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Victorian Entrance Vestibule Suggestions

Hello,

Looking for inspiration. Had hoped to get Victorian concentric tiles for the entrance vestibule for my house but at £700 pre fitting for an area 1.7mx1.7m I am unconvinced on the value for money, though I appreciate it would look very good.

Does anyone have any suggestions for alternatives or examples of what they have done?

THe £700 was from an internet based company who provide the tiles pre-cut and attached to a sheet for ease of fitting.

Thank you.

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  • Valli
    Valli Posts: 25,538 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    have you a photo?

    TBH 'precut' and 'attached to a sheet for ease of fitting' rings alarm bells for me. My house is newer than that and not a straight wall/level floor to be seen (all slightly off) - I would want a tiler in doing the job properly, especially if they are going to be walked on.
    Don't put it DOWN; put it AWAY
    "I would like more sisters, that the taking out of one, might not leave such stillness" Emily Dickinson
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    Thank you Honey Bear
  • laurel7172
    laurel7172 Posts: 2,071 Forumite
    Well, it depends.

    You would never have to buy another carpet. I don't know how old you are, but you would be able to bring in a pushchair in the rain. It would give your house a "wow" factor when you come to sell.

    On the other hand, £700 plus fitting is a lot of money, and if you chose good quality black and whites in a chequerboard pattern instead, nobody would know you'd ever been tempted by something more expensive ;)
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