At the start of any new home renovation project, it is common for a myriad of design features to come to mind. While you are dreaming of new lighting, brightly painted walls, modern appliances, and even molding, it is easy to forget about what’s under your feet. Every design element in your home works together to create an aesthetic that is pleasing to the eye. Therefore, bringing your floors into your plans is the perfect finishing touch. Lion’s Den Construction has a few suggestions to help you incorporate your floors into your overall interior design during your renovations.
Be Trendy
Everything follows trends, including flooring. In the past, wall to wall carpeting was trending but that’s now in the past. Though carpeting can create warmth and comfort, it is hard to maintain and can aggravate allergies in many people. Instead, opt for hardwood or tile floors and keep the carpet in the bedrooms. You can choose wood, plank or tile depending on your budget. This also gives you the freedom to change the aesthetics by changing area rugs and runners seasonally.
Utilize Your Space & Foot Traffic
Your floors can be used as a clever way to help direct traffic to where it needs to go. It can also be used to make a smaller room feel larger. Using unique patterns, colors and textures are a clever way to engage the senses. If your space is monochromatic, colorful flooring can create a focal point. For rooms that are busy, simple flooring can break up the room to balance the area. Keeping some form of consistency will also help your home stay cohesive overall. Patterns can encourage visitors to move out of one area and into the next. Other styles can encourage visitors to sit and relax.
Color Choices
Different color choices can create different moods in a room. Make sure to select the one that fits your layout and your intention for each room.
- Yellow & Beige – These colors make a room feel more open and upbeat. Maple, beech, or oak flooring is a great way to encourage optimism with your flooring.
- Red & Orange – These colors inspire warmth and harmony. Cherry and merbau are suitable options to create an exotic feeling throughout your flooring.
- Brown – This is a color that represents security and nature. You can choose tiles, wood, or any other material that fits your budget.
- White & Light Beige – These colors bring to mind timelessness and light. If you have a small space or want a contemporary look, choose Norwegian pine or maple flooring.
- Black – This is a colour that brings to mind class, style, and luxury. Black flooring allows you to introduce contrasting furniture and accents for a truly unique look.
Building the Home of Your Dreams with Us
If you are thinking about upgrading your flooring or if you are looking to revamp your whole house, we are here to help. Our team is dedicated to helping you turn your dreams into a reality. Lion’s Den Construction has years of experience in renovations, interior design, flooring and more. Give us a call today at (416) 893-8318 to find out more about our services.
