How to Choose the Right Color for your Floors
You deserve a space you love for many years.
That’s why it’s important to find the perfect flooring for your home and personal taste. Flooring is an investment that can last decades – or in some cases, even a lifetime depending on what you choose. So, you should take your time making this decision.
You’ll need to choose your flooring type, carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, or tile. But you’ll also want to take a considerable amount of time choosing your color.
The color of your flooring, as well as your walls and furniture or other elements, create the backdrop for your room. They set the tone for the feel, tone, and ambience of your space.
When you begin to choose the color of your flooring, you’ll want to consider your personal style and taste, but also the space itself and the feeling you want to convey. At Classic Flooring Center, we can help you choose the flooring of your dreams.
Consider your personal taste
Before you begin selecting your color scheme, think about your personal taste and design style. This will lead all the other decisions you make about your home and floors.
Lighter colors help a room feel more spacious and give them a cleaner feel. Lighter flooring works best with minimalism or coastal design styles. Though cool colors, such as whites and grays, are no longer as popular in home design as they were several years ago, you can still choose light colored warm colors, including many shades of beige and tan. If you prefer the look of a farmhouse design or transitional design, it’s best to choose a neutral mid-tone color for your flooring. Those styles look best with natural colors and materials, such as wood. Darker colors look best with rustic or industrial design styles because they better reflect the warmth and textures synonymous with those looks.
Consider your overall color scheme
Another way to help you choose the color of your flooring is to take into consideration all the colors in the room. Think of what color your walls will be, your furniture and décor will be, or other elements in the room will be, such as your countertops or cabinets. Your flooring should complement all the colors in the room and bring other elements together in a cohesive design. Typically, rooms follow the 60-30-10 rule for colors. This guideline states that 60% of the room should be a dominate color, usually a neutral; 30% of the room is your secondary color, and 10% makes up the accent color.
Consider the room size
Thinking about the size of your room can also help guide which colors you choose. The color of your flooring will impact the overall look and feel of your room. Lighter colors are typically best in smaller spaces, while darker colors are usually better used in larger spaces. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. But darker tones, such as walnut and cherry, can make a large space feel cozier and more inviting. Those same colors could make a smaller room feel cramped, though. Lighter colors, including oak and beige, make smaller rooms feel more open and spacious, while they run the risk of making larger spaces feel too expansive.
Whether you want the comfort of carpet, the natural beauty of hardwood, the style and durability of laminate or vinyl flooring, or the elegance of tile in your home, the color of your flooring can make a big impact on your overall aesthetic. We, at Classic Flooring Center, can help you create the perfect space for you that balances your style, your color preferences, and your room. Contact us or visit our showroom to get started on your next flooring project today!
