Some advice on selecting a color for you floors.
Colors play a dramatic role in setting the mood of a room. Homeowners often want to match their new flooring to items they already own, or to their existing paint scheme.
It is best, when choosing something as significant as flooring, to reconsider the entire space. Think of it, not in terms of what it currently is and how you can fit the new colors into it, but of what the space could be.
Reinventing your space, instead of retrofitting it, may be intimidating at first, but when you take this approach, you will end up with a much more cohesive, professional look and one that you are happy with
LIGHT WOOD FLOORING
ReaLWoodFloors Longhouse Plank Collection in Modling
Light wood floors create an impression of space and provide a neutral palette that is easy to build from to create many different looks. Floors with a white finish go with almost everything. A parchment color is a great choice because you still get a light floor, without installing a truly “white” floor.
The whitish coloration of some hardwood floors consists of wood that has undergone a bleaching process, also called blanching. Many varieties of wood species can be used to create a light floor. Oak and Maple wood flooring is the most popular. The finish you choose for your floor will be important also to maintain the right look.
There are not many situations where a light wood floor would be unsuitable. Some people may be concerned with cleaning and maintenance. You may find that with light wood floors it is harder to see the dust and debris — that can be good and bad. If the tight sealer is applied, the floor should be easy to clean and maintain regardless of spills that might occur or dirt that might get tracked in.
DARK WOOD FLOORING
Bole Varvage in Midnight
Dark wood floors are very trendy currently because they work great with a variety of colors and fabrics. Especially if you want a varied color pallet with modern furniture and fabrics. It also works well with a mix of soft beige and earth tones. You are not limited with your furniture types either, rustic wood furniture, linen, and leather all look great with dark wood flooring.
Depending on the texture and finish of the wood you can create a formal look or one that is a bit more rustic and organic in nature. Many people automatically think of dark woods are for a formal setting, but as you can see in our example image, Bole’s Varvage in Midnight accentuates the French Country Style of this room. All hardwood flooring will darken with age, it is just the natural patina that is characteristic of hardwoods.
There are a few drawbacks of dark wood flooring, expect to see more dirt, dust, and debris If you have dogs, children, or a busy house. Because of this you might be inclined to clean more frequently. Don’t use it is small rooms because it will make the room look even smaller and if you have very dark woodwork, like cabinets.
DARK WOOD FLOORING
Bole Varvage in Midnight
HE EFFECT OF COLOURS.
The way you decorate and the colors you choose will all have an effect on the atmosphere of the room. Light colors will give the space a sunnier, happier feel. Shades of white and light beige will give the room a sense of openness and purity. Grey tones make a room peaceful and cool while brown colors will have a natural or rustic feel. A black floor adds sophistication and elegance and gives a room a powerful yet dramatic edge.
THINK ABOUT THE ROOM SIZE
No matter how big or small the room is, the color of your floor will always have a major impact on the feeling of space you get in a room. If you have a large room, darker tones make the room seem smaller and cozy. This works in reverse as well if your room is smaller then a lighter tone will really open up the space.
USE THE LIGHT
Every room type has its own unique lighting and throughout the day, the lighting in your room changes. Judging a floor sample color at night, in artificial light, will give you a very different impression than during mid-afternoon in the natural sunlight. Always test samples during different times of the day with different lighting.
BIG PICTURE
Don’t choose your floor color in a room that’s empty, make sure it also matches the broader style and feel you want to give your interior. If you want to emphasize the furniture as the main focal point, use natural colors, that will create a neutral canvas. Brown and burgundy tints are the best suited for a traditional interior. Having the samples in your room will make your decision a lot easier.