We got the keys to our new home just last week, but because we hope to get the kitchen remodeled before we move in July 1st we hit the ground running. First stop was to Badia Design to pick out Moroccan tile. I’ve been dreaming of putting cement tiles in my kitchen forever and plan on basing the rest of the design off of the tiles so that was a first stop. We narrowed it down to four designs (thanks to those of you who weighed in on this post.) And now we’ve narrowed it down to three. To help better choose the tile, I created a few sketches of the design we (more or less) want in the kitchen. Then I’ve accessorized with different design elements to better get a sense of what each kitchen would look like. So which is your favorite? I’m seriously torn over here! I’d love to hear what you think!
Lamps, Stools and dishware from my favorites on Chairish.
julia says
Definitely the first one!
Angela says
Love the first one!
Amanda says
First one!
Jade says
First one! I love the colors and I think this one also gives you the most flexibility, especially with open shelving, on what you can display and still have it look cohesive. The other two seem more restrained to me. They’re great colors, but I think just less versatile to work with.
Carolina says
Really love option number one!!!!
Danielle says
that’s a toughy! My first instinct was # one but I’m actually leaning toward # two the more I think about it. I’m wondering if the slightly larger print elements might make the room appear a bit bigger? I’m also just a sucker for the turq and red combination :-)
Christy White says
First one!
Juliana says
Number three does it for me!!
kati says
I LOVE the blue tile with the gold outline in the second one! Definitely the second one!
Kamille says
I love the first one but the pendant in the second. Can you mix and match? :)
Justina says
Yes I can!! (and WILL!) haha!
Sarah says
Hi Justina,
All of them have appeal, so take some pressure off yourself. I like the blue walls best. Most impact there, I think. The floors are visually interesting.
Sue Erneta says
Definitely the green wall but I’m torn between 1 and 3. For me, I’d pick 3 (I love color but I also like things a little more minimal) but I think 1 might be perfect for the Junglalow!!!
Lynne says
Number 3 is my favorite, but I also love number 1! Good luck choosing. What ever you do will be great!
Reese says
Number three! Wonderful foundation with flexibility to change and grow over time.
Erin says
Top one is my fav!!
Anonymous says
The first one!!
Brittany says
#1 strikes me as more boho, #2 as more retro/mid-century, and #3 as more (relatively) minimal and feminine.
Personally, #1 wins it for me with #3 as the runner-up. #2 is also lovely, but I’m a GREEN kinda gal!
Lynda says
I love number 3 for the color, but also because it gives you options for different wall colors in the future, I see it as a neutral
Jac says
one or two. Just don’t like the peachy floor of three.
Haley says
now that I see it in a mood board, I think I m in love with the first one.
aprilneverends says
First one. Strikes me as more “you”. Somehow. Also, I really love the floor tile in first one. More dynamics, more nature..less geometry.Speaking of colors, and just of colors-I love first and second options equally.
PS I have to add, I admire your ability to ask for specific advice(even though I know it can be really helpful to sort out things, even on the level of carefully listening to yourself while listening to others). Maybe it’s the other side of being confident?..I dunno. Will think about it some more))
Justina says
hmmm…thanks for this comment. I do think I’ve gotten pretty good at balancing my own voice with those of others. Maybe I can thank my psychologist mother and father for this :P
Caitlin | Our Natural Heritage says
ahhhhh!!! this is so exciting, I love tile! I think #1 is the most jungalicious, but I love #3 the most. It’s a little bit calmer and I’m sure you will want to fill it with lots of crazy patterns on top of that anyway right? So it might be better to start with a calmer base. Good luck!
Justina says
Yes I totally agree with you! That’s exactly why I’m torn.
Isabelle E. says
I love the first!
jane says
Number one – love it with the green!
Anna says
I love the first one! So bold and beautiful!
Justina says
if you’re anything like me, you like to change things up every now and then. I think the third option will let you do that. As much as I like the strong patterns in the other ones I think they will restrict how much you can change it up.
#3 all the way
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Aleida says
The green wall and the pendant from number 1 for sure!
Jessica Kassin says
# 3 for sure!!
Liz says
I found your site a month ago and I’m in love! My favorite is number one with the fixture from number 3.
