The color of your floor helps establish your home’s atmosphere. When choosing a new color for a replacement, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of options available from your flooring contractor, but these tips can help simplify your decision.

3 Tips for Selecting a Floor Color

1. Contrast Your Furniture

Selecting a floor color that matches your furniture too closely can make a room seem dull, as the pieces will blend right into it. Instead, draw attention to your favorite furniture pieces by choosing a floor color that contrasts them.

For example, a white or tan floor can bring out the elegance of leather sofas and other dark pieces, while a dark brown floor can emphasize white, cream, or other light-colored furniture. 

2. Consider Room Size 

Floor colors can make a room seem bigger or smaller than it is. Choose a lighter shade to bring a sense of openness to a smaller room, or select a darker shade to make a bigger room feel cozier and more intimate. But you may want to avoid extremely light or dark colors, as they’re more likely to show dust, dirt, and other debris. 

3. Think About Lighting

A shade that looks attractive in the afternoon might not seem so appealing at night. That’s why you should review your sample colors in the morning, afternoon, and night.

Also, evaluate the samples under artificial fixtures, especially if your home doesn’t get much light naturally. 

If you’re ready to revitalize your floors with a new color, or if you need more help deciding on the shade, turn to the team at H & C Flooring and Stone. Based in Honolulu, HI, these flooring contractors provide natural stone, tile, vinyl, and laminate in a wide variety of colors to all of Oahu. Learn more about their inventory online, and call (808) 888-8338 to discuss your needs with an expert flooring contractor.