We have a huge range of laminate floors, the laminate that you choose can have a strong impact on the entire décor of your home. Classic Carpets and Beds have a range of laminate flooring Belfast in store that is available in a range of different shades and colours. One of the most popular flooring materials used within homes across Northern Ireland is dark wood. Although all styles of wooden flooring will give your home an elegant appearance, dark wood has become the popular choice for many. One of the main questions our customers ask is why dark wood floors suit light homes. Here is a list of ways that dark wood flooring can bring a sense of elegance, convenience and durability into your home.
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Acts As An Attractive Backdrop
Dark wood floors will offer you the perfect backdrop when decorating your home’s interior. Although some believe that adding a dark coloured floor to your home will make the rooms look smaller, this is only true if your home décor consists of dark coloured walls and dark coloured furnishings.
Painting your walls a light colour and having lighter coloured furniture will offer you the perfect contrast. It will also make your room look larger and will be the perfect contrast for bold designs as they will stand out more.
Requires Less Maintenance
Dirt will appear less visible on dark coloured flooring. This means that time out of your day is required to keep it looking clean and fresh, compared to lighter coloured flooring and even carpets. Even if your home has a low footfall from guests, children and pets a light coloured flooring can still appear dirty with spill and muddy footprints.
It’s also important to point out that dark wood floors are good at hiding any blemishes and they are less likely to turn darker over the years. As dark wood flooring requires less maintenance, when guests stop by your home unexpectedly you don’t have to worry about rushing to clean dirt or other marks that are on your floor.
Dark Wood Flooring Doesn’t Fade
Did you know that dark wood floors are light absorbent? They can absorb more light compared to paler coloured flooring. Dark flooring is also less likely to change colour, compared to light wooden floors where changes in colour will be more visible. If your house has rooms with large windows or skylights, we would recommend installing a dark wood flooring as they will require less maintenance and won’t have to be replaced regularly.
Dark wood flooring can make a statement within your home if accompanied with natural light and neutral colours. The contrast between the dark floor and the rest of your home will offer a modern design and will stand out to home visitors. If you are planning on updating your flooring, have a look at our cheap flooring Belfast. If you would like to learn more about the options we have available within our store, talk to one of our flooring experts today at Classic Carpets and Beds.
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