Have you just acquired a property with dated flooring? Maybe one of the room’s floor really showing signs of wear and tear? You don’t have to rip everything out and replace it right away.
If you’re considering giving your new living space a makeover, unsightly flooring may seem like a major obstacle. But don’t despair! Several clever solutions exist to conceal an ugly floor.
Rugs and Carpets to the Rescue
Rugs and carpets are one of the simplest and most effective solutions for concealing unattractive flooring. Choose rugs of various sizes and shapes to cover your home’s floors’ worst trouble spots.
In addition to being stylish, patterned area rugs can also distract the eye from the less appealing floor underneath. If the room feels gloomy due to a too-dark floor, kill two birds with one stone by brightening the decor with a white or cream-coloured rug. Plus, area rugs can serve to delineate zones and help a space appear bigger.
Temporary Flooring: What a Good Idea!
Temporary flooring like self-adhesive or vinyl tiles are affordable and easy-to-install options to mask an ugly floor. They come in a wide range of patterns and textures and can be put directly over the existing material for an instant refresh without the hassle and cost of laying all new flooring. They can last a few years depending on the room’s use.
You can always only cover a portion of the room’s floor, thus from a design standpoint splitting up the space in an interesting way.
Dare to Paint or Stain
Another way to transform a floor is to paint it. It may sound strange, but it’s possible, especially with wood or ceramic flooring. Use a specially formulated floor paint for maximum durability. Choose a single colour for a modern minimalist style, or let your imagination run wild with patterns and designs to give your space personality.
If the wood floor’s colour is what’s mainly bothering you, staining may equally be a good option. In this case, the surface usually needs to be sanded before the product is applied. By the way, parquet flooring is making a comeback: so, don’t replace it, but stain it instead!
Lush Houseplants
Houseplants not only add greenery to your home, they can also help conceal a floor you loath. Choose pots of different shapes and heights and arrange them in groups on the ground to achieve a layered effect. Focus on trailing plants with long stems and leaves. They will cascade over the edge of their pot and onto the floor!
Draw the Eye Elsewhere
Finally, a well-thought-out decor plan can help minimize the impact of a tired-looking floor. Use accessories to draw the eye up and away from the ground. Bold wall art, decorative shelving and strategically placed mirrors can indeed help to completely transform your space. By combining this strategy with another mentioned above (such as laying area rugs), you’ll increase your chances of making the floor practically invisible.
To conclude, an unattractive floor shouldn’t stop you from creating a welcoming and elegant decor. It’s likewise no reason to turn your back on a property that otherwise ticks all your boxes when searching for a new home. With a little imagination and the right advice, you can easily hide imperfections and improve the way it looks.