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17 Popular Wood Floor Colors Perfect For Your Next Project

These aren’t your parents’ wood floors! Today, hardwood flooring is a popular choice, and with a ton of wood flooring types and color options available, there is literally something for every interior design style. Depending on the space and overall effect desired, the solid hardwood floor color makes a big impact and is an element that needs careful consideration.

Wood is one of the most versatile flooring materials in use today; it has more durability than other flooring types, such as laminate, and can be refinished for years of use. It also comes in a wide range of styles, sizes, finishes, species, and colors. This is one reason why hardwood flooring is so popular; it can be used to complement any interior design, architectural style, or color palette.

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Natural tones similar to those found in the raw wood are classic and really show off the natural characteristics of the wood. Each wood species has its own beauty and built in characteristics; by finishing flooring with a clear finish the natural looks of the wood itself are simply enhanced and protected from wear and tear. 

Lighter woods and whitewashed flooring has become an increasingly popular hardwood flooring trend due to the clean and modern looks that can be achieved. Another advantage is that a light stain enhances the beauty of the natural wood while making the flooring color more consistent throughout.

Dark wood floors have been popular among homeowners for centuries; they have a timeless and authentic feel that will always be a great choice. From deep browns to black hues, as well as darker reddish browns and even shades of dark grey, dark hardwood floors are elegant and sophisticated.

Most Popular Hardwood Floor Colors

Adding rich and vibrant colors to wood is gaining in popularity and enhances the natural grain patterns of the wood while adding fun color trends that show off a unique look. Commonly used in high traffic areas or spaces that aim to wow visitors, colorful wood floors make a statement and personalize a space. If you’ve been considering wood for your next diy project or flooring remodel, take a look at these 17 unique colors and styles to get an idea of just how versatile solid hardwood flooring can be. Your choice in stain and finish can make all the difference in the world.

1. Light and Natural

Color can have a dramatic effect on the appearance of a room or space; darker colors tend to be more traditional and elegant, while light wood floor tones make a room feel more fresh and modern. White tones are a popular design trend and look great in a wide variety of locations. This light-toned ash wood flooring has a natural, subtle variation to it with darker knot holes left visible. This lets the character of the natural wood shine through, while also allowing the floor to complement both the light and dark tones used elsewhere in the kitchen. 

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Rustic Variation

This reclaimed wood floor has a lot of natural patina showing in the planks. Over time, wood naturally takes on a darker, richer color depending on its environment and its use. A floor like this has a lot of color, variation, and character that lets you use a wide range of other colors and wood tones in the room.

3. Gray Undertones

Gray has been one of the most popular interior design colors for the last several years. It’s even made its way into wood flooring, as a wash, a solid color, and as a blend with warmer tones. This rustic style flooring has a subtle gray undertone to it, letting the natural color and grain show through, so you can use both warm and cool tones in the room. 

4. Smooth and Light

This floor also has a gray undertone to it, but one that’s much more subtle. The entire floor has been sanded smooth to give it a very light and even tone overall, while only the natural blue/gray tones of the oak floor’s veins show through and give it any color at all.  

5. Rich and Dark

Very dark floors feel authentic and timeless, as if they have seen a century’s worth of wear and tear. This rustic, living room floor has a very deep, dark color to it that looks black at the grain. This dark color makes the floor look very rich and full of character, as well as the added interest of the herringbone design. A floor this color is perfect for jewel paint colors on the walls, as well as for creating a more formal effect in the room. 

6. Warm Red Tones

Some floors get warmer as they age, with rich red and orange tones coming into play. This antique floor has a lot of color variation to it, making it the focal point of the room. When you want to keep the rest of the decor simple, a floor like this can give the entire space a big style boost. 

7. Classic Warmth

Classic warmth is what you’ll get from this floor. The red and gold undertones and subtle variation between the planks create a lot of attraction and appeal. This color is ideal for cream tones and sunny accents in the room.

 8. Rustic Taupe

Not all rustic floors need to be dark. This reclaimed floor has an overall cool tone to it, with a mixture of gray and brown tones that feel like an old world creation. The result is a cool toned neutral floor that can play well with grays, browns, taupes, and a variety of other wood tones. 

9. Rustic Variation

This floor shows off a lot of its past history and character with saw and nail marks still visible. These marks have a deeper patina than the rest of the floor, giving it a formal sense that lets it work well in dining rooms and other semi-formal living spaces. 

10. Classic Pine

There are few wood floors more iconic than the classic pine. This wide plank floor is light overall but has enough variation in the grain and knot holes to keep it from being boring. The floor makes a nice contrast to the contemporary bar stools helping to create a blended style for the room.  

11. Cherry Toned

Just because it’s not cherry wood, doesn’t mean it can’t be finished with a cherry toned stain. This is actually reclaimed red oak with a reddish finish. This hardwood floor is also enhanced by the colors in the room décor that give it a formal look. 

