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Home » Hacienda Hideaway » The Hacienda Hideaway Floors are in!

The Hacienda Hideaway Floors are in!

November 24, 2021 | By Jenna Sue Hacienda Hideaway

It has been an exciting month at the Hacienda Hideaway! First we completed the biggest DIY of our lives, then we jumped right into another massive project—brand new floors!

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I chose these floors way back in June, and shared more about my decision in this post, but I’ll recap why I chose them here. First—inspiration from Amber Interiors to illustrate that dark wood ceilings + light-medium tone wood floors are a winning combo:

amber interiors living room

I briefly considered using Spanish tile floors throughout, but the tiles I wanted were significantly more expensive (material + install) than wood—don’t worry, I have some fun tile picked out for the bathrooms and patio!

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Instead, I landed on Engineered waterproof white oak in First Flurry from Raintree Floors. The company had reached out about a potential partnership a while back, and their flooring came to mind immediately after we bought the Hacienda.

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  • aspen estate first flurry
Raintree Floors – Aspen Estates collection in First Flurry

We have similar wide plank European Oak engineered floors in our own home, and they’ve been one of our favorite design decisions. There were so many reasons this flooring made sense to use in this house:

  • Wood floors are classic and will never go out of style
  • Wood brings warmth and comfort to every room
  • The rustic style fits in perfectly with the traditional Spanish design of the home
  • The matte finish, brushed texture and medium tone hides dust and scratches
  • Glue-free installation is easier/simpler
  • The floors are waterproof and scratch-resistant—a huge plus for a vacation rental (especially here in Florida/with a pool)!
  • They come with a lifetime warranty
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These checked every single box for us, and they’re one less thing for us to have to worry about getting damaged/replacing in our rental.

We had nearly 2,300 sq ft of wood delivered a few weeks ago, and our flooring installer lined up and ready to go! While a glue-free floor installation is definitely DIY-able, it would have taken Lucas weeks to complete on his own and he just didn’t have the time (or energy after the massive ceiling install!)

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

I expected the install to take at least a few days, but when I went to check in on the progress on the first day, they were almost done! It took a crew of five guys less than two days.

Our lead installer, Juan, commented on how solid and high quality the floors were. He has many years of experience so that made me feel even more confident about our decision.

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

This is something I’ve never seen before—the planks have an ‘acoustical layer’ which is a rubber-like built-in underlayment which eliminates the clicking sound you often hear when walking on wood floors. It also reduces sound transition between floors so you don’t hear noises from upstairs.

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

You’ll notice the coloring of the floors can vary a bit depending on the lighting and angle. Here it is in natural light on the left, and overhead lights on the right.

  • raintree floors aspen estates first flurry
  • raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

You can also see how the tone changes in the light and shadows.

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Here’s how the primary bedroom and small bedroom addition are looking…

  • raintree floors aspen estates first flurry
  • raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

When Esmé saw the floors for the first time, her reaction was “WOW! This is very very very very very pretty!” I love how enthusiastic she gets about design details. She’s definitely her mama’s daughter 😉

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

After months of painfully slow progress, I can’t tell you how rewarding it was to watch the home transform before our eyes. In a matter of days, it feels like a completely different house (and no longer a construction site!)

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It’s amazing the difference flooring can make. It’s a big investment that should last for decades, so it’s absolutely worth doing your research to find what works best for your needs.

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

If durability, ease of maintenance and aesthetics are top priorities for you, I’d highly encourage you to take a look at Raintree’s waterproof wood flooring and browse through their Aspen Estates, Nashville Scene and Laguna Vibes collections. They’re based out of Tennessee and you can order free samples to test out in person.

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Raintree sells their flooring through dealers located throughout the US, and you can find the dealer closest to you through this link.

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

A huge thank you to Raintree Floors for partnering with us on this project, and letting us put your flooring to the ultimate test in our rental! I’m looking forward to seeing how it all comes together once we add furnishings, and how they hold up over time to heavy wear and tear.

raintree floors aspen estates first flurry

We have quite a long way to go before we make it to that point—first, we need to build a kitchen! Lucas has been busy in the garage, creating a work station/miter saw bench from scratch so he can start building the kitchen cabinets. Can’t wait to take you all along for the ride—I’ll be sharing more details over in my Instagram stories in the coming weeks so make sure you’re following me there!

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All the tiles we're using in the Hacienda Hideaway
Hacienda Primary Bath Floor Tile Reveal
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  1. Tara Clark says

    January 12, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    What color paint is on the walls? For reference with the color floors. Thanks!

    • tara says

      January 12, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      Sorry I see the answer!

  2. Tova Goldring says

    December 28, 2021 at 12:29 am

    What color is on your walls? It’s the perfect creamy tone to go with the wood. Beautiful room – thanks for your response!

    • Jenna Sue says

      December 29, 2021 at 11:07 am

      Hi Tova, it’s SW Alabaster.

  3. Julie says

    November 30, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    When my four year old tells me he likes to decorate with me, my heart melts. You have a sweet little designer in training!

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 30, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      Isn’t it the greatest feeling?! I just love how excited they get about all the details
      🥰

  4. Michele M. says

    November 27, 2021 at 9:49 am

    It’s stunning, Jenna Sue. This place is going to be as magically perfect as all your designs. Well done – and boy oh boy is the rubber backing pure genius on their part! How cool is THAT?????

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 28, 2021 at 10:20 am

      So glad you like it Michele! I can’t wait to see how these floors look with the furnishings/decor 😀

  5. WendyRP says

    November 26, 2021 at 12:51 pm

    Super excited about this post! I’ve been thinking about durable flooring. Thank you for sharing.

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 28, 2021 at 10:20 am

      So glad you like them, Wendy!

  6. Amanda says

    November 25, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Gorgeous! Is the fireplace electric?

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 28, 2021 at 10:21 am

      Thanks Amanda! Yes it is, you can see the tutorial here: https://www.jennasuedesign.com/2021/07/how-to-build-an-elegant-electric-fireplace/

  7. Eleanor says

    November 24, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      So glad you like the floors Eleanor!

  8. Karen says

    November 24, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my . Beautiful.
    Building the cabinet s…master carpenter before long. Okay , he already is!I

    Love being on this journey.

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:13 pm

      He’s not 100% confident about building those cabinets to be honest, but we’re having the doors/drawers made separately at least so that will help a lot!

  9. Erin says

    November 24, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Curious about pricing per square inch for product, not installation.

    • Jenna Sue says

      November 24, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      Hi Erin, it will vary by dealer but I found them in the $5-$6/sf range searching online!

    • Kathrin Bodenschatz says

      November 25, 2021 at 2:49 am

      Hi Jenna Sue,
      I love the flooring. It is exactly the flooring I have been looking for. Thank you so much that you posted so many different pictures in so many different lights. This give a good idea how it really looks. So many companies just show you one picture in studio light and that does not really tell you anything, right?
      Have a great Thanksgiving.

      • Jenna Sue says

        November 28, 2021 at 10:24 am

        I’m so glad it’s helpful, Kathrin! Flooring/paint/everything changes in different lighting so it’s always a good idea to test out samples in person! Happy holidays to you 🙂

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