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We were looking at tiles the other day and saw some rather handsome one in the form and look of wood. Maybe you would like that. Personally, I like the rough terracotta tiles. But then, I think the patina is fine. My wife hates it.
Tile has come a long way in the past 10-12 years especially the Travertine and stone looking patterns......preferably in the gray(ish) colors. Grey's are neutral color that goes with most any paint wall paint color and room motif.
The plank tiles that you are referring to are also really nice, but you better make sure that the floor is "dead on balls" flat when you install them or the lippage will be horrible. I recently had a real estate lady who wanted her entire (huge) kitchen and dining area done with the plank tiles, but she didn't want the added cost of me leveling and durocking. ($1200.00) The 1950's era flip house needed the floor jacked and braced, and the original hardwood was loose in many areas. I refused the job, so she hired some jack leg to come in and do the work. Two weeks later she called me and was complaining about cracked grout/tile and toe stubs where the lippage was almost a 1/4"