The Power of Color
Y Jeanette Chasworth, a.k.a. “The Color Whisperer,” is a color expert and interior designer based in Southern California. For more color tips and guidance with resilient flooring options, please visit: thecolorwhisperer. com
our uxury vinyl floor is an integral part of your design and the foundation of the feeling that you want to create in your home. One of the unique things about resilient flooring is just how many options there are to choose from: wood tones, stone, and tile — the list goes on. Because of the nature of the flooring, there are very creative colors, textures, and patterns. In addition, luxury vinyl flooring is a great way to incorporate the look of some rare or exotic woods. There are so many options out there; it’s easy to be overwhelmed... but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. Your floor is the cornerstone of your home’s color palette and should work with all the colors of the rooms where it’s used. Typically, people are more likely to have the same flooring throughout a home, providing some continuity. Your floor should not be the same color as your furniture but should provide contrast. Many of today’s luxury vinyl has several different tones to give interest and depth and blend with more different types of décor. The floor should enhance the colors of the rest of your furniture. When creating your home color palette, you tell a story, as each color means something different. Your floor should enhance all the other colors in your home. Ideally, you should create the color palette all at once, but blending it as you go can be interesting, too. Luxury flooring isn’t just restricted to wood colors but also has many stone and tile colors, and you can play with patterns and color. Be creative with the patterns for something unique.
Left: LooseLay in Hartford by Karndean DesignFlooring Above: Mannington’s Adura in Baltic Stone, color Storm
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