Z says
#3
Stacy says
Number 3
hana says
The first one is so warm and inviting! I love the contrast of the green and earth tones.
hanna says
1 or 3, for sure. I don’t like the accessories in 2 very much, and the others seem like they’ll go with more.
Kirstie says
The first one is so warm and inviting- that tile is BEautiful- I love all the other elements in number one, too- definitely my favorite!
Terry says
Definitely the first one says jungalow! Love the colors and pattern.
Nicky says
Number 1!!!! So good! Congrats on your new Jungalow xx
Shavonda says
Absolutely without a doubt its gotta be #1!! Love patterned tiles, too my friend. Been stuck trying to decide on some for about 6 months now! Also I love that youre incorporating open shelves and those FAB retro style GE appliances! Cant wait to see this!! Good luck with your decision.
annton says
definitely number one; it feels warm and cosy and still fresh. number 2 is nice too, but I wouldn’t like to sit in a blue kitchen on a grey and rainy day. blue and food have a hard time getting to me…
Emily says
Number 3 is giving me chills! I totally get the inspiration from your vine-on-blush-wall moment ;)
All of them would be great, but the green walls/blush tiles/wood light fixture combination is just perfect.
Beth says
I love #3. You could go a million different ways with it and choice #3 will be most appealing for resale. #1 seems too obvious and I don’t care for #2.
Leah Folb says
#3 has more long term potential when you want to change other things in the future AND resale value.
Megan says
#3 is the winner for me! Great color and texture, and with the more subtle floor, more of an opportunity to switch out lots of different accessories based on mood :)
Christine says
On Instagram, I was totally into #1, but here, with it laid out, I think that I like #3 a bit more. I think the more neutral floor pattern works with more patterned finishes.
Justina says
my hubby agrees with you :P
kellyjo says
I think #3 looks dope, plus it’s easier to change out accessories to get more maximalist or minimalist.
karabooiloveyou says
I love #1. I appreciate the more neutralness of #3, but #1 is gorgeous and bold and I love the wicker elements in the chairs and how plants will look with the green flowers of the tile. It isn’t as neutral, as #3 of course, but a different color wall, different window treatments and different cushion fabric could still really change up the look even with those bold tiles. Thanks for asking for input! :)
Justina says
and thanks for sharing your input! I love reading it all and soaking it all up!
liz says
ONE!
Shelley says
I think it is obvious that you truly like #1 the best because all the other things you chose for that picture (shelf things, light, stools) look like you;) Enough with this #3 is easier to change up later. That’s how people end up with boring houses… hence my brown couches!
Justina says
haha!! I’m totally reading your comment to my hubby :P
Marie says
The first one! Love the green, love the more elaborate tile on the floor, LOOOVE the lamp!!
Ronnie says
PopPop says no. 1. the boho maximalist. he likes 3, too. I also like the flowered floor tiles, and wondered about yellow on the backsplash…i also liked the argument of those who voted for 3, that a) its more flexible over time, and b) you can maximalize the rest of the kitchen to go…i also wondered about the peach floor with the blue backsplash tiles..he he. y’all go for it. also impressed by your ability to ask for feedback, and keep your eye.
george says
Ok I know I loved combo #1 on instagram but seeing it here.. Im not sure that this green is bright enough? Don’t mean to complicate choices with more diversity- BUT – love those chinks of color you painted on the walls in the current jungalow – possible to use this idea in the kitchen too? White tiles background with areas of color triangles or circles, which ever shape you prefer, of bright color behind shelving? Love that sacred geometry design tile in the terra-cotta pink and white. Would make a great bathroom floor tile, in fact the blush pink white and green theme would be perfect to create a calming, intimate space for a bathroom.
Justina Blakeney says
Such a cool idea!! I never thought to use tile to create those shapes and I agree that would look very neat!
megan says
numero UNO!!! Its so good. those green tiles. they are YOU! Normally I love blue in a kitchen but this green is spectacular.
Joanie says
Less is more. Definitely #3!!!
Lexsea says
I say if you’re going to go for, go for it! They’re all beautiful but the first one unmistakably reads Moroccan tile – and is amazing. Number 1 for sure! xoxo
Blythe says
What program did you use to lay out your options?
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