12. Moody Grays

The grain in this floor is actually one of its lightest tones, making it an interesting and eye-catching pattern. The floor itself is a rich, smokey gray in color with the lighter natural tone peeking through for a subtle and unique character. 

13. Multi-Color Character

Floors that have a wide open expanse like this one can handle a lot of variation. This rustic, reclaimed floor has a unique patina and color pattern that changes across the floor. It draws and holds the eye perfectly without the need for a decorative pattern or rug.

14. Subtle Stripes

This mixed hardwood flooring also has a lot of variation, but the way that the planks are laid out creates a subtle stripe pattern. This creates a visual bridge between the two cabinets, while also being the lightest tone in the room, keeping the cabinets and counters from getting too dark.

15. Flat Light Gray

In industrial-style commercial spaces, the floor needs to have a smoother, more subtle effect. This wood floor has been sanded smooth and given a matte finish that lets the natural blue-gray tones emerge. The effect is perfect with the highly polished chrome and steel of the bar. 

16. Two-Tone

This unique floor has two distinct colors in each board, but doesn’t vary tremendously from piece to piece. This keeps the floor looking interesting, but not busy – important in a high traffic area, like a restaurant, where a chaotic floor may detract from the ambiance. 

17. Bold and Red

Woods of all kinds take stain colors well, allowing you to get a multitude of different looks for your flooring. This floor has a smooth, even red tone to it that introduces some much needed color into this kitchen and also warms up the dark wood cabinetry.  

Find Your Perfect Wood Floor Color

Today there are many color choices available when choosing the right wood flooring for a space, not to mention other customizable flooring options like texture, sheen and wood types. With so many wood styles and species, and the many finishes and stain colors available, it’s possible to find wood as unique as your diy project. Consider a wood floor in any of these colors for your home or business to capture the beauty of wood for yourself. Finding a surface that is just right for your project is easier than ever, and if you can’t find what you need there is always the ability to create a custom bespoke floor providing limitless options. Contact our team of experts to get started on your next remodel. 

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The flooring you choose to install in your home is literally the foundation of your home’s design. That isn’t a decision to take lightly as it will play into every design decision you make thereafter. Today, I’ll be sharing the best tips to learn how to choose a flooring color that focuses on design, clean-ability, and long term functionality!

This post is sponsored with thanks to Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring.
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Why we are updating our flooring

Let’s start with a quick recap of our decision making if you are new to Grace In My Space! We have lived in our home for 4 years. When we first moved in, I knew immediately that we would eventually update the flooring throughout the house.

We did the basement first to get rid of 20 year old pink carpet, then updated the guest bathroom, and now, four years later we are tackling the main level!

Our original flooring was laminate that was peeling, heaving and gapping throughout our home. It was also very red and very shiny. Two things I do not look for in flooring.

So, when Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring reached out to me to discuss a partnership, I jumped at the opportunity! We’d been looking at Bruce® Flooring for the last year as a top contender once we were ready to update our flooring. So it was a natural progression to partner with them to showcase their new densified hardwood flooring.

What is Engineered Hardwood

While there aren’t many different types of engineered wood, there is a new product on the scene that I’m excited about.

If you’re wondering, what is engineered hardwood, it is essentially a combination of plywood layers with real hardwood layered on top. This creates a very strong and durable hardwood floor that has more stability than solid hardwoods. This is a great option to avoid the risk of heaving and swelling!

However, Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring takes it even farther with a new type of engineered hardwood made in the USA. This product is called densified hardwood and is a 100% natural engineered hardwood that uses a natural process to densify the wood. Using heat and pressure, their procedure closes the open cells of the hardwood to make it the hardest wood flooring on the market.

We chose this engineered oak flooring because it is scratch, dent and water resistant, and will stand up to our large dog, two cats, and our active family.

How to Choose a Flooring Color that’s best for you

Now, let’s dive into how to choose flooring that works best for your family. For this article, I will focus on how to choose a flooring color specifically.

The type of flooring you choose is dependent on your family’s lifestyle and needs. Personally, I’ve had LVP, laminate, bamboo, solid hardwood and engineered hardwood in our homes and each of them have different strengths and weaknesses. So do your research on the type of flooring you want, and then let’s dive into design!

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Choosing your flooring color is an extremely important decision. It can feel very overwhelming as there are hundreds of base colors, undertones, and wood species to choose from. However, there are three main factors to consider for how to choose a flooring color.

  1. Functionality
  2. Design Style
  3. Clean-ability

How to Choose a Flooring Color: Functionality

Our Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring densified wood planks are a red oak flooring. Red oak is a very common flooring choice and is already highly durable, even before the densifying process.

So, when deciding how to choose a flooring color, start with the functionality of your space. If you need a highly durable floor for a high traffic space, then your wood species matters.

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Harder woods, like white oak and red oak, will take stain differently than softer woods like pine or maple. Each wood species has its own undertone that will impact the final color of your wood floors. Here are some of the most common species of wood floors and their undertones:

So the first decision you need to make is, how durable do my floors need to be?

