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Look!: Wood Floor Decor

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For those who love bold and colorful graphics, Orla Kiely's flagship store in London is pure eye candy. Even the floors in the Covent Garden shop are worth ooohing and aaahing over.

Any suggestions on how to do something similar at home? We thought it might be a neat way to disguise a bit of damage, discoloration or scratches.

Our initial idea: Use a wood-burning tool to outline a pattern on the floor. Then paint or stain the pattern to complete the look.

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I love this. I'm a huge fan of the inlaid floors that you find in older homes. It adds an extra layer of craftsmanship that I appreciate.

I have seen a technique that uses an exacto (or something similar) to create an outline and then stain the pattern with a contrasting color. My exacto skills would dictate straight lines only, but that's a different problem.

posted by amy (rustyletter) on 2007-07-10 16:30:26
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oh god i love that store. i spent about an hour or maybe more in there when i was in london (and it's really not that big). i think they were starting to worry that i would never leave!

posted by jennifer in sf on 2007-07-10 16:53:19
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Though I love all things Orla, I would be very scared to try this project out on my floors! Though I do love the end result.

posted by AlisonM on 2007-07-10 17:55:15
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beautiful floors

posted by LaDonnaNichole on 2007-07-11 20:45:54
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