COMBINING DIFFERENT COLOURED FLOOR COVERINGS
Discover all our secrets for associating flooring of different colours, and enjoy a result that's more modern and elegant than ever.
Perfect for outlining without separating or just giving your interior design a touch of originality, the juxtaposition of floor coverings is now more popular than ever!
This tip lets you obtain an infinite variety of the latest combinations, as long as the floorings you choose are in harmony with each other!
Why combine two different coloured floor coverings?
Associating different coloured floor coverings in one room guarantees originality. It allows you to mix shades and associate two types of ambiance for a unique look that gives your floor surface added value.
As well as being chic, the intersection of two different coloured types of flooring can be an excellent way of marking out space. For example, you could combine two floor coverings to separate your living room from the entrance to your apartment, or to set apart an office space within your living area.
Finally, you should know that associating two floor coverings is an easy way to boost your interior design, by breaking away from tradition and opting for a deconstructed style! For example, you could take advantage of this trend and mix up tiles and wood floors, for a custom finish.
How do you harmonise two different types of flooring?
To manage the transition between different types of floors, you should start by selecting your combination of floors. In practice, many combinations are possible to create a junction between two floor coverings, you just need to select the color and patterns you want to use.
It's vital to play on the contrast between the colours of your flooring, as this is the secret to a successful combination. From among the many possibilities on offer, you might opt for a wood floor in beige tones with black tiles, or why not try concrete tiles in a single colour paired with checkered tiles.
While the contrast ensures an attractive finish, it is not advisable to use too much contrast between colours for smaller rooms. You risk creating a "kaleidoscope" effect, which gives an impression of overload without really enhancing the room.
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Do you need to use a professional to combine two floor types?
Fitting floor coverings like tiles or floorboards requires some forethought. We highly recommend contacting one or more interior design or architecture professionals to get quotes for fitting different types of flooring in one room.
You will, therefore, need a certain budget to create a juxtaposition of two types of flooring. However, there is an equivalent technique that is much more economically accessible. You can create a junction between two floor coverings yourself by choosing PVC flooring!
The advantages of combining two PVC floors
Fitting one or more PVC floor coverings is child's play: you can install them yourself, for a very attractive price! PVC flooring also has the advantage of being available in a huge range of models, so you're sure to find the colours you want to create an intersection between two different floors.
You should also be aware that PVC flooring can perfectly imitate many materials for a highly realistic finish.
This means you can make a link between, and associate it another type of flooring in a warmer colour, or mix a tile model with imitation wood flooring... Any combination is possible! an imitation stone floor.
And you won't have to suffer the negative consequences often associated with the upkeep of certain fragile materials, as PVC flooring is very easy to clean!
Which rooms are suitable for combining two types of flooring?
It actually all depends on the type of flooring you choose and its technical characteristics. If, for example, you choose a wood floor, its installation is not recommended in the bathroom as the wood may be damaged by the humidity and variations in temperature.
PVC flooring, on the other hand, is very hardwearing, which means you can install it wherever you like! For the kitchen floor, for example, you could adopt today's latest trend, which consists of linking a, with PVC imitation wood floor imitation tiling with a Provencal-style decoration.
The tiling can be fitted around the kitchen's central island and the rest of the kitchen covered with wood flooring in a pretty sand colour. Perfect for open kitchens, this configuration lets you subtly separate the eating area while highlighting it.
As for the entrance and the living room, using different coloured PVC flooring is particularly smart if you don't have partitions. Indeed, the juxtaposition of two PVC floors lets you clearly mark out these two areas. Traditional-style tiles, for example, will help you outline the entrance, and you can then separate it from your living room by choosing imitation wood or waxed concrete flooring.
The bathroom is also a great area for combining different colours and materials. For a 100% unique result, try mixing several types of imitation tiles on the floor. This association consists of placing different tiles to highlight the presence of your bath or washbasins. If you're more tempted by the wood-tile combination, it can be perfectly adapted to the bathroom!
