{"id":22831,"date":"2025-09-02T17:46:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T17:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/sol-maison-quel-sol-choisir-pour-votre-maison-a-aix-en-provence\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T21:00:46","slug":"sol-maison-quel-sol-choisir-pour-votre-maison-a-aix-en-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/sol-maison-quel-sol-choisir-pour-votre-maison-a-aix-en-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"Home flooring: which flooring should you choose for your home in Aix-en-Provence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Home flooring: the right choices in Aix-en-Provence (without making mistakes)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The perspective of Ruth Tchenio, founder of Maison Tchenio \u2013 interior designer and decorator in Aix-en-Provence<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There is no such thing as the \u201cright\u201d flooring for your home: there is the flooring that is right for your lifestyle, your lighting, your acoustics, your budget… and, in this case, for the mild southern climate. In Aix-en-Provence, I like floors that are beautiful, durable, and cool in summer, while remaining warm in winter. Here is my guide to help you make your decision with confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The climate in Aix-en-Provence: the starting point for choosing flooring for your home<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Generous light<\/strong> \u2192 watch out for glare, marks, and harsh reflections.<\/li>
  • Summer heat<\/strong> \u2192 choose materials that remain cool (stone, porcelain stoneware, terrazzo).<\/li>
  • Indoor-outdoor living<\/strong> \u2192 extend the flooring from the house to the terrace for visual unity.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Architect’s advice \u2013 Start with a consistent palette of materials and colors throughout the house. The floor is your \u201cfifth wall\u201d: it sets the tone.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    The top choice for flooring in your home: parquet flooring\u2014charming, comfortable...and made to measure.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Solid (timeless, repairable) or laminated (more stable, compatible with underfloor heating).<\/p>

    • I love<\/strong>: its softness underfoot, its patina, its acoustics.<\/li>
    • Keep an eye on<\/strong>: wet rooms, high-traffic entryways, south-facing rooms without sun protection.<\/li>
    • Finishes<\/strong>: oiled (authentic, repairable locally) vs. varnished (more protective).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Flooring idea for a bright country house: light oiled laminated oak + wool carpet, and a mineral threshold in the kitchen.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Natural stone: the soul of the South<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Travertine, Burgundy stone, antique flagstones… A subtle texture and natural coolness in summer.<\/p>

      • I love<\/strong>: the unique veining and depth of color.<\/li>
      • Keep an eye on<\/strong>: porosity (good finish + water repellent), limescale + acids (kitchen).<\/li>
      • Style<\/strong>: from rustic chic to understated contemporary, depending on the format and installation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        3D kitchen designed by MAISON TCHENIO for the renovation of a Proven\u00e7al farmhouse, which I invite you to check out on our Instagram.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        Porcelain stoneware: the high-performance chameleon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Stone, wood, terrazzo imitations… XXL formats, low maintenance, ideal for high-traffic areas in the home.<\/p>

        • I love<\/strong>: indoor\/outdoor continuity (non-slip outdoors), stain and impact resistance.<\/li>
        • Keep an eye on<\/strong>: joints (similar color), overly \u201cimitation\u201d series.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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          Terrazzo : chic graphique, version pierre ou c\u00e9rame<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Exposed aggregates<\/strong> (mineral) or terrazzo-effect porcelain stoneware for easy maintenance.<\/p>

          • I love<\/strong>: the texture of the aggregates, the Italian look, the durability.<\/li>
          • Keep an eye o<\/strong>n: the balance of the pattern (strong on the floor = understated on the walls).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Do you live near Marseille or Aix-en-Provence? I invite you to visit Bob Carrelage, a trusted store with a wide selection that we often work with. You can also check out our visit to their store and our selection for the Proven\u00e7al farmhouse we are currently renovating here.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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            Waxed concrete\/microcement: visual continuity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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            Minimalist, seamless, perfect for maximizing space.<\/p>

            • I love<\/strong>: the open-plan kitchen-living room, monolithic bathrooms.<\/li>
            • Keep an eye on<\/strong>: demanding installation, possible micro-cracks, specific maintenance.<\/li>
            • Entrust to<\/strong>: an experienced installer (especially in wet rooms)!<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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              Soft flooring & natural fibers: softness and acoustics<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              • Linoleum<\/strong>: eco-friendly, durable, warm.<\/li>
              • LVT\/high-end vinyl<\/strong>: floating installation, soundproofing, good for renovations.<\/li>
              • Seagrass, sisal, coconut<\/strong>: superb texture for bedrooms or offices (avoid damp areas).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                Inside-outside: a single horizon line thanks to your choice of flooring<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                For the terrace<\/strong> and loggia<\/strong>, extend the flooring inside the house using the same type of material (or its outdoor version), with the threshold at the same level if possible: the eye perceives a single space, making the house appear larger.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                My method for choosing your home flooring!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                1. Impression taking: lifestyle, lighting, usage.<\/li>
                2. Samples & material boards in your home, in your lighting.<\/li>
                3. Realistic 3D: rhythm, formats, thresholds, continuity.<\/li>
                4. Comparative quotes (including installation) + schedule.<\/li>
                5. Follow-up: a successful home floor is first and foremost a well-installed floor.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                  Want to take it further? Discover our support services and projects at maisontchenio.com, then let’s discuss your project in Aix-en-Provence or the surrounding area (Cassis, Aubagne, G\u00e9menos, Marseille, etc.).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                  The flooring in your home is not just a decorative feature: it shapes the light, comfort, and durability. If you are unsure between two materials, let’s consider usage, climate, and aesthetics\u2014that’s where my expertise comes in.<\/p>

                  \ud83d\udc49 Contact me via my website for a consultation in Aix-en-Provence or to plan your renovation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Hardwood, stone, porcelain tile, terrazzo, or polished concrete… which flooring will you choose for your home to enjoy southern light, warm summers, and indoor-outdoor living? With my interior designer’s eye, I’ll give you a simple method to make a decision without hesitation\u2014and avoid costly mistakes from the very first choice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":22798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22831","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interior-design"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22831","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22831"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22831\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22798"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maisontchenio.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}