Carrelage ancien

These 19th century terra cotta tiles are in most entry ways in Brussels homes. I really love how they create a lot of visual interest in a room with white walls. They are available here like the two shown below for 80€ - for 16 15cm x15cm tiles. I think one of these would look beautiful behind the stove with dark grey counters and white cabinets and a stainless stove.

Bathroom towel storage

Creative shelving that may be doable with the void space adjacent to the bathroom.

Pantry options

I like the space that the open pantry or frosted glass doors give the look of the kitchen. Also the second has another beautiful chandelier!

Another Kitchen look

Cool contemporary cabinets with the French brasserie type tile and exposed stove vent.

Blending rustic and modern

I reallylike this look with the natural stone tile and knotty wood flooring combined with the modern furniture, stainless steel and white cabinets. This is the one I showed you on Skype. The grey walls are too dark, but I like the flooring with the cabinets and the chandelier (which I'm sure would be an upgrade!)

Terracotta enamelled tiles

These tiles I've seen blended very well with modern looks, but give an old rustic setting-like what we were talking about. Very Spanish! I don't know if they are expensive. The kitchen I showed you on Skpe that I'll scan the picture of used them.

Dividing wall for dining area

I thought this was a nice use of space and color to create a separate space in a small apartment for the dining area. The little partition wall gives a break which allows for a dark color on the wall and makes the dining area a little more cozy. I like the white molding and wood color on the flooring too.