Tips to help you choose the right floor colour

Colour matching is a skill that interior designers and architects devote their lives to perfecting. So, if you're stumped when it comes to picking the appropriate floor color to go with your decor, don't feel bad about it. The Quick-Step team, though, is more than ready to provide some simple advice.

Method 1: Consider the size of the space

Whatever the size of the room, the color of the floor has a significant influence on the overall impression of space. If so, how broad and long is it? Warm or dark hues like wengé or walnut may be a good choice for your new floor. Colors like these have the effect of shrinking vast spaces, making them seem cozier.

Even better, this effect may be used in reverse. Using the appropriate colors in a small area may make all the difference. Lighter, natural floor colors like beige or light wood are good options to experiment with. With these blinds, you don't have to get rid of half your furniture in order to make a room seem more spacious.

flooring in a contemporary living room with beige laminate

A cozy bedroom with dark laminate flooring

Colors may have a big impact on your mood.

What you put on the floor and what color you paint your walls may have a tremendous influence on the mood of the area. Using light colors can make the room seem larger and brighter. Optimism and playfulness are embodied in the room's yellow accents, while openness and purity are conveyed via white and light beige. Do you like a calm and pleasant environment within your home? Decide on classic gray tones. Brown is a natural and rustic color, whereas black is a symbol of wealth and sophistication. Also, the contrast of the black floor makes the space seem more dynamic and forceful. To learn more about the impact of color on the ambiance of a space, visit this page.

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Use light as a third tip

Your room's illumination progressively varies throughout the day. Examining a floor sample under artificial light at night will offer you a completely different perspective than doing it in natural sunshine at midday. The samples should be evaluated at various times of day and under varied lighting conditions. Consider the kind of lighting you like for your new floor for a moment. Whether it's a daytime kitchen, a nighttime bedroom, or a midday children's playroom, each area has its own distinct lighting needs.

your laminate flooring's reaction to light

Tip #4: Keep an eye on the larger picture

You shouldn't choose the color of your floor based on how the room will look after it's finished. Make sure it fits in with the overall look and feel you're going for in the rest of the room. Is there a piece of furniture in your home that you'd want to draw attention to? If you want a blank canvas for your furnishings, stick to natural colors like beige, tan, and brown. Red is a luxurious color that goes well with colonial-style furniture and adds a feeling of opulence to a room. For a country-style decor, brown hues are the ideal choice.

It's usually a good idea to bring a few items from your home with you when you travel. To assist you choose the proper color of floor, consider using a throw pillow, paint chip, or cabinet wood sample from the room that is receiving new flooring. You'll have an easier time making a choice if you use these examples.

Interested in getting the whole story? Using the Roomviewer, you can see what the new floor color will look like in your room. Using this tool, you may realistically experiment with any floor in a fully designed space. A photograph of your own room may also be used for a more immersive experience.