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Choose your wood species based on how much abuse your floors will take, then you can consider how that species’ undertones will impact your flooring color once it’s stained.

How to Choose a Flooring Color | Design Considerations

Once you have chosen your wood species, it’s time to consider your design style!

Our previous red laminate floors were very much outside my preferred design style. I do not love to include red, orange or yellow tones in my home color palette, so toning down our flooring was a big deal to me.

Old v. New

Start by defining your design style.

This will help guide you with your whole home color palette. If you don’t know how to define your style, make sure and check out this two part series on YouTube that will help you define your style and put it into action!

Once you have defined your style, you can pull together the overall mood of your home.

If you love organic design, you may want a richer color floor. If you like bold design choices, you may want to do a darker color with a high grain pattern. If you prefer minimalism, lighter woods provide a fresh palette.

Should you have the same flooring throughout your house?

On a side note: While you’re planning your flooring design, take into consideration the other areas of your home. You can certainly have the same flooring throughout your house to provide consistency and good flow from room to room.

However, it isn’t necessarily a design mistake to choose more than one type of flooring either. Sometimes it makes more sense to have tile in an entry, carpet in a bedroom, or LVP in a basement. However, when it comes to flooring color, you’ll want to ensure that different types of flooring flow together well.

Choose complementing colors and try not to mix and match too many different flooring options throughout your home and you’ll be good to go!

How to Choose a Flooring Color | Clean-ability

Now, the more important question for all of us homeowners, “What color flooring shows the least dirt?”

Let’s be honest. No one wants to deal with high maintenance flooring. So, what flooring looks cleanest? Typically, lighter color woods show less dirt and dust.

Dark floors can easily show dust, while lighter floors mask it. Similarly, matte floors show less smudges, foot and paw prints than high gloss flooring. On the other hand, no flooring color can eliminate dirt from coming into your home. No matter what, you still have to clean!

So while I’d lean towards lighter color flooring for less frequent cleaning, that doesn’t mean that darker tones don’t clean up well.

It’s all a balance of how often you want to clean v. the look you’re going for. I specifically chose the color Shetland for my Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring engineered hardwood because:

  1. It is a matte finish
  2. It has a high variation of the wood grain to create movement and mask debris
  3. It resists scratches and dents
  4. It’s softer light coloring will mask dust better
  5. It has an antimicrobial protective coating

Flooring Before & After

I hope those three considerations are helpful as you choose your own flooring color! We are so pleased with how our new Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring hardwoods have totally changed the look of our home.

We went from bold shiny floors to a much softer modernized look. This will make decorating much easier for me because I no longer have to compete with red tones in every room!

Plus, I’m excited for the durability of these floors to stand up to our active family and last us for years to come with the commercial-strength warranty.

Make sure to head next to check out Dogwood® by Bruce® Flooring and all its beautiful colors to choose from!

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8 tips on how to choose the color of the floor

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One of the most difficult tasks is to create an interior that is not only beautiful, but also practical, and this will require a lot of knowledge. The color scheme of the room plays an important role in creating a comfortable space. Is it possible to choose the color of the floor, taking into account the maximum number of factors that affect not only the appearance of the premises, but also the indicators of living comfort? First of all, the floor covering sets the base for the interior, so their color should be combined and complement the beauty of the design as a whole.

In the article we will take a closer look at how to choose the color of the floor in combination with other interior elements - new or existing, about the design of individual rooms, but first you need to know the general rules.

Color for the floor: general recommendations

At the initial stage of the upcoming renovation, you should highlight the desired result and the influence of other elements that will be present in the interior. The result of comparing all the details will be something more than just their separate total number. In order for each room to acquire a special personality, it is necessary to choose a floor covering not only for practical reasons, but also according to your own preferences.

As for recommendations, it is worth highlighting several options:

Features of different shades of floors

Floors in white shades are perfect for any style and interior of the room, it is associated with cleanliness and conciseness. White tones are unobtrusive and will undoubtedly give an atmosphere of lightness and spaciousness, make the room much lighter, this will compensate for the lack of natural light. White floors combined with green walls will help create an atmosphere of freshness and tranquility, while white and purple will emphasize prestige. To create a classic style, white floors and yellow walls are an excellent solution, but brown walls look strict, as an option they can be used in the design of spacious living rooms.

Gray shades have a special plasticity and always fit into any interior solutions, giving a serene and elegant look. The combination of gray and blue can be used in the design of bedrooms and an office, gray with orange can calm the activity of the nervous system, but it is not recommended to combine with green. Gray with purple looks great, “the third is not superfluous” you can still add white tones to this combination, but gray should remain a priority. The female half chooses a combination of gray and pink, such a combination of "airiness".

Yellow and beige. Bright yellow shades are used in modern design, giving unusualness and catchiness. Soft and calm beige fits into any room thanks to its elegance and sophistication. These colors are similar to natural wood and will always be in fashion. In combination with them, all colors of walls and ceilings can be used. If you need to expand the room, you should add white, and for severity add brown.

