Color & Palette

Designers often refer to the floor as the "fifth wall" because it plays a major role in the overall look of a room. A dark color floor, for example, can anchor a large room and make it smaller and cozier. A light floor, on the other hand, reflects more light to make a small room feel more spacious. Because of this the choice of floor color is an important design decision. You can always paint the walls a different color, but you'll likely live with your flooring choice for years to come.

Styles & Trends

Choosing a flooring design to complement your home and décor can be a creative and enjoyable process. Here is a how-to tip from professional designers who are always on the lookout for colors, color combinations, textures, finishes, accessories and items they find interesting. Collect images of colors, textures, furnishings and accessories that appeal to you and save. Try to Design a Room to see your vision come to life using our DesignWiz tool.

Pattern & Texture

 If you want to capture old world charm or create timeless appeal, look to patterns and texture in your flooring design ideas.  Checkerboard patterns feel ageless and can be designed in wood, stone, tile or vinyl. Parquet wood flooring lends a refined look to areas like foyers and living rooms. Enhance any room by designing your own unique borders with two or more colors of hardwood. You can even get bolder by mixing flooring types like stone and wood to make eye-catching designs with global flair.