We finally finished the trim work in the kitchen, so I can show you my beautiful new tile from Home Depot!

Sigh.

Here’s the before…

Yes, it’s white.  Yes, I have to mop it every few days.  Yes, it shows all the dirt and drips.  But YES, I love it anyway.  See, I had a floor that camouflaged dirt and I disliked it.  A lot.  I’d rather have a floor I love that I have to clean a little more often to keep it looking nice.  It’s a fair trade for me.

I ended up going with the 18 x 18″ Carrera Marble Dal-tile.  It’s not real marble, but a more practical, less expensive, very convincing look-a-like.

I followed the advice of the flooring specialist who installed it and had it put down in a staggered pattern.  I followed the advice of my readers and used a gray grout to hide stains. I am so happy I listened to smart people!  🙂

 With painted cabinets, new hardware and a new floor, my kitchen is starting to come into its own without any expensive renovations.

…and I love it.

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