Flyer I appreciated your other design posts. “W Hotel” would not work in the rustic craftsman houses I own now, not at least without really complete remodels, but this condo is a 1960’s building where it would look great.
I enjoyed my stays at the W in SF and LA, as well as the lobby design in the San Diego location (never saw a room there). Also the Standard in LA. I especially like how high-end hotel bathrooms are often completely covered in marble.
It is on the top floor. I never heard of vinyl planks, looked them up, pretty interesting. Did you use the glueless interlocking ones or the traditional ones? I used 59c a square foot laminate planks from HD in my basement and it turned out great. No noise issues there.
$2 is not that much higher for something that looks better and lasts longer in a 900sq ft place, but it is starting to get close to the range of the cheapest hardwood. Is it pretty close to real wood on bare feet?
What do you think of floor colors? I have looked at pictures of renovated units in the building, and the ones with dark wood floors do not look good. I kind of like pale grey:
Do you have any suggestions on decorators, bathroom/kitchen contractors, and popcorn removers?
I can handle the painting and flooring myself with the help of family and some cheap general laborers. Seems like the asbestos in popcorn ceiling can be removed safely DIY, but probably not with it.
