If you’re on the brink of renovating your space or remodeling a new house, now is the time to consider a critical facet of your inside: your floors. The ideal flooring can make or break a space, and has the chance to bring a sudden token of fashion.
Even though it’s easy to lean toward the everyday hardwood floors, tile or carpeting, think about producing your space sing by picking something a bit different. It may even be a little design option such as laying the floorboards in a exceptional fashion or moving your furniture apart and setting some fresh paint. If you’re wondering where to start, have a peek in the following photos to receive your creativity fired up.
Amber Flooring
This floor easily may have been finished as most of maple hardwood. But it requires on a geometric flair with the inclusion of wenge wood planks within the walnut, which also produces a separation between the primary room and the hallway area.
Gne architecture
Don’t feel tied down to one flooring option, even if you reside in a studio or loft with open space. Mixing different elements generates texture, contrast and visual interest.
Feeling creative? Grab a paint brush and breathe new life into your hardwood floors with a graphic pattern. You don’t have to be an artist; this Moroccan-inspired floor was done using a stencil!
Here is another painted floor: The chevron pattern is a young touch against the more formal marble tile of this tub.
Beckwith Interiors
If you truly want to up the ante, install glass floors. However, be certain that whatever is under is a sight to see, like this unbelievable wine cellar.
Jerry Jacobs Design, Inc..
Here’s a glass floor landing at the top of a staircase, looking down on the library. Install a skylight above the glass floor to bring extra all-natural light to the space below. And check your fear of heights in front door!
Cre8tive Interior Designs
Go retro bold using a bright color like this yellow kitchen floor. Its glowing hue will keep you happy as you cook.
Craig Denis
For a dramatic look, think black. Don’t worry that your space will feel overly dark. When done correctly, your floors will actually feel hot and sophisticated.
HartmanBaldwin Design/Build
Red tile floors is also another colorful possibility. These oversized tiles make the space feel much more expansive, while the heavy crimson adds vibrancy.
Debra Toney, AIA Assoc.
For a reasonably affordable way to add style to your space, try out a linoleum tile layout. The oversized graphic patterns provide a heightened sense of dimension to this kitchen.
Susan Jay Design
It’s difficult to fail with beautiful hardwood floors, and you can put your own stamp of sophistication on these by installing them into distinctive patterns. The look differs and fresh, and the layout will help muffle scratches and stains.
Giulietti Schouten Architects
Sneak in traces of this unexpected by mixing in a few of colorful tiles amongst more conventional tiles. The simple splash of color will make it al the more interesting.
Randy Thueme Design Inc. – Landscape Architecture
If you’re tiling your floor, look at laying two coloured tiles in stripe formation. It’s a fairly simple program that will add only enough visual variation.
Andrea May Hunter/Gatherer
Or, lay your tiles in a plaid pattern. This powder room takes on a totally new personality with this highly graphic floor.
Fitzgerald Studio
If re-tiling is not in your budget, cut a corner by producing faux tile with paint! This clever design feels almost three-dimensional.
Modern house architects
For shower floors that is equally clever and chic, lay a walnut wood grate over a recessed floor. Finest part: The drain is hidden away under the grate.
RareField Design/Build
Don’t overlook the patio! Look at laying down panels of various timber species for an eclectic, customized vibe.
More:
Your Own Floor: An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors
With Flooring to Blur the Line Between Inside and Outside
Designer Confessions: Torn Between Wood Floors