Which floor is right for you: light or dark wood
Decorating your home is all about creating a comfortable and comforting space where you can truly be yourself. So before you pick up a paint brush or order flooring samples, it’s worth thinking about the style of interior that best suits your personality.
Do you love shades of white, neutral earthy colours or energising brights? What mood do you want to create in your home; do you want a bright and breezy atmosphere to energise you, a fun colourful space that inspires creativity or a dark and mysterious look for a sense of drama?
Think about how you use your space throughout the day and the year. If it’s a light sunny space that you tend to use more during the day, you could maximise this inside-outside feel with cool colours and a light wood floor. Alternatively, if it’s where you relax in the evenings or the room gets little sunlight, a warm colour palette and a dark wood floor will make it welcoming and cosy.
Light wood designs
A pale wood design floor will let light bounce around the room, helping to make a small room look larger and creating a feel of summer all year round. Styles such as minimalism, Scandi, coastal grandmother or shabby chic will all look amazing with a fresh limewashed or sun-bleached floor.
From our palest whitewashed pine to softly brushed oak designs, a light wood floor will add natural warmth and texture to airy interiors in shades of white, harmonious pale greys, the latest pastels or shades of earthy brown. With the addition of borders and design strips as well as a choice of laying patterns such as herringbone, it’s easy to add extra interest and individuality for the perfect finish to your room.
Dark wood designs
Our dark wood designs have been inspired by antique timbers, from smoked oak to reclaimed barnwoods, whose rich tones have deepened and matured over many years.
In a modern farmhouse or industrial style home with neutral walls and fresh white linens, the warm tones and timeless elegance of a dark wood floor will add depth and contrast and makes the ideal partner for vintage or antique furniture.
Or if you love the cottagecore look, a floor with age worn character will set off a nature inspired colour scheme and treasured vintage florals. Our parquet designs are ideal for this nostalgic look, with options from classic oak designs in a traditional size plank to contemporary interpretations with a longer plank.
If you’re unsure which style you prefer, why not try out different flooring options with our Floorstyle room visualiser design tool. Simply pick one of our room settings or upload a photo of your own room and have fun with designs and laying patterns to see how different floors would look in your home.
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