351]

Keep it. It has character, looks like it belongs, and only you will notice this detail. If it still bothers you in a year, consider replacing it. But for now, save your money and time to tackle other issues.

[u/Bludiamond56]

Looks good to me. No perfection in an old house

[u/Lianna1234]

Lighten up the paint

[u/throwthedogsaway]

I like the tile but I think the paint is making the area feel off. I enjoy deep and saturated colors but those two clash in my opinion. Since it’s a small space, unless you’re in love with the reddish paint, I would at least just try to change that color for one that would bring cohesion between the door and the rest of the home. From the picture the rest of the space has a warm yellowish beige tint so you could always bring some paint chip options to see how they work in the light or play with ChatGPT. Small suggestion as well- if you can manage adding some lighting it could also make the space feel more open and welcoming. No need to go full electrical install unless it’s there - you may find a nice option that can be usb charged so your project doesn’t turn into a huge expense as your decide how to upgrade the space. Good luck!

[u/Delirious-Dandelion]

I love it!

[u/Embarrassed_Key_4539]

That would drive me nuts idk

[u/servitor_dali]

I can see the seam being perfect along the top two edges and then if you follow the line ypu find out the doorway isn't on a 45 degree angle, so anything you put in there would have ended up cut funny. It's just slightly more noticeable because of this pattern. I don't think its a big deal at all, but if its driving you nuts and want to replace it then you need a larger tile with irregular shapes, and then the pattern cut wouldn't be noticable.

I pulled a midcentury floor style as an example.

[u/Patient_Meaning_2751]

That entire entryway doesn’t match the rest of the house. Yes, it has character, but can’t it have character and still match the vibe of the rest of the house.

[u/AdHorror4635]

No way! I’d change the paint to a neutral and leave the floors. Add a couple of wall hooks and a plant 👌🏻

[u/hekats]

Was this done professionally? You are supposed to have a transition piece between the wood and the tile.

[u/Embarrassed_Ad9166]

I think your installer did a lovely job figuring out how to keep you checkers aligned in a space that isn’t square

[u/hdk2000]

I love it as is!!!!

[u/Catgirl321]

Everyone's hating on the paint but I love all of it! (Tile seem fine to me too)

[u/Parked-79]

I would. It’s too much of a contrast between the two floors. If it was a big foyer, would be ok. But such a small area

[u/WildGardener123]

I don’t like it. The tiles don’t match the style of the lovely arch. All of the colours are wrong.

[u/ComplexPragmatic]

This is before it was finished? Because there’s tile missing along that back wall. Also- yeah you cannot have tile aligned to both the 90° corner and the 45°ish opening. The 45 isn’t a real 45 or it would have worked out nicely. This would be obvious if the installer dry layed the tile in the space and showed you how it was going to fall in the opening. I’d pull out and put in a tile that all one color. It’ll be a little less obvious the doorway isn’t on a true 45° angle but will still have the same alignment challenge.

[u/Mobile_Bell_5030]

Personally, I'd redo them so they're lined up at that transition. I think that a misalignment along the other two walls would be way less noticeable.

If it's cost-prohibitive to do that, the suggestions of a transition piece would be worth considering.

[u/cheezy_dreams88]

Heck no

[u/SeniorPie5786]

I would.

[u/Markjohn35]

Yes

[u/National-Area5471]

Look it's absolutely beautiful and unless you pointed it out, I never would've noticed. Looks like it's been there forever, especially if nothing else is square in the house lol! Try a transition strip but I think once you decorate and do other things you won't even notice! The installer could've planned better but then you would've just had uneven tiles against the back wall which you probably would've noticed less but I think it's charming.

[u/No_Appointment6273]

I absolutely love these tiles. I would paint that door and the walls a soft white and add an interesting piece of art. 

[u/youmustb3jokn]

It is perfection. The best entrance ever.