Must-see flooring ideas that’ll make your room pop
We believe flooring is the main attraction in these rooms because it can affect how a place feels.
One of the largest surfaces in a room is the floor, thus thoughtful consideration of flooring options is essential to the success of any design.
Naturally, a floor’s beauty is significant, but so is the way it feels underfoot, how well it will withstand the activities and environment of the area (especially in kitchens and bathrooms), and how much maintenance it will take.
There are a dazzling array of additional possibilities that can tempt you in addition to wood, which is always fashionable and suitable for many interior design schemes.
Here, we’ve compiled flooring ideas for different rooms in the house.
Let’s get into it.
Flooring Concepts
These flooring suggestions and professional opinions, which range from hardwood and natural stone to creative lookalikes and soft and warm carpet and area rugs, might provide inspiration for a space redesign.
Using natural materials will add charm to the ground
When considering entryway floor ideas, it pays to make this inviting area more interesting. When using natural materials and neutral colour schemes to decorate, patterns can be subtle and elegant.
The marble references for this London townhouse, according to Jo le Gleud, co-founder of the interior design firm Maddux Creative, came from Villa Planchart, which Gio Ponti built for his clients Anala and Armando Planchart in Caracas, Venezuela.
For any high-traffic areas, Jo explains, “we use marble patterned like this; the colours chosen resonate with the antique mosaic on the wall in this entrance-meets-boot room.” “The Parquet de Versailles, which was the standard throughout the remainder of the lower and upper ground floors of this house, is so much softer in all other areas.”
Tiles with patterns provide vibrancy
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According to interior decorator Elizabeth Hay, adding patterned kitchen floor tiles to a room with largely hard surfaces is a great way to add another decorative element.
For clients in Singapore, she created this kitchen with green-and-white floor tiles, teal cabinets, a teak table, and rattan stools. She put tongue-and-groove panelling to the ceiling for added texture, and there is a light fixture from Hector Finch hanging above.
Since the kitchen is now the centre of the house, Elizabeth explains, “we want it to feel like a space we can unwind in rather than just see it as a functional area.”
Adding a pattern to the floor is one way to make it interesting, and it can be done in a useful way with floor tile ideas that are simple to maintain.
Reclaimed flooring adds personality
Reclaimed floorboards immediately give a space personality. Perfectly matched boards in a single shade of brown will clash with vintage furnishings and fabrics, which is a problem for anyone trying to conserve or recreate a historic interior. The best option is to go to a salvage yard and purchase used wood instead.
For a family who enjoys entertaining, Maria Speake and Adam Hills of Retrouvius created this space utilising reclaimed wood and Emery & Cie tile inlays.
Remember that although recycled wood is less expensive to purchase, installation costs are higher. As Nick Hughes of Retrouvius advises, “Be creative with the direction that the timbers are laid because parquet can be used in a variety of configurations.”
Lay down traditional stone
Stone flooring styles occasionally run the risk of feeling cold despite their stunning appearance; this is possibly truer in northern Europe than it is in the warm south. Playing around with forms and colours to create visual warmth is one technique to make sure this doesn’t happen. Every project that Australian decorator Tamsin Johnson works on combines antique and contemporary sculpture and art with a crisp, energising backdrop.
She used travertine stone in this project for a hotel in Byron Bay, a suburb of Sydney, to make a patterned floor that serves as a backdrop for other eye-catching artwork and furnishings, such as sculpted sandstone, rattan furniture, and cotton and linen fabrics.
Make wave pattern with paint
Use the flooring as a painted canvas to add some humour and drama to a space. One alternative is to select a vivid colour for an all-over block effect; think of it as an additional surface to add colour that goes well with a design theme. However, if you want to add even more personality and interest, consider adding a stencil design or similar hand-painted effect.
The owner of this London living room hired decorative painter John Harragan to create a pattern of erratic swirls that ran the length of the space. The eye-catching sea-blue rug and hot pink drapes contrast sharply with the calming waves, which were created using cut-out templates and painted in a stylish black-and-white monochromatic.
Add natural stone in kitchen
Include stone in your list of potential options for kitchen flooring. You can guarantee that your kitchen floor will have the distinct beauty that comes with a natural material by choosing any of the various stone flooring varieties. Natural stone is a great flooring option for entranceways, hallways, and bathrooms since it can withstand the foot activity of a busy family house.
Consider a large format tile that minimises the grout lines that can make a floor look crowded in order to make a tiny kitchen appear larger and a larger space feel as expansive as feasible. Additionally, choosing a grout colour that complements the tile colour can make the grout less obvious, which again helps to open up the area, advises Isabel Fernandez of Quorn Stone.
Elevate your living room with hardwood
Hardwood flooring is the number one choice for living spaces for many people. It looks attractive when first installed, and with proper maintenance will become even more beautiful with age.
Using wood is a great way to create a cohesive look for open floor plans and area rugs can zone the space while still leaving plenty of wood on show to make a warm and attractive impression. Taking this approach? ‘Living room rugs should always be considered early in the design process and can be used to anchor a space and plan furnishings and accessories around,’ says Noemie Deed, founder of Cosy Coco.
Pique interest with paquet
Instead of using wood planks, make the floor of your living room stand out by choosing parquet. Although traditional flooring designs like herringbone or chevron are still popular, consider the possibilities of other patterns to provide decorative interest.
According to Richard Aylen of Junckers, “the trend for parquet floors sees no signs of abating” and “a newer addition to the classic look is a hexagonal parquet floor.” To make the floor the centre of attention, pair a parquet like this with simple, neutral walls.
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