Infloormation

A room with a dark floor generally conjures a vision of a dark and gloomy room, but it does not have to be that way! Dark floors can offer an advantage, especially in rooms that attract a lot of traffic. They can camouflage foot prints, dirt and pet hair and hep so that you don’t have to clean the floor as frequently. A combination of contrasting accessories and furniture is all it takes to make a room with a dark floor a cheerful and vibrant room.

The first step in making a room with a dark floor cheerful is to complement it with plenty of natural light by day and artificial lighting by night.

The second step is to paint or paper the walls in light colors for an elegant appearance or in bold colors for a dramatic appearance.

Choosing bright and evenly patterned furnishings and accessories will make the room appear cheerful even with a dark floor. You can choose geometric patterns for curtains and upholstery for a clean abstract look or flowered patterns for a cozy English garden look.  Sprinkling light colored rugs over the floor will reduce the stark dark appearance of a dark floor.

Simple streamlined light furniture will make the room look brighter. Wrought iron or Rattan furniture will give the impression of bringing the garden in to the room and take the eye away from the dark floor.

With a little imagination you can transform a room with a dark floor into a cheerful, bright and airy room.