Flooring is not only practical in a home, but it can transform the way a space feels and looks. Whether you’re looking to achieve a premium style or want to create the illusion of space, here Jessica Fox, Senior Marketing & Design Executive at Flooring Superstore, shares some essential flooring design tricks.
Jessica said: “There aren’t any set design rules when it comes to choosing the perfect colour or layout of flooring, but this key feature in any room can completely transform the look and feel of it. Where possible, it’s worth ordering samples so you can see how the colours and textures look in your own home at different times of the day before committing to one. Here are some current flooring design trends that you can consider in your home.”
Flooring design tricks
1: Lay it lengthways
“If you want to create the illusion of space, start by thinking about the shape and size of the flooring itself. As well as coming in shorter or longer sizes, flooring panels often come in an assortment of widths. Typically, bigger planks will help to create the wow factor in larger spaces, while narrower and shorter options offer more flexibility in smaller rooms. You can often make a room feel bigger by laying planks lengthways, parallel to the longest wall.”
- Get the look: EvoCorePremium Longboards are very authentic looking, with a beautiful display of wood knots and grains. The longer panels show off these premium details while also helping to elongate rooms. The EvoCore Premium Bleached White Oak costs £44.99 per square metre.
2: Create the perfect hallway
“Spaces like hallways can pose a design challenge as they’re often quite narrow. Ideally you want to fit at least between four and five planks across the width of the hallway, otherwise it might look out of proportion. This might mean opting for flooring that comes in a narrower size.”
- Get the look: The EvoCore Premium Sahara Oak has a classic oak pattern with realistic knot and grain detail, meaning it’s a great alternative to real wood or laminate. Because it’s durable and easy to maintain, it’s great for busy areas in the home like hallways. The EvoCore Premium Sahara Oak costs £44.99 per square metre.
3: Experiment with different layouts
“Another clever installation trick to try in other rooms is to install flooring in the classic herringbone pattern, running lengthways. Professional Kährs floor fitting London can help achieve a precise and polished finish. And although it’s not necessarily the obvious choice, laying the planks diagonally can also make a room feel larger.”
- Get the look: The EvoCore Herringbone Essential and Herringbone Premium collections meets the demand for the trending Parquet style across two price points, with prices starting at £39.99 per square metre for the EvoCore Essentials Herringbone Champagne Oak. Available in an array of colourings, this range is the perfect choice for those wanting to make a statement with their flooring.
4: Go with the flow in open-plan spaces
“If you’ve got an open-plan space, or large doors leading into different rooms, try using the same flooring throughout from a really great flooring company from London, installed in the same direction, as this can make the space feel bigger.”
- Get the look: With a textured surface, the EvoCore 360 Shadow Oak feels like real wood. Thanks to the Omni-Click 360 fitting system, you can lay it in whichever style you like, including herringbone. The EvoCore 360 Shadow Oak costs £38.49 per square metre.
5: Go light for space or a contrast
“Light coloured flooring will naturally reflect light more than darker flooring, so it’s often used when people want to create the feeling of space.
“It can also be a good choice to create a contrast too. In kitchens, for example, people are getting braver with their cabinets with navy, olive green and even black options becoming increasingly popular. In these instances, think about what colour flooring you go for. Even in bigger rooms, you might want to choose a lighter colour to add contrast and reflect the light.”
- Get the look: If you’re on a budget but still after a stylish, high performing flooring, then the EvoCore Design Floor range could be perfect. The light and dark grey tones of the EvoCore Premium Scandinavian Pine look great in both traditional and contemporary homes, and only costs £27.99 per square metre.
6: Don’t be afraid of the dark
“Darker flooring can make a strong design statement, and if you’ve got a smaller room you could still get away with it as long as there is plenty of light – whether natural from windows, skylights or doors, or through artificial lighting. If you want an area to be cosy, like a snug or a lounge, a darker colour can feel comforting and warming.”
- Get the look: EvoCore Premium Herringbone Crafted Georgian Oak is ideal for an elegant, modern look in the home thanks to its dark chocolate tones. This durable and easy to install flooring costs £49.99 per square metre.
7: Replicate natural materials
“Real wood flooring is a popular choice for many people and research from Flooring Superstore has revealed it can add up to five per cent on the value of a property, making it a good investment when it comes to home improvements. But, if real wood is out of your budget or not practical for your lifestyle, you can get this premium look for less with alternative options. For example, EvoCore Nature is a close match to real wood flooring, but with all the benefits of EvoCore. This collection features a real solid wood veneer, but is 100% waterproof and contains a cork underlay, which is environmentally friendly too.”
- Get the look: The EvoCore Nature Forest Oak costs £52.49 per square metre.