Red - dominant and bold. AT red shades noble expensive wood in the interior looks catchy and gives an expensive exclusive look. The combination of red and blue is not recommended.

Brown. Often used when decorating rooms in country style, at the same time it gives sophistication and rural simplicity, but this color is best used if there is a sufficient amount of natural or artificial lighting in the room.

Black shades of should be applied quite carefully and carefully. With it, you can create a dynamic, cutting-edge, bold design. Looks great in combination with gold elements.

Which color is the most practical?

Above in the article we considered the options for the color palette, but what color can be attributed to the most practical for each room separately.

Choosing the color of the floor for the perfect interior

There are tricky tricks in design solutions, thanks to which it is possible to breathe light and air into a small room, and add coziness and warmth to a spacious room with high ceilings.

Floor and ceiling color combination effect

Let's look at color options for living rooms that may come in handy during renovation.

Dark floor combined with bright walls and light ceiling.

If you use a contrasting color scheme, the room will always look stylish and expressive, and the use of combinations of light shades with rich dark ones can hide flaws and highlight the advantages of the room.

  • room with a low ceiling

In rooms with low ceilings, it is better to use dark wall shades, wallpaper with vertical stripes or patterns. If necessary, use a thin ceiling plinth to match the wall or, if possible, exclude the presence of a plinth. Ceiling - light , and floor , on the contrary, dark . Due to the verticals, the space seems to “stretch out” on the walls, and the light ceiling looks soaring against their background. The dark color of the floor creates depth of space.

  • narrow room with low ceilings

In this case, the same technique is used as described in the previous version, but it is worth adding a contrasting light color to one wall, thus visually shortening the elongated room. If there is a window in the room, it can be decorated with light curtains on the floor using a ceiling cornice, such a solution will make the room visually higher.

Important. With dark walls and dark floors, it is better to choose light colors for furniture and bright decor elements. Such techniques will add volume. If you want to "push" the room visually, then the sofa or bed is set across.

Dark floor combined with dark walls and light ceiling

Using different shades of the same color scheme will make any room look harmonious and traditional. For fans of a monotonous lifestyle or a classic to their liking, the colors dark chocolate for the floor , cocoa for the walls and milky for the ceiling are suitable. A soft stretch from dark to light will bring harmony and peace, and it is worth emphasizing that this combination is suitable for any room, whether it be a bedroom, a guest room or a corridor. This range can be supplemented with contrasting skirting boards, doors, cornices in white, dark brown or black. Furniture and accessories are chosen at personal discretion and preferences, but based on the warm saturation of the walls and ceiling.

Dark floor combined with light walls and light ceiling

When choosing a dark floor for a small room with a low ceiling, do not be afraid that this combination will reduce the height. You can simply use light shades for walls, ceilings, curtains, as well as additional elements - skirting boards, platbands, cornices. Regarding furniture, it is not recommended to clutter up with a large amount of rich texture and color. You can lay a light small rug on the floor, and choose a laconic form with graceful lines for interior items.

Dark floor combined with light walls and dark ceiling

This color solution, oddly enough, is suitable for rooms with high ceilings and low ones. The main rule of is that the color of the floor and ceiling should be opposite to the color of the walls and remember that cold shades can visually move away, and warm ones can bring objects and surfaces closer. If a room with low ceilings needs to construct a two-level ceiling, paint the base level in a dark cold color, and make the suspended level light. This option will visually raise and deepen the low ceiling, and light walls will expand the space.

Visualization options for rooms using shade matching:

How to add space

Many people face such a problem as the small size of rooms, in order to visually enlarge the space, you can use lighter and colder shades for the floor and walls, due to this the room will become larger than it is deed. But dark and warm shades will make the room smaller, but more comfortable. When choosing flooring such as parquet and laminate, you should pay attention to the collections, which contain V-bevels . This will create the effect of the depth of the room, and to enhance the effect, laying such a floor covering should be done along the spread of light. Another important point is the choice of skirting board color. To increase the area of ​​the floor will help the plinth of the same color as the flooring itself. But the opposite is also true, if the skirting board matches the color of the walls , then the floor area will appear smaller.

Sex color and personality type

It has been scientifically proven that color has an impact on the psychological state of a person. This is important because we spend most of our lives indoors.

You should always strive to have a color balance, and gender plays an important role in it, but do not forget about human psychology. It is worth paying attention to the recommendations of doctors, since people have different temperaments, each type perceives this or that color differently: fit green tones.

  • Sanguine shades of light green or yellow are suitable for walls in combination with a light floor, and for melancholic recommend light blue walls and brown floors.

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    Floor color depending on the design style

    It is important to understand how to choose the right floor color for wall decoration or furniture and doors, it is necessary to think over all possible combinations and make a choice in favor of the most effective of them. It is worth familiarizing yourself with the trends of a particular style, this will help you make the right choice and apply knowledge in practice.

    You should decide on the design for your interior even at the preparatory stage of the repair. This will help to greatly simplify the task and choose the color of the floor finish in accordance with the style groups.

    National style

    Historical style

    This stylization of a certain direction: Empire, Baroque, Byzantine, Gothic, Classicism, Renaissance, Rococo, etc. When decorating the interior in any of the chosen directions, it involves the use of expensive elements, including flooring must be made of expensive wood or ceramic tiles. It is advisable to choose the color of the floor and doors in the same color scheme, light colors are preferred. For example, in the antique style, marble or mosaic tiles are suitable, and in the Renaissance style, several colors are used at once, which traditionally includes gold, red, burgundy, and green.

    Modern stylistics

    Floor and interior combinations

    Floor and door combinations

    There are no clear boundaries, but the best option is to choose a door color a couple of tones lighter or darker than the flooring.

    There are several ways to combine floor and door

    Combination of floor with furniture

    According to the recommendations of professionals, there are several options for decorating a room:

    Important. Furniture should not have more than three colors, otherwise the room will turn into a children's playroom.

    Floor/wall/ceiling combination

    The overall perception of a room's design depends on well-chosen floor/wall combinations. In rooms such as the kitchen-living room, you can use different finishes that will unite the space.

    Floor color by room type

    Hallway floor color

    An entrance hall is a full-fledged room, part of a house or apartment and one of the busiest rooms. The choice of the color of the floor in the hallway plays an important role also in solving complex specific problems.

    Many professionals recommend dark color scheme , the argument is simple - dirt and minor damage are less noticeable on such a surface. But there are also general patterns of color influence in the design of the hallway. Since the hallway is most often a small room, and as we already know, in this case it is better to choose a light-colored floor. You can complement the interior with dark elements, for example, lay a path near the entrance of a dark color. In the spacious entrance halls there is a possibility to implement many ideas with different shades. Light floors make the hallway spacious, dark ones hide imperfections, the choice is yours. You can choose a dark floor with white walls, will also suit bright colors in combination with plain light walls. When choosing a color in the hallway, the number, type and placement of light sources play an important role. If furniture is provided in the hallway, then it should be darker than the floor coverings.

    Kitchen floor color

    The kitchen is not only a room where people work, but also a place where they relax, spend a lot of time, such features require attention when choosing a floor color. Walls, furniture and floors should match and complement each other as much as possible. The color should not be annoying and cause only positive emotions. Do not forget that with the help of color design, you can visually increase the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. It is recommended to consider the option of dividing the room into several zones, such as laminate and tiles. Laminate creates comfort, tiles are more practical in the work area. The main condition for such a combination is that both materials should have a harmonious combination, if the area near the plate is dark, then the rest of the area is lighter. When creating contrasting solutions, dark-colored floors are used, but in such cases a sufficient amount of lighting is necessary.

    Floor color for the hall

    The best choice for the hall will be parquet, laminate, light-colored carpet in combination with dark or bright furniture. The hall is a room where guests often gather, so the floor should set you up for a good time and communication, but at the same time be practical, non-marking. Classic restrained tones are just right: beige, shades of natural wood, light gray can also be considered, but dark noble colors will also fit perfectly: chocolate shades, mahogany, wenge.

    Floor color for the bedroom

    The bedroom is a rest room, so calm tones should be preferred. A light floor in combination with a one-tone or dark brown skirting board plus pastel wallpaper and light tulle will add coziness and tranquility to the overall picture. But you can take a chance and make the floor catchy, dark colors, diluting the overall light range. From materials suitable laminate and parquet. In the children's room, the floor is also better to choose calm shades or, on the contrary, highlight it with bright colors. It is worth paying attention to blue, peach, sand, light pink, these shades improve mood and stimulate brain activity.

    Floor color for the bathroom and toilet

    For bathrooms there are no special restrictions on the choice of design and color of the floors, it can be either plain light, or radical black or innovative self-leveling floors with a 3D effect. The best solutions are the floors of blue, light green, lavender. The color of the walls and ceiling can match the color of the floor, in spacious bathrooms you can experiment and combine different colors. For lovers of bright colors, you can pay attention to yellow, pink, blue.

    Conclusion

    The choice of floor color should be taken responsibly, the coating should look harmonious and complement the interior. You should successfully choose a combination with other elements that will be present in the interior and then it will turn out stylish and cozy. Summing up, when choosing a floor color, the following are taken into account: the location of the rooms, the presence of natural light or artificial fullness, the purpose of the room, the combination of walls and ceiling, furniture and doors, the perception of colors, and most importantly, the personal preferences and tastes of residents.

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    How to choose the color of the floor, what is combined with white, gray, black in the interior

    Creating an interior is the most interesting and, perhaps, the most difficult task. It is necessary to make not only beautiful and cozy, but also convenient and practical. This requires a lot of knowledge. In this article, we will talk about how to choose the color of the floor, how to combine it with other elements - new and existing ones. It's far from simple.

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    How to choose the same color throughout apartment or different

    In design, as a rule, there is no direct answer to the questions posed. Everyone chooses what he likes more. Specifically, there are two approaches to choosing the color of the floor. It seems to someone right to choose the coating and color in each room. There is a logic here, especially if each room in the interior has its own plan. But here's how to combine everything into a single idea or concept - you have to think. This is difficult in small apartments. It's easier if at least the floor is common.

    How to choose the color of the floor: first you need to decide whether it will be the same for you throughout the apartment or in each room has its own

    Another approach can be called the opposite. In the premises of a "special" purpose, the floor is selected for the "local" situation. These rooms include the kitchen, maybe part of the hallway at the door. They can allocate a nursery for a small child. Throughout the rest of the area, the flooring is the same. This idea is not bad, as the flooring itself is unifying. But how to choose the color of the floor in this case, because the situation in different rooms is different? Most often, neutral, soft and desaturated colors are used, which are just a background.

    How to choose the color of the floor: a general method

    There are two situations when choosing a floor. The first is when the interior is re-created. In this case, the floor, walls, ceiling are taken as the basis, and all other details and components are already selected for them. The second situation is when some items remain. Then, when choosing, you will have to take them into account. This complicates the task. However, there are a few rules to follow.

    First of all, you should pay attention to the combination of colors of the floor and walls

    Basic rules for design

    First and foremost is the rule of three colors. So that the interior is not overloaded, there should be no more than three colors. There are combinations of four and five colors, but for a beginner this is a difficult task. Therefore, it is better to limit yourself to three. This is not as small as it seems. Because black, white and gray are not included in these three colors. They are called monochrome and go well with everyone. Other colors - achromatic - can be represented by several shades. So there are really a lot of options.

    How does the choice of floor color affect the perception of the environment
    By changing the color of the floor and walls, we get a different mood interior
    Neutral options are always good
    The traditional color of the floor is one of the shades of wood
    Modern brushing

    The second melt is called the triangle rule. Regarding design, it can be understood as follows: colors should be present in the interior in various volumes. They are divided into three groups: main, additional and accent. There is a lot of primary color - it can just be the floor and walls. The ceiling is usually white and is not taken into account. Complementary colors - furniture, textiles. Accent - accessories, additions and all sorts of small details.

    Methods for different cases

    How do these rules apply to floor color selection? Just. Before choosing a floor color, look at what colors you have already decided on. If there are already three of them, then there are only two options:

    1. The floor can be monochrome - gray, white or black.
    2. You can use an existing color or its shade.

    In general, choosing the color of the floor seems to be easy. The palette is not that big. If you have roughly decided on the color and type of coating, try to take samples that many companies provide. The fact is that the same coating surrounded by different objects looks different. Therefore, it is better to take samples home - by applying them to the existing interior details, it will be easier to decide.

    Do not know how to choose the color of the floor? Think light... it's easier to work with

    What if you're only planning the setting but don't have a clear concept? How to choose the color of the floor in this case? If you don’t know where to go at all, take something neutral that all colors are combined with. In the case of the floor, it is light gray, soft shades of brown, white and its undertones. You can also make a brown floor, but then there are fewer options for color design. Well, or add other items in the same color or shade. Doors, for example.

    More advice. A dark floor color is only worth doing if you are willing to clean often. Dust on a dark coating is visible much better than on a light one. The presence of texture greatly improves the situation, but the dust is still visible. So a rich dark brown wood floor is a possible solution for dark floor lovers.

    Interior door and floor color: how to choose the right color

    Some people think that door and floor color should be the same. This is an option, but not required. Doors and baseboards may be the same, but this is also not a rule. Skirting boards can be the same as picture frames, for example. Or the same color as the curtains. But, nevertheless, more often they are matched to the color of the doors.

    The color of the doors does not always have to match the color of the floor

    When choosing the color of the floor, it is wrong to rely only on the color of the doors. It is necessary to take into account, at a minimum, the color of the walls, as well as the lighting, furniture and all the accompanying furnishings. The chosen style also plays a big role. It sets not only the color, but also the type of surface - gloss or matte. So, for example, for classic interiors, a brown floor is more often used. Doors can be darker or lighter, they can be generally light - white or slightly tinted. For interiors in the Scandinavian style, on the contrary, more often the floor can be seen in white, light gray, light or bleached wood. The doors are either white or "wooden". Again, it depends on the rest of the interior elements.

    Light floor

    Light floor is good in any case, especially in small or dark rooms. In this situation, it is generally possible to decorate the floor, walls and doors in one scale. For example, make everything light gray, white or beige, but use different shades for all “parts”. This option - with light tones of the same range - makes the room visually more spacious and bright. With this technique, you can level the lack of daylight.

    Accent colors add some brightness
    The shade of the floor and curtains matches almost completely
    White, grey, black. The monochrome of this interior is broken by a bright picture
    Somewhat "sterile" option, but not bad for relaxation
    Even with a lack of light, the room does not look dark
    Warm range of light beige colors

    Not sure how to choose the color of the floor in the north room with small windows? Try to do just that: light walls and doors, a little darker floor. Furniture and knitwear can be in the same range. You can carefully select color accents. This interior is calm and cozy. But it is better to use warm shades. In any case, on the north side, warm tones will be more pleasant.

    With a light floor, you can put dark doors or make bright / dark walls. Dark or saturated colors furniture, in a room with a light floor and walls, also looks good. It's all about what you want to achieve and what you like. The category "light floor" includes different colors.

    If the floor is made white, light light beige or light gray

    If we talk about flooring, then there is laminate, vinyl tile, parquet, which are called bleached oak, beech, Norwegian pine and other similar names. In fact, they are not pure white - there are shades of gray, beige, brownish. But the general impression is that it is almost a white floor. It creates a feeling of cleanliness and spaciousness. If there is a light gloss, it also visually increases the space.

    With a neutral light floor, you can pick up any decor

    You can also find a plain white, but it's not so interesting, although if you beat it correctly, it will also be very good. Paint the plank floor with a very light paint, just get what the flooring imitates. How to choose the color of the floor, if you don’t know what the situation will be? Choose from very light shades. You will not lose, as it is combined with almost everything, it can be in any style.

    Paint walls white

    If you make a white floor and white walls, we get a calm interior. It is good because by changing textiles and accessories, you change the style. You can easily change your mood. For some, such an interior can be boring, it can be revived with bright fragments. White floors and walls are a great backdrop for any color.

    The almost white floor and white walls serve as a great backdrop for furniture and accessories.
    Several color accents enliven the interior
    Brown and black complement the white floor and white walls
    Just a couple of colored details and the black and white interior is not so strict and cold
    Intense burgundy armchairs set the mood
    White glossy floor and white walls with dark cabinet furniture

    In a combination of a white floor and white walls, the furniture can be light or darker. Any accents are black, red, blue, green, yellow, lilac, purple, etc. Any other colors you want in your home. But do not forget the rule of three colors: you should not add more than 3 colors. They can be in shades, but there should be no more than three "groups" of colors.

    In combination with light colored walls

    Add some color to a white floor by painting the walls or by using light colored or plain wallpaper. Now it is fashionable to make accent walls, so this technique fits well with this option: a white floor and light walls, and an accent wall is either of the same color, but saturated or contrasting.

    The warm color of doors and furniture makes blue not so cold.
    For the kitchen, the white floor and blue walls, combined with white furniture, look very “easy”
    The warm brownish gray color of the walls and wooden furniture details look good against the background of a light beige, almost white floor.
    Interesting combination for the bedroom
    Romantic style
    Only one wall can be bright
    Warm floor in the color of baked milk and delicate green on the walls

    If you don't know how to choose the color of the floor in a small apartment, try this option. You can create very diverse interiors, apply different styles.

    If you add dark paint

    Dark walls with white floors - use this technique carefully. It's too easy to make an uncomfortable interior. Dark walls are gray, black, brown saturated shades.

    White or light floor and dark walls - a specific option
    Looks stylish in some cases, but experience is required
    As an option - make one wall dark
    Gray floors and brown walls. If you don’t know how to choose the color of the floor so that the interior is solid, try this option

    Such interiors turn out to be interesting, but it is “hard” to live in them. The option is acceptable only in very bright rooms with high ceilings. In standard apartments, this technique should not be used. So the light floor-dark walls option is applicable for houses with high ceilings. And then, in order for the interior to be not too heavy, the doors and furniture should be light.

    Colored bright wallpaper or paint

    If you combine bright colors on the walls with a white floor, we get a bright and cheerful room. Bright walls are blue, green, red, pink and whatever you want. The degree of "brightness" is again at will and / or according to the purpose of the room. Ideal for children, good for living rooms if you like this option. Can take place in the kitchen and bathroom.

    Fragments of lilac are fascinating, but too “cold” for well-being
    Red is too aggressive even when surrounded by white
    Ideal for relaxation
    This shade of green is good only in combination with cream shades.

    In order not to get too colorful, do not interfere with many colors, furniture and textiles in restrained tones. Accessories can be bright, but in small quantities. Add more neutral or "washed out" pastel shades of the same color. It is important not to overdo it with flowers.

    What walls go with the gray floor

    Gray also belongs to the chromatic group. It serves as a good background for almost any chromatic colors and their shades. Just keep in mind that gray also has undertones and shades, and it can also be warm, cold or neutral. When choosing the color of the walls in combination with the gray floor, this must be taken into account.

    The gray color of the floor is combined with white walls, and you can revive the interior with any bright details.
    If you are too bored and monotonous, add colors. Instead of gray walls, make pink or blue
    Dark gray on the floor, looks good in a brightly lit room
    Soft warm colors - a great atmosphere for relaxation
    Gray-blue - a somewhat cool combination, but stylish

    If you already have the color of walls or furniture as a given, the shade of gray should be matched to these elements. If you are just planning the interior for now, and have already decided on the range, you can add gray on purpose / consciously. In case you don't know yet what kind of walls and furniture you will have, the best solution is neutral gray.

    Gray looks very noble with a soft pink, pastel shade of yellow. In combination with blue, it turns out to be somewhat “cool”, but you can add warm-colored accessories or furniture to neutralize this effect. It is necessary to combine the gray floor with green walls carefully. It is difficult to make friends between these two colors in the interior, although it is possible. But it is necessary to select shades carefully, otherwise it will be uncomfortable. There may even be some dissonance.

    Dark flooring

    The definition of "dark floor" is too vague. Dark can be brown, black, gray. The black floor is for extreme people who are not afraid of experiments. But the black color on the floor looks only in modern styles, in which the furniture is laconic, interesting lamps and no pretentiousness. If you want an ultra-trendy interior and do not know how to choose the color of the floor, look at black or dark gray. Perhaps you will like it.

    To prevent the black floor from creating a gloomy atmosphere, the walls are made white. And it is “white”, without shades. At the same time, the windows are large, an abundance of light from natural sources is a prerequisite. Often such an interior is used in living rooms with a second light. In this way, you can decorate the kitchen, but it cannot be small and there should be a lot of light. Lots of light.

    Black floors and light walls are a great base for bright colors.
    Silent color and the interior is not so gloomy
    Black-white-gray… too strict
    Plants look like an exquisite decoration against such a background.
    One of the options for painting a wooden floor in an almost black color
    A dark blue floor is a very rare occurrence. For non-professionals, choosing the right composition is extremely difficult.
    Black glossy floor - this option is for those who love cleaning

    Black and white interiors are too cold. It may be interesting and pleasant to look at them, but to live is not too much. With the addition of some brighter color, it becomes more fun. But, usually, apart from black and white, there is only one color. A common combination is a black floor + white walls + red accents in furniture.

    Bright paintings on the walls, some bright accessories are acceptable, but they are chosen according to the style and cannot be many. These are bright spots that inevitably attract attention.

    Dark brown floor combined with white, warm shades of yellow
    Intense blue (turquoise) with dark floors and white walls
    Brown gamma provides ample opportunities for design
    Classic interior with dark wood floors
    With rustic elements
    White walls and huge windows
    One of the modern methods of coloring wood
    Oriental style
    Brown and beige

    If the dark floor is dark brown, the interior style can be classic, modern, art deco, contemporary. One of the most fashionable floor colors is wenge. Wood itself is very expensive, but its imitation is available.

    Brown gives the interior solidity and stability. And although it is not monochrome, it is combined with almost all colors. So there are practically no restrictions on the color of the walls. That's just a dark brown floor is good in spacious, bright rooms. For standard apartments, beige walls, the colors of baked milk or cream are ideal for a brown floor. With the right lighting and furniture, even small rooms will feel spacious and cozy at the same time.

    Bright and rich colors

    Bright, clean colors on the floor are more typical for the kitchen. In residential areas, the gamma is still more traditional. It is too difficult to match the decor to the green or blue floor. Yes, and not only in this matter. Subconsciously, we expect the floor to be not too bright. This is natural and normal for us. And any bright colors make you tense. Living in such an environment is inconvenient. Don't believe? Cover the floor with red carpet from wall to wall. After a short period of time, the nervous system will overreact even to innocent stimuli. Dark blue on the floor can be depressing. Only green underfoot has a positive effect, but on such a basis it is difficult to create not only a beautiful, but also a cozy interior.

    Don't know how to choose the color of your floor but don't want it to be boring? Now many floor coverings are brushed. This method of processing is in parquet, parquet board. It is imitated by a laminate, is in a vinyl tile or linoleum. Moreover, this effect is done not only in a bleached version. He's already used to it. They add bright paint, which is then almost erased. It turns out such a muted red, burgundy, blue floor. Looks very interesting. If you don’t know how to choose the color of the floor to create an unusual interior, barshed coatings with color are for you.

    Warm yellow color on the floor gives wood
    Bright colors on the floor are more characteristic of the kitchen
    The natural color of the wood is combined with white and yellow. Accents in green
    All the same combinations
    Red brushed board

    But the fact is that the color that shows through in such a coating should also be in other details. In furniture, textiles, accessories. But it is desirable that on the floor it was not so saturated. Then the colored floor will "play along", and will not be the main player.

    The bright floor can also be made of wood. Some types of varnished wood give a warm yellow or orange color. It looks bright enough. The walls are better to choose light, neutral tones, but warm shades. The ideal color for walls to a yellow or orange floor would be light beige, cream or baked milk. Pure white will be too cold, bluish or grayish shades are also bypassed.

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