THE IMPACT OF FLOORING

The second question before you start to decide what color palette to choose is ‘What is the impact of flooring?’ There are 4 features to acknowledge and to define; those are:the coloring | the finishing | the texture | the pattern. Below this post you’ll find an table with some answers on the impact of flooring.

The coloring

The coloring will have an impact upon the spatiality; the darker the coloring the bigger the presence in a room. If you prefer dark colors; you can avoid the massive presence by finishing the floor with a shining wax, or paintwork.

The finishing

With the finishing the light will have an opportunity to reflect upon other parts of the flooring or objects in the room. With this reflection the spectator will get a bigger impression of it.

The texture

If you prefer carpets, than it’s good to learn that the tissue can influence the presence in a room as well. A deep-pile carpet can add a warm and intimate impression and on the other hand cause a narrowing effect upon the view of a trespasser.

The pattern

The final feature is the pattern of floor boards or tiles, that can enforce or diminish the perspective. If you install floor boards horizontally upon the entrance of a room, the perspective results in a wider impression. If you apply them vertically, you’ll create a longer perspective. Have a look at the matrix and see what situation will fit yours.