Combine floor and wall color

Choice of the color of the floating floor

How choose color of the floor for each environment? Does it matter if it is dark or light? In order to choose the color of the floor, you must take into account from the beginning the final result you want to obtain and what will be the influences of space, light and objects that the environment in question will have.

In this article we will refer to the proper choice of flooring color floating in different environments, however advice about how to choose adequately the colors of these floors are equally valid for any other type of soils whether or not they are made of wood.

Floating floors

They are placed "floating" (without nailing, screwing or sticking to the ground) on any existing smooth, firm and dry surface (carpets, mosaics, ceramic tiles, wood, low pile carpets, vinyl, etc.). The boards are simply glued together in the tongue and groove. There are two types of floating floors: lacquered natural wood and melamine whose surface is a pattern that imitates wood, covered by an extremely hard layer of melamine; the latter are cheaper. They can also be placed on underfloor heating. They are floors with a long useful life, highly resistant and offer multiple possibilities of use. They are made in different colors and tones within the same color, so they are one more resource to create effects in different environments, which will seem more spacious or bright depending on the colors chosen.

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how to choose the color of the floating floor

How to choose the color of a floating floor

Light floors

If you have a space that you want to brighten up a bit, you should choose a light floor. The light floors reflect the light and with this you will be able to illuminate the room and give an optical feeling of spaciousness. The light colors reflect purity and tranquility and give a timeless air to the room. Combining them with cool colors on the walls, you can create a sober effect. But don't overdo it: the lighter the ground, the colder the environment. Dark furniture and light wooden floors combine well and create surprising effects. In addition, light floors can be very well combined with a wide variety of colors.

Dark floors

Dark floors are the ideal starting point for creating contrasts. They can be perfectly combined with walls in light colors or in other dark colors that use accents and accessories. Avoid harsh whites and choose shades like pastel white or white with a different tint. You can brighten the result a bit by adding colorful accessories to its interior. Too many dark tones could produce a gloomy effect in lower light.

Combine floor and wall color

Here are some basic guidelines to keep in mind when combining floor, wall and ceiling colors:

  • A dark floor with light-colored walls and ceiling widens the room.
  • A dark floor with a dark ceiling makes the room wider and gives the impression of less height.
  • Dark walls in a room with the floor and ceiling in light tones enhance the horizontal lines.
  • Floor, ceiling and back wall in light tones: the space becomes narrower, deeper and the height is accentuated.
  • A dark back wall and light colored side walls and floor reduce the depth of the space.
  • A light ceiling with dark floors and walls results in a basement effect (light only at the top).
  • A light floor with a light back wall, dark side walls and a dark ceiling create a tunnel effect.
  • If all the spaces are the same dark color, their shapes are blurred.
  • A room with a light floor and light walls creates a feeling of spaciousness.
  • Too many light colors, they give an impersonal and cold air to the environment.

Colors that give light and spaciousness 

The white color

White color to give light and spaciousness

Without a doubt, white is one of the most used in decoration. It is synonymous with purity and neatness. But not only that, but we are facing one of the brighter colors, since it reflects light and will even give more beauty to each of your decorative pieces. So, for all this we know that it will be perfect for all types of spaces.

Although without a doubt, small spaces will be reinforced with it. In addition to the light, the white color in the decoration allows us to enjoy a wider environment. At least that is what it will give us to understand.

How do I integrate the color white ?: If you like the minimalist type decoration, then you can opt for the white color, not only in the furniture or decorative details. Also the walls, ceilings and even the floor could go together. You will have a perfect luminosity in each room!

off white
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Light blue

As we know, we have various shades of blue. But in this case, we want it to give us more light, so we will always choose the lightest ones. It will give you a feeling of well-being and freshness that at the same time expand the spaceThey also give it a touch of depth. How can you combine it? Well, both the wooden furniture in brown, smoked or white tones will be your best allies.

Sand color

Cream colored room

It is perfect when it comes to being combined. The sand color also has a special light and shine. Although for many people it can be sober, it must be said that it is very elegant. Each and every one of the rooms in your house they will benefit thanks to the harmony that it leaves us. In addition, it also reflects light very well, which will make the space look larger.

Green water

White and green water kitchen

If we talk about a fresh and natural color, the green water could not be escaped. In addition to adding a perfect spaciousness in our home, you can combine it with other shades of green or even with white and you will notice the difference.

Pastel colors

Pastel colors that give light and spaciousness

They have a very romantic air, but at the same time they can also make our room look more spacious and bright. Especially if you finish the decoration by adding brushstrokes of white.

Pastel shades
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Bright and intense colors

In this case we refer to very vibrant colors as is usually orange or yellow. Without a doubt, they are perfect options when we think about the rooms of the smallest of the house. They will give it much more brightness as well as light. But keep in mind that they are always recommended if the room has enough natural light. On the contrary, if the room is quite dark, they will be very ornate.


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