If you are flipping through interior design magazines looking for inspiration for your next big refurbishment, you might notice something. A lot of them have wooden flooring. Wooden flooring can come in all shapes and sizes, but it is particularly versatile, fitting in with just about any style you can think of.
Do you want us to prove it? Well then buckle up for our guide to wood flooring and how it can fit in with styles like minimalism, art deco and boho chic.
Minimalism
Minimalism as the western world knows it boils down to simply showing less, or hiding away, or outright getting rid of, clutter. It’s more a matter of combining “tidy home, tidy mind” and “out of sight, out of mind”. But minimalism has more routes in Asian culture than the mere existence of Marie Kondo. The East Asian style, and just about everything they do, is heavily influenced by nature, which is why you’ll see a lot of burnt oranges, deep browns, blacks, and greens in their interior décor. There is usually some point of all the elements making an appearance too, like burning candles, leafy plants, bamboo accents, etc.
This is where the wood flooring fits in quite nicely. Pretty much any tone of wood flooring would fit well in this style, but you can make a bold statement with some black or deep brown engineered wood flooring for an apt mix of pure nature and man-made innovation.
Art Deco
Art Deco is making a vibrant comeback. On the complete opposite end of the spectrum from minimalism, it is about the luxury of man-made style. You will see a lot of deep hues contrasted with geometric patterns of gold. Colour is vibrant and everywhere in the art deco style, but so is pattern. The wallpaper, the accessories, everything, has a pattern to follow – even the floor.
This is where parquet flooring thrives best. Wood floor tiles are already geometric in nature, so the floor will be just another area that you can add your patterns to, but you can take it a step further by making it parquet and giving your floor some man-made pattern.
Boho Chic
You could say that Boho Chic is the western’s answer to Minimalism, in that it is greatly inspired by nature, but there is definitely no aversion to clutter here. There is a balance of loud and calm to Boho Chic. The walls are painted calm, pastel or neutral light colours, but are offset by loud patterned rugs and bold accessories.
But the lean towards nature is particularly appreciated when it comes to flooring. Your money is well invested if you go for solid wood flooring in a Boho Chic home. It will give an authentic feel to a home that appreciates nature and is long-lasting, therefore sustainable, décor. It will fit in nicely amongst the rustic furniture, leafy plants and thrifted décor that is integral to the Boho Chic style.
