When planning a flooring renovation, many homeowners focus on color, durability, or material—but lighting often gets overlooked. The truth is, lighting and flooring go hand-in-hand, and pairing the right floor with your home’s natural and artificial lighting can dramatically enhance your space.
Here’s how to choose flooring that complements your home’s lighting for a look you’ll love.
1. Consider Your Home’s Natural Light
Natural light varies depending on the direction your windows face:
North-Facing Rooms: These spaces tend to have cooler, indirect light. Warm-toned flooring, like honey oak or golden bamboo, can add a cozy balance.
South-Facing Rooms: Bathed in sunlight most of the day, these rooms can handle darker floors without feeling gloomy.
East- and West-Facing Rooms: These spaces receive soft light in the morning or evening. Neutral flooring tones, like greige or light walnut, work well with changing light levels.
2. Match Flooring to Artificial Lighting
Artificial lighting has a huge impact on how flooring looks at night:
Warm Lighting: Enhances wood or wood-look floors with red, orange, or yellow undertones.
Cool Lighting: Complements gray, white, or darker flooring.
Layered Lighting: Use a mix of overhead, task, and accent lighting to make your flooring pop no matter the time of day.
3. Test Samples in Your Space
Always test flooring samples in your home before making a final decision. Place samples in various spots and observe how they look under different lighting conditions throughout the day.
4. Consider Gloss Levels
Gloss level can also impact how your flooring interacts with light:
High-Gloss Floors: Reflect light, making small spaces feel larger. However, they also show dirt and scratches more easily.
Matte or Satin Floors: Offer a more natural look and hide imperfections, ideal for high-traffic areas.
5. Don’t Forget Window Treatments
Lighting isn’t just about bulbs and sunlight. Window treatments play a role, too. If you plan to use heavy curtains or blinds, ensure your flooring pairs well with lower light levels.
Let Norman’s Floorcovering Help You Shine
The perfect flooring doesn’t just look good—it works in harmony with your home’s lighting. At Norman’s Floorcovering, our experts can help you choose flooring that enhances every room, no matter how it’s lit. Contact us today to get started on your renovation project and see how lighting can transform your floors!
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