Starting floor tiles.

We purchased 2000sf ceramic floor tile in a neutral color to use in all the places that have no flooring and are in areas with concrete under (and some areas that may get wet). Since we had so much unfloored area to cover, price was a big issue. We do plan on using lots of area rugs for color and warmth. We have installed about 100 tiles so far and have not yet made cuts. It's not too difficult but it is time consuming. This area took about 4 hours and 100 lbs of dry thin set mortar. This room is about 20% tiled now.

black ceiling, crown moulding, nearing completion on kitchen and dining room!

We probably should have painted the ceiling black before hanging the edison lights, 

but this story sometimes writes itself.