DESIGN TIPS

We have put together 7 tips on how to break out of your comfort zone and go against the grain when it comes to choosing your hardwood floor. Here they are:

  1. Light colored floors tend to make a room appear brighter and larger. Dark colored floors may create a more dramatic environment.
  2. Go against the grain; don’t feel your floor has to match the species and graining of your furniture or cabinets. The interplay of different woods can add visual interest and personality to your room.
  3. Narrow-width strips can add length to a “boxy” room. Installing a floor with the boards running across a narrow room or on a diagonal can create a more spacious appearance.
  4. Wide-width planks work well and may be more scale-appropriate in mid-size and larger rooms.
  5. Beveled-edge details, light colors, bold graining, random width planks, surface irregularities and low-gloss finish make a room appear less formal without diminishing overall beauty or sophistication.
  6. Using the same hardwood flooring from room to room makes the home look bigger and creates a pleasing visual continuity.
  7. Decorative rugs can enhance the beauty of your hardwood floors, create personal statements and help to define spaces. Be sure the rug has a soft, non-abrasive back or use a “breathable” under-pad to protect the floor.

 

Northern Michigan Hardwoods, Inc.