How to Start Incorporating Different Flooring in Your Home
If you want to add depth, texture, and personality to your space, your flooring is a great foundational place to start. But before you start laying down antique wooden planks or your favorite hand-crafted zellige tile, you need to consider how to start incorporating different flooring in your home and how it can impact your rooms (and the rooms adjacent).
Think about how the flooring will flow from one room to another and how it complements the space’s function. Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement or subtly enhance your home’s aesthetic, thoughtful planning is key to getting the look (and feel) just right.
How Many Different Flooring Types and Styles Can You Have in Your Home?
When it comes to mixing flooring types, less is often more! While it’s tempting to try every style you love, having too many different types and styles of flooring can be disruptive and make your home feel disjointed and uncomfortable.
The goal is to create a cohesive look that integrates your personal style and enriches your home’s appeal rather than distorting it.
A good rule of thumb is to stick to three or four different flooring types throughout your home to maintain a sense of unity. Each type should be strategically planned, from placement to how it will connect with the other types.
Can You Have Multiple Different Types of Flooring in One Room?
Yes, you can! You can absolutely mix different types of flooring in one room—but it needs to be done thoughtfully. For example, you might combine wood flooring with a tile border or area to differentiate spaces within an open-concept room.
The key is to make sure the materials and colors complement each other, creating a seamless transition that feels intentional and adds visual interest.
How to Incorporate Different Flooring into Your Home
When you’re ready to start incorporating different flooring into your home, start with one space. Choose a focal room where you want to make an impact, like a living room, kitchen, or even entryway—this will allow you to experiment without overwhelming your home!
Next, think of the details. We normally have a general idea of what we’re looking for and the styles we like, but we tend to skip the little details such as grout color, flooring pattern, trim, and your wall decor and color.
Don’t forget to consider your comfort level, and if you have kids, consider theirs as well. For example, if it’s a room your kids love to play in, you probably don’t want hard, breakable tile no matter how gorgeous it look—you’ll need something softer and more durable, like carpet or cork.
Lastly, always plan ahead—but also remember that it’s flooring and nine times out of ten, you can replace it later if you make a mistake!
What to Remember When Designing Your Home
It’s so easy to get caught up in designing your home—it’s fun, exciting, and even empowering. But you must remember to keep functionality and make sure your choices are practical for the space or that changes can be made for it to be practical for the space.
And, above all, make sure the design feels good to you—after all, this is YOUR space, it should reflect your style and be a place where you feel comfortable and happy.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to dive into a full-flooring makeover, we’re here to help. Book a consultation today, and let’s create a space that feels uniquely yours, one floor at a time.
