Flooring Tile - Tile / Wood Floor Transition

I am installing a new tile floor in our kitchen. I have removed all the flooring down to the least possible subflooring section possible (I.e. 1" decking + 1/2" cdx plywood). For the record, I would have gone with 1/4" cdx plywood, however I was not convinced that the 1/4" firmly attached would elliviate all the deflection between the 1" boards. Unfortunately when I add the 1/4" backerboard with the 1/4" porcelin tile plus grout I will end up with a drop off of around 5/8" to an 1", Opps ! . I am using a bull nose tile edging as well. I am looking for suggestions to minimize the height of the transition from the wood floor to the tile. I am afraid of creating a tripping hazard for all future generations to enjoy! Note: I will not be using a metal threshold coverover top of the tile/wood floor joint because it will look ugly. I have thought of an Oak wedge that could be custon made to slide under the tile edge and attach to the wood flooring?

Please submit your thoughts to me. Help!:confused:

there are a few things that come to mind, avariable threshold that will sit on the wood floor that has a rise to it and alip that will over hang slightly on the tile,or a wood reducer that buts the tile and sits on the wood with a gradual rise.You're right about the metal it looks gaudy.Check with you're local flooring supply or wood flooring supplier about these,not lowe's or h.d.:cool: