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5 Things To Consider When Choosing Floor Color

Preparing to install a new floor is exciting, but you must consider a few different points before you decide on a color that will best suit your space. After all, flooring creates the backdrop of any room, so it’s essential to pick the right one.

Be confident in your choices by learning to complement your flooring color with your room’s features, style and mood.

How to Choose the Right Floor Color

Suppose you’re wondering how to pick a flooring color that will spruce up your space without taking away from other design features. In that case, you’ll want to consider how to customize your flooring type, match furniture pieces and choose a color for your room’s overall purpose.

1. Purpose and Users

The color of flooring you pick will depend on your room’s overall purpose. Whether your room will be for your kids, pets or yourself, the colors play an essential role in matching the room’s functionality.

Consider the following:

  1. Specific design features: If you want your furniture to take center stage, use natural colors that will serve as a beautiful base. Choose bolder colors like red tones to reflect luxury and match colonial furnishings or brown tints to match a country-style decor. Ideally, you want the floor to be the backdrop rather than stealing the attention from your selected design elements.
  2. Functional materials: Always think about the function of your space before picking a floor type and color. If you have pets or kids, you’ll want flooring that’s durable, affordable and customizable. Some materials only come in certain shades, like hardwood, so you should note that as you browse materials.
  3. Purpose of the room: The function of your room will inform what colors you use for flooring. Select fun and bright colors for an adventurous playroom for your kids. If you’re designing a home office, choose light colors for a clean and simple aesthetic that won’t be distracting.

2. Size of the Room

The colors you choose for your room’s flooring will significantly impact how big the area feels.

If you’re working with a larger room, a darker floor will make your space feel smaller and more intimate. In contrast, a lighter color will make smaller spaces feel more extensive because they provide the illusion that you’re opening up the room.

Be sure to think about how you want a certain area to feel as you pick out flooring colors.

3. Contrasting and Complementing Colors

When deciding on a floor color, think about the color of your furniture.

While matching colors can feel too uniform, colors that are too contrasting might be harsh on the eye or create a cluttered feel. It’s important that your flooring complements the color of your decor and you strike a balance between other colors and features in your room.

If you need flooring in several connecting rooms in your home, decide how you’d like each room to combine through color. Using the same floor color can create a sense of flow and unify the rooms. Choosing a different color for each room can establish separate living spaces.

Think of the bigger picture in terms of your home’s layout as you pick a color.

4. Mood

The overall feel of your room is vital to think about before deciding on a floor color.

If cool-toned, darker flooring creates a formal feeling, while dark colors with warm tones can create a cozy atmosphere. Alternatively, pale, cool-toned floor colors will make your room feel airy and bright.

If you’d like to feel less cramped in a smaller room, try breathable light colors to create openness. For a sunny, happy feel, try a floor color with shades of yellow. If you’d like a relaxing, peaceful environment, try light gray or light-toned wood.

To emulate class and elegance, black or red are great options. These colors can also give the room a powerful or dramatic edge. An interior using brown colors can give the room a cozy, natural and rustic feel.

These are just a few examples of how certain tones can impact how a room appears. Be sure to play around with different swatches to see how various colors make you feel.

5. Type of Flooring 

Depending on your flooring, you’ll want to choose colors that complement their materials and pop in your room.

Types of flooring and common colors include:

Whether you’re installing laminate, vinyl, carpet or hardwood flooring, take samples of the flooring in different colors to decide what looks best in your space. Test the shades of color at different times of the day to see how they look in natural light. This trick can help you select the best possible colors for every room.

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Floor colors: how to choose a floor color

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You may be aware of the power of a floor color – but it can be hard to know where to begin when choosing one, particularly if you have more than one room to remodel at a time. 

It seems the answer to this is sought after by homeowners worldwide as, most recently, celebrated British interior designer Kelly Hoppen appeared on a British morning chat show to offer her advice on this ever-important question.  

Reminding viewers of her one timeless design tip, she explained: 'If you have a lot of light coming into your room, you would go for a much darker floor. If it's a very small room, you would go for something a lot lighter… It's all about balance and contrast.'

See: Kitchen flooring ideas – for a floor that works with the rest of your kitchen

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While Kelly Hoppen's flooring tip offers us an essential base from which to kick off a color scheme, we spoke to interior design experts who built on Kelly's advice and agreed on three primary factors to remember during your next floor renovation – color, pattern, and texture. We investigate fully...

Floor colors  

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'Floor color is an important element to consider as this will create a cohesive layout with your existing décor scheme. It has the strength to evoke mood and alter a sense of space,' began Camilla Clarke, Creative Director of London- based interior design studio Albion Nord . Camilla continued, further highlighting Kelly's color rule. 

'When paired with light interiors, dark flooring offers a dramatic contrast, whilst also making a room appear larger and brighter.'

See: Wonderful ways to work wood flooring into your design – the patterns you need to know

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Furthermore, designer Matthew Williamson , who recently collaborated with hand-tufted rug manufacturer, Obeetee, expanded on the importance of the floor color in 'setting the tone' for the rest of your room. 

'Color and pattern can be such vital elements in both our lives and our homes. They can speak to us at aesthetic and emotional levels, elevating our homes, infiltrating through the walls, the furnishings, and of course, the floor,' Matthew shared.  

'One of the best places to start when bringing color and pattern into the home is with a floor covering, setting the tone and anchoring the rest of the space. Color in all its depth and vibrancy and pattern in all its meaning inspire me endlessly.'

What is the most popular floor color?

It's unsurprising to us that the most popular color for floors is grey, and in particular, grey wood, like that shown above. Grey flooring is the ultimate neutral – easy to co-ordinate and color scheme around, dark enough not to show the dirt, and yet pale enough to reflect light. And, of course, it's the perfect complement to grey living rooms, which have become enduringly popular.

How do I choose the right floor color?

To expand on what our interiors experts have said above, this is what to concentrate on when choosing the right floor color:

1. The mood you want to create: darker flooring, if cool-toned, creates a formal feel; dark colors in warm tones create a feeling of coziness; pale floor colors, whether will make your room feel airy, and bright, with cooler colors more formal-looking than warmer shades.

2. How much natural light you get: the lighter the floor color, the more suited it will be to a naturally dark room; if your room is flooded with light, you have the luxury of choice.

3. The room's size: The lighter the floor color, the bigger the room will look. 

4. Whether you want it to match existing flooring: if you are remodelling it's better to go for a contrast from room to room, rather than a close mismatch. For a truly cohesive feel, floor colors that run throughout an interior will also enhance the feeling of spaciousness. If you choose to add interest by varying it from room to room, pick floor color tones that complement each other.

5. Your furniture's color and finish: this can be particularly tricky when you have lots of wooden furniture in different tones and finishes atop a wooden floor. Ideally, you want the floor to be the backdrop, rather than stealing the attention from your carefully selected pieces.  

Choosing patterned flooring

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While Matthew Williamson has already touched on the impact of patterned flooring, he continued, offering examples of furnishings that will complement your choice of patterned flooring. 

'A beautiful rug can give you a palette or a sounding board for the rest of the room. You could pick out specific colors from the weave and take them onto the walls, into the soft furnishings, and even up onto the ceiling for a dramatic look.'

'You could also experiment with pattern, pairing a patterned rug with a striking floral wallpaper or sofa. This way of injecting pattern and color into a space works in both sweeping, grand spaces, perhaps pairing a couple to draw the eye to different zones within a space, as well as in smaller rooms in the house,' he added. 

Picking textured flooring

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The final primary category to prioritize during your next renovation is texture, or so suggests Jodie Hatton, Residential Designer at the luxury Britsh carpet company, Brintons .  

'In any interior scheme, neutral colors and the comforting texture of carpet brings a feeling of softness and calm. These are best suited to rooms where you spend a lot of time, such as a bedroom or living room, where relaxing is key to creating a happy space.'

See: Carpet trends 2021 – 8 stylish new looks for fabulous floors

Jodie continued: 'Decorating with neutral shades like grey also ensures that your scheme will have longevity, as a base you can bring in accessories to add on-trend elements, whilst retaining an overall scheme that will remain timeless for many years to come. For many, a neutral carpet is an investment in the design of the property, which will add and retain its value.' 

Megan is the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor, she often focuses on emerging microtrends, sleep and wellbeing stories, and celebrity-focused pieces. Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US while studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site. She currently lives in London with her antique typewriter and an expansive collection of houseplants. 

Flooring color - how to choose the right one?

Flooring color - how to choose the right one?

Where should I start when choosing a floor color? There are two ways: choose the floor design you like and match it with wallpaper, doors and furniture - there is always something suitable, or match the floor with wallpaper, doors and furniture. Considering that the floor is laid before the wallpaper is glued, ideally, even at the initial stage of the repair, it is worth having a ready-made project for the final interior or at least having an idea of ​​how the room should look - this greatly simplifies the process of selecting all the necessary components. Consider the main points that should be considered when buying a floor. nine0007


Room and floor color


Each component of the room plays a role in the overall impression of the interior. It is worth remembering that the color of the floor can create different effects - enlarge or reduce the room, change its color temperature, create a mood and emphasize or weaken the color scheme.

A small detail to take into account when choosing a flooring color is the natural light in the room. If the room is on the sunny side and most of the time it is illuminated by sunlight, then the dark wallpaper and floor will not look gloomy and cold, and the light colors will sparkle in a new way and will look especially cozy. nine0007

By the way, vinyl floors do not fade from sunlight, so you can safely lay them in rooms facing the "sunny side".
As for the area of ​​​​the room, it is worth remembering one of the most common design rules - light shades increase the room. In a small room, especially with low ceilings, it is better to choose light-colored floor coverings - dark ones will only emphasize the small size of the room.

However, it should be remembered that a large number of cold light colors lower the color temperature in the room. nine0007

Which floor to choose in a particular room?

Light shades are better suited for a nursery and a bathroom - in the first case, the floor will create lightness, in the second, it will enlarge a small room. There is no need to be intimidated by this color as impractical - rather, you need to choose floor coverings according to their surface. On a light floor, stains and scratches are less visible. A very practical option would be light-colored quartz-vinyl - for example, the Bezier Oak design will please you with a beautiful light color, ease of cleaning, and also durability - it is very difficult to scratch it, and it is not afraid of office chair wheels, heels or animal claws. nine0011 In the corridor, especially in the hallway, a great solution would be to lay a dark floor so that dust and dirt are not so noticeable. A good option is PVC tiles, such as the Detroit design - this hard-wearing floor looks very stylish and is also easy to clean.

Whatever floor you choose, you should consider the combination of flooring with other interior elements (read about them below). For example, a bright, eye-catching interior should be balanced with a calm shade of the floor. Otherwise, there is a risk of getting a clumsy design of the room, which can tire over time, or shift the focus from a carefully planned interior with a bright floor. nine0007

A floor that is uneven in color has its advantages - it is combined with several colors at the same time and masks small dirt better. However, it has a small minus - it can be difficult to see an accidentally dropped item on it.


Wallpaper and floors


When choosing wallpaper and flooring, it is necessary to determine in advance what mood the interior should convey.
It is worth remembering that the light floor and walls increase the room, give it airiness. nine0007

Dark walls and dark floors make the room look smaller and darker, and in combination with a light ceiling create a pit effect when the light is only above you.

The dark floor looks interesting with light walls, however, it is worth balancing this combination with interior items and furniture. So, a dark floor, light walls and furniture look ridiculous, but it’s worth adding a few dark accents, and the interior takes on style.


Doors and floors


Previously, the laws of interior fashion said that the floor and doors should be kept in the same color. Modern interior design removes these strict rules, leaving only the law of temperature combination of shades unchanged - a cold floor with cold doors, a warm one with warm ones, albeit of a different tone.
In addition, it is worth considering the geometry and area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room. Doors that contrast with the floor in a small room will look massive and hide part of the space, therefore, in order to increase and / or save its area, it is worth giving preference to doors of the same shade as the floor. nine0007

Doing repairs in a narrow and long room? If the doorway is on a narrow wall, you should choose bright doors that will bring the wall closer and make the room more harmonious. To create a unified space, you can choose the floor in the same color scheme as the doors.


Floors and skirting boards


Such a seemingly insignificant element as a plinth can change and emphasize the design of the room. When choosing this detail of decoration, it is worth considering the color of the doors. nine0007

If you plan to lay a dark floor, and the doors are light, then the skirting boards should also be light. If, on the contrary, the floor is light and the doors are dark, then both light and dark skirting boards will look great. Another option is to complement the dark floor and doors with a light baseboard - it is
White skirting boards look interesting in combination with a light or gray floor - it gives airiness, lightness, emphasizes the geometry of the room.

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If the interior involves wooden furniture, then it is best to pick it up to the doors and platbands - this way it will look the most organic way.
Light furniture is better suited to light floors, dark furniture is better suited to dark, bright furniture is combined with both options for flooring. Perhaps the main thing here is to take into account the general style of the room and the color temperature of each component of the interior. nine0007

We wish you to find your ideal floor color among all designs of quartz-vinyl Fine Floor !

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. nine0007

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. nine0007

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. nine0007

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". nine0007

Yellow and beige. Bright yellow hues 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 shades of red 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. nine0007

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. nine0007

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. nine0007

  • 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. nine0007

  • 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. nine0249

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. nine0007

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. nine0007

Dark floor combined with light walls and dark ceiling

This color solution, oddly enough, is suitable for rooms with high and low ceilings. 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. nine0007

  • Dark floor with pale walls and ceiling will expand room .
  • Dark floor with dark ceiling will expand the room and reduce the height of the ceiling .
  • Dark walls with a light floor and ceiling will emphasize the horizontal lines of the room .
  • Light floor, ceiling and one wall (rear): the room will become deeper, taller and narrower .
  • A dark back wall and light side walls , on the contrary, will reduce the depth of the room .
  • Light ceiling, dark floor and dark walls will create a "basement" effect when the light is only on you.
  • A light floor, a light back wall, dark side walls and a dark ceiling will create a "tunnel" effect
  • A room with a dark color cavity will lose its shape .
  • Light floors and light walls create the effect of spaciousness , but a large amount of light tone will make the room cold and featureless .

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.

  • The red color can cause anxiety and causes heart palpitations. Under the influence of red, a person can become aggressive. This color is not recommended in bedrooms, children's rooms and kitchens, but in living rooms it will look great, but not in large quantities.
  • Gender yellow shades will charge you with active energy without anxiety and aggression, it will stimulate brain activity. Ideal for office and nursery.
  • In limited quantities violet and blue , prolonged exposure to this color category may cause depression.
  • The friendly color is green. It should be made the main one when decorating the room and, depending on the shade, then choose the color of the floor. nine0125

One must always strive to have a color balance, and gender plays an important role in it, but one should 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. nine0007

    You should decide on the design for your interior 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
    • Mediterranean style light and simple, without elements of luxury, floors not flashy colors, light wood tones can be used, for example bleached oak, ivory oak, nature ash.
    • Scandinavian style stands for naturalness, restraint using natural materials, exclusively wooden floors in neutral colours.
    • English style is attractive with classic forms, aristocracy with the use of expensive woods such as wenge, rosewood, birch, combined with wooden cornices and panels in dark shades.
    • French - provincial style, olive, yellow, lavender walls and terracotta, sandy flooring or natural raw solid wood are preferred. nine0011
    • African style bright details, exotic shapes, dark floors and rough textures.
    • Japanese style - discreet, floors in light or dark colors.

    Historical style

    This stylization of a certain direction: Empire, Baroque, Byzantine, Gothic, Classicism, Renaissance, Rococo, etc. When decorating the interior in any of the selected areas, 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. nine0007

    Modern stylistics
    • Minimalism - is straight geometric shapes, predominant colors are white, black, gray combined with low furniture and a smooth plain floor.
    • Style loft combines large spaces with the use of industrial interior details, the floors in this case can be of any color and texture.
    • Kitsch - bright, flashy colors, floors in this style can be unpredictable in color and from any material. nine0125
    • Art Deco is a style for fine furniture and decorative items. The walls and floor are unobtrusive pastel, soft tones.

    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

    • Similarity of colors. The most profitable option, which will create the illusion of a unified space. For example, if you choose light doors and a floor, in this way a small room will visually become more spacious. In this version, you can experiment with possible textures.
    • Game in one color. This option will create a sense of harmony and is considered simple, but at the same time sophisticated. When combining the main color and its shades, you can get both dark and light, pastel combinations. nine0125
    • Complementary combination. When combined with different colors, the selected elements become catchy and give the interior a dynamic atmosphere. It is worth recalling that dark shades can create the effect of reducing space, for rooms with a small area it is better not to use it, in which case it is better to pay attention to soothing tones, such as peach and blue.
    • Dark doors combined with floors a few shades lighter can look contrasting, tiring the eye, with the help of a matching plinth with doors, they can visually smooth out the flaw.
    • Light doors and dark floor look especially elegant, in this combination the interior looks stylish and respectable. Light doors add space and lightness, and dark floors evoke a feeling of strength and reliability.
    • Dark doors and light floor , a simple and elegant combination. In this case, the dark door becomes the main element, it is the door that forms the effect of that very elegance and makes the atmosphere of the room unique and cozy. nine0125
    • White doors and pastel shades of the floor will fill the space with warm emotions, tenderness and a cozy atmosphere.
    • White doors gray floor , harmonious and monochromatic combination, fits any interior and shows its best side. If the windows in the room face the north side, it would be appropriate to use milky, creamy, creamy shades.
    • White doors and brown flooring , a festive, smart combination of white and brown, will bring an orderly and light look to the room. nine0125

    Combination of floor with furniture

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

    • White floor - dark furniture ;
    • Natural wood floors – light furniture or chocolate . It is better not to choose bright colors;
    • Dark floors - pastel furniture .
    • Possibly combination of dark floor and dark furniture , but they will look very unusual.

    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.

    • White walls and white floor. nine0109 Such an interior reflects calmness and is good because when changing textiles and accessories, you can radically change the style of the interior, its mood. If for someone such an interior seems boring, it can easily be revived with bright details. Such a combination of walls and floor can be called universal, under them you can choose furniture both light and dark, accents can be any - red, yellow, green, etc. but still do not forget the important rule of no more than three colors.
    • Light colored walls and white floors. Colored wallpaper can be added to the white floor, now it is fashionable to focus on one wall, highlighting it with color saturation or a contrasting pattern.
    • Dark walls with white floor . Use this combination with caution. The walls of gray, black, brown tones in the interior are interesting, but it is “hard” to be among them. It is better to use this option in spacious, bright rooms; it is better not to use it in standard apartments. In order to relieve the atmosphere furniture and doors choose light colors. nine0125
    • Bright colored wallpaper or paint. This combination will make any room bright and cheerful. For bright walls, you can choose shades of blue, green, red or any other you wish. This option will be ideal for children's rooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms. But in order not to get too colorful textiles and furniture, it is advisable to choose restrained tones. It is worth adding more pastel, neutral shades, the main thing is not to overdo it with colors. nine0011
    • Gray floor . Achromatic gray color serves as a good background for any colors and shades. But you should know that gray also has halftones, it can be warm and cold, neutral. If you have not yet decided on interior details, furniture, walls, but you definitely decided that there will be gray accents, then it is better to choose a neutral gray. gray goes well with light tones of pink and pastel, yellow shades. If you choose gray with blue, then you can “dilute” such a cool option by adding accessories and furniture in warm colors. The gray floor and green walls should be chosen carefully, it is difficult to find the ideal option, but it is possible. nine0125
    • Dark floors. Dark floors include black, gray, brown, so as not to create a gloomy atmosphere it is better to make the walls white , and exclusively white without various shades. The black floor will look good in modern design in combination with laconic furniture, interesting unusual lamps. Dark floors are suitable for rooms with large windows, an abundance of natural light sources. Black and white interior can be "heavy" it would be nice to add bright colors, such as a black floor, white walls, red blotches in furniture. You can use bright paintings on the walls, accessories matched to the style of the interior, but do not get carried away too much and limit the large number of additions. nine0125
    • Brown floors - one of the most popular representatives is wenge parquet, brown gives the interior stability, solidity, looks good in a classic style, modern, art deco. Brown goes well with many colors, but beige walls, the color of baked milk are ideal, and if you choose the right lighting and furniture, the rooms will look spacious and cozy.
    • Bright colors on the floor. nine0109 Juicy shades will look good in the kitchen. In living rooms, it is still better to choose traditional options. It is difficult to pick up the situation, furniture for green or blue. Another disadvantage of bright floors is that if you stay in the room for a long time, the nervous system will begin to react too sharply even to innocent stimuli, which is unacceptable for rest rooms.
    • Natural wood floors. Wood floors in yellow and orange tones can also look expressive. Regarding the walls, it is better to arrange them in beige tones, baked milk or pastel. nine0125

    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. nine0108 In the spacious hallways there is a possibility to realize 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 suit and 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. nine0007

    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. nine0007

    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. nine0007

    Floor color for bathrooms and toilets

    For bathrooms there are no special restrictions on the choice of floor design and color, 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. nine0007

    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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