Flooring for Small Spaces

Searching for what makes flooring perfect for a small space? Well, the ideal flooring for small spaces usually meets several key requirements.

Narrower Widths

In smaller spaces, it is important to get the most out of your room – visually and physically. In terms of visual appearances, typically floors with less width can make spaces seem larger. However, it should be mentioned that this is not the case for all scenarios, so apply this recommendation in light of what you already know about your space.

(Left: White Oak Natural – Crystal Valley / White Oak Prairie Wheat – Crystal Valley)

Lighter Shades (or a Lighter Room)

Small spaces without an abundance of light typically appear much smaller than their more luminescent counterparts. So how do you avoid making a small room feel smaller? Well, there are two main ways to create this space-increasing illusion:

• Paler flooring tones can make small spaces feel much larger by adding an open and airy ambiance as well as reflecting light back into the room. If you have a small space, consider a lighter colored floor.
• But if you prefer darker flooring, another way to make a small space appear larger is by pairing it with light accents such as white walls, neutral decor, or lots of light!

(Left: Caffe – French Connection / Right: Provence – French Connection)

Direction

If you are looking for another simple way to visually expand your room, perhaps you should consider what direction your flooring is laid. By placing flooring planks in the same direction as the longest part of the room, you are guiding the eye into believing that there is far more space.

(Left: Shell Beach – Newport / Right: Chrishell – Du Bois)

And most importantly…. Do you love it?

At the end of the day, all that truly matters is what brings you joy. A design that you love has no constraints, boundaries, or restrictions.

– “Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” – Billy Baldwin, American interior decorator