Make Small Spaces Look Bigger With these Flooring Tips

Make Small Spaces Look Bigger With these Flooring Tips

October 10, 2022  |  Best Flooring Design
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Every room in your house is important, from the master bedroom down to the laundry room. For this reason, you want to maximize every space you have.  

 

You may not realize it, but our perception of the size of a room has a lot to do with color and style.  

 

The biggest contributor to color and style in any room is the floors.  

 

The color, material, and style of your floors all determine your perception of how much space a room has. The right changes to your floor can give the impression of additional space.  

 

In this post, we will go over the effects different colored floors have on your perception of space in a room, and how to make small spaces look bigger. 

 

Keep reading to learn more! 

 

The Effect of Flooring on Space 

 

We all have that one room in our house. The room that, no matter what you try, always looks cramped and cluttered. The solution may be installing new floors.  

 

Below is our guide for flooring’s effect on perceived space. 

 

Lighter Colors Help Spaces Appear Open 

 

Choosing a lighter color palette for your floor can give your room the appearance of much more space. Cream or tan-colored floors are ideal for giving the appearance of added space.  

 

Light colors draw the eye to open and soft hues and reflect light making corners and walls appear more spacious.  

 

Juxtapose Colors and Styles Strategically 

 

For the appearance of maximum space, you will want to vary your colors and style from room to room. If all of your rooms look the same, the brain will blur them together and it will seem as if your home has less space than there is.  

 

Lighter colors near your front door, slowly receding into darker hues deeper in your home, give your home a great variety and thus the illusion of additional space.  

 

Be Creative in Dividing Your Rooms 

 

Going off our last point, how you divide your rooms plays a big role in determining how much space you perceive in your home.  

 

For wide open spaces, diving into your room by style, function, décor, and of course flooring, can reap a big impact on your perception of space.  

 

Area Rugs will be a huge help here. Subtle color transitions will help differentiate your den from your kitchen and your media room. Even if they all share an open space. ace.  

 

Keep Patterns in Mind 

 

Floor patterns play a huge role in determining the perception of space. For small rooms, for example, it is best to avoid complex patterns. Busy florals or complex patterns will make small spaces feel cramped and busy.  

 

Simple patterns like vertical stripes, vinyl, or standard hardwood flooring can help elongate space to make it appear bigger.  

 

The Perfect Flooring for Your Home with a Step Above Flooring 

 

Finding the perfect flooring for the rooms in your house can be a challenge. This is especially true if your rooms are tight, or your home has a distinctive style. 

 

Don’t give yourself a headache stressing over all your different flooring options, reach out to the flooring experts at A Step Above Flooring! 

 

At A Step Above Flooring, we work hard to help you narrow down your options and find the best flooring option that makes your home shine.  

 

Whether you are trying to create the illusion of added space, or you are looking to upgrade your carpet, hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring, A Step Above Flooring is here to help.  

 

For the best flooring installation in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area, reach out to A Step Above Flooring today!