LVT Patterned Floor

There are many ways that you can use patterned vinyl flooring to enhance the look of your home and give it character. As an affordable option, patterned vinyl flooring is cost-effective, easy to install, and maintain. Here are some suggestions.

• Dimensional Depth – Patterns have the natural ability to disrupt and distort space by attacking its uniformity. This means that with the right placement, you can actually create illusions or emphasise natural contours. These can be layering techniques, such as employing a rug that clashes with the flooring patterns, or using shadow and light strategically to make flat surfaces seem multi-dimensional.
• Flexibility in Design – Patterns and motifs can evoke atmosphere, whether that be from contemporary designs, or different time periods or locales. For example, damask patterns were popular in the Victorian era and could be seen on clothing, as well as curtains and table linens. Alternatively, you could go for an atmosphere completely different, such as basketweave or Versailles parquetry.
• Mood and Atmosphere – There are several factors to a room’s atmosphere, and one of the most foundational is the walls and flooring. Considering that the choice of laying pattern is endless, it’s entirely possible to have a set aesthetic for every room using our flooring. 
• Design Continuity – This is particularly effective in open-plan homes, where all rooms share a floor. Utilising a universal look, you can essentially combine the room into a harmonious space. Of course, you could also do the complete opposite and section areas off by changing the pattern or layout of the floor to suit an area.
• Highlighting – Perhaps you want to use your LVT flooring to highlight an impressive piece of architecture, such as a nice fireplace. If that’s the case, making more pronounced patterns around the area is an excellent way to do this, as it can anchor the visuals of the room. Design strips are very useful when creating borders around features.

Patterns can range in tone and colour, essentially making our flooring suitable for a wide variety of rooms.

• Living Room – This is traditionally considered the heart of your home. It’s where your guests will gather, and where they will have a good idea about your inner world. Your floor is part of that. Using techniques such as highlighting, you can create focal points that will draw people in automatically, such as beneath a coffee table. Patterns should evoke a sense of comfort, or inspire light emotion. Consider using your floor to complement your existing furniture.
• Bathrooms – Bathrooms serve vital functions. But when you’re in there, you want an area that can put you at peace. Soft patterns will serve to create a soothing relaxing environment, while the waterproof capability of the flooring and lifetime domestic guarantee will provide you with peace of mind.
• Bedroom – The bedroom is another area that requires comfort, at least for most people. You want flooring that will help you unwind and relax. For example, soft muted patterns. This type of design will essentially prime your room for sleep, which is its primary function, and the warm LVT beneath your feet will all but summon you to bed.
• Home Office – Home offices are a place of productivity and sanctuary, and have boosted in popularity ever since working from home became so common. As a result, it’s important to choose patterns that blend concentration with serenity. This will allow you to easily slip into a flow.
• Hallways and Entries – Your entryway is the first impression of your home. As such, both here and in the hallways, it’d be best to go with a pattern that makes a statement and is inviting. Depending on your own personality, you could go for something playful or serious to make a grand entrance.
• Basement – Basements are often considered gloomy places. But this is one of the areas where LVT is underappreciated. We recommend counteracting the rather gloomy and sometimes scary atmosphere by employing lighter, inviting hues.

Luxury vinyl flooring offers two main ways to pair patterns: contrast and complementation.

Complimenting Patterns

There are three main ways to compliment patterns on the walls with LVT flooring: 

• Harmony and Unity – To use similar patterns on your luxury vinyl flooring as that on your walls will create a sense of unification between the two, overall making your room strong in tone and atmosphere. Don’t over do it though as your room could look overly fussy and over powering.
• Scale Variation – This method revolves around ensuring that whilst the wall and floor share the same motif, they can differentiate in scale. So perhaps if your wall is covered in large geometric patterns, you can have smaller ones on the floor.
• Colour Consistency – Breaking colour is one of the most noticeable things you can do in design. Even if the designs are different, ensuring the colour scheme is the same is key to creating a complimentary room.

Contrasting Patterns 

The contrast is a bit less simple:

• Statement Floors – We often hear clients complain about their walls being plain or boring and wondering about wallpaper. The fact is, though, that having plain walls is completely fine if you have a floor that is not. Having boring areas means that the interesting areas become the focal point. A patterned floor, such as herringbone LVT, can create a trendy and timeless focal point in any room.
• Mixing Styles – Introducing opposing styles is a pretty good way of making your room unique and sharp. For example, pairing modern geometric pattern vinyl flooring with a traditional damask is a juxtaposition that speaks to a lot of character.

Balancing Styles 

Balancing styles is very important when mixing patterns, as one can overpower the other and the harmony, regardless of whether it’s contrast or complement, can be lost.

• Primary/Secondary – Like a lot of things in life, there is a hierarchy in design. Ensure that you know which of the two will be the primary focus and the secondary focus. But ensure that it doesn’t go too far in any direction. For example, the sophisticated look of ceramic tiles can be balanced with the practical benefits of luxury vinyl flooring to create a visually appealing and functional space.
• Use Neutrals – If the combination of colours or patterns is too intense, then try introducing some neutral elements to balance out the difference.