Can you have contrasting wood floors?

Yes. You can create contrasting hardwood floors by installing the floorboards diagonally in one room and horizontally in another. Patterned floors can help to create visual interest.

Do wood floors need to match throughout the house?

While many people try to match all of the wood floorings throughout their homes, it’s unnecessary. Wood floors do not need to match, and often, it’s best if they don’t. Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preference, and either style can work.

Do hardwood floors have to match upstairs and downstairs?

Interior designers and flooring experts universally agree on the answer. Stairs act as a transition between both floors, and therefore, should coordinate with both the upstairs and downstairs flooring. Some of the common scenarios for floors are: Both sets of flooring are hardwood (use wood stairs).

Can you have 2 different color hardwood floors?

For one thing, you may use different color wood floors in same house layouts to ‘zone’ your home. It helps you to aesthetically support the different purposes of different rooms or areas. For example, a particular choice can clearly indicate where your property’s reception area and living spaces start and finish.

How do you blend two hardwood floors?

Split. Adjoining two types of wood floors is nothing complicated in separated areas or rooms. Simply use a T-molding at the threshold of the doors – it is a neat and easy solution. If you prefer only wooden materials, then use a straight wooden border between the two.

Is it hard to match hardwood flooring?

Hardwood flooring is by far the preferred choice of flooring especially in mid to higher end homes. The good news is that it’s usually fairly easy to match your existing hardwood for a harmonious look.

Which direction should hardwood floors run?

The most common way to lay hardwood flooring is by aligning the planks parallel to the longest wall. Apart from a few exceptions like sagging joists, this is the preferred direction to lay wood floors because it aesthetically provides the best result.

Can you mix hardwood floors from room to room?

There is absolutely no need to change flooring from room to room. We often work with homeowners who feel the urge to pick a different flooring for every room of their home, but there is absolutely no need to do this. Your home will look best if you create one consistent look that travels from room to room.