Beyond Beige: Incorporating Floor Color and Pattern into Your Home's Flooring

For years, neutral colors like beige, gray, and light wood tones have dominated interior design, offering a safe and versatile backdrop. While these classics certainly have their place, the world of flooring colors is bursting with exciting possibilities. 

 

Incorporating bolder hues and intricate patterns into your home's flooring can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary, injecting personality, defining zones, and creating truly memorable aesthetics. It's time to step "beyond beige" and explore how vibrant flooring colors and dynamic patterns can elevate your Iowa home.

 

At Royal Flooring, we believe your floors should reflect your unique style. Our showroom in Urbandale, IA, and our Des Moines, IA warehouse are packed with inspiring flooring colors and patterns to spark your imagination.

 

 

The Power of Flooring Colors in Design

 

The color of your floor sets the foundation for your entire room's palette and mood. Different flooring colors evoke different feelings:

 

• Warm Tones (Reds, Oranges, Golds, Rich Browns): These evoke coziness, intimacy, and traditional warmth. Think of rich cherry hardwoods or terracotta-look tiles.
• Cool Tones (Grays, Blues, Greens, Whitewashed Woods): These create a sense of calm, spaciousness, and modern serenity. Ash gray LVP or cool-toned concrete-look tiles fall into this category.
• Light Tones (Whites, Pale Grays, Light Browns): These make rooms feel larger, brighter, and more open, reflecting light beautifully.
• Dark Tones (Charcoals, Espresso Browns, Black): These exude sophistication, drama, and can anchor a room, making light walls pop.

 

Bold Flooring Colors: Making a Statement

 

While neutral flooring colors offer versatility, sometimes a bold choice is exactly what a room needs.

 

Deep Jewel Tones

 

• Idea: Consider luxury vinyl plank or tile in deep sapphire blue, emerald green, or rich burgundy. These saturated flooring colors can create a luxurious and dramatic effect, especially in a dining room, den, or master bedroom.
• Where it Works: Ideal for formal spaces, accentuating vintage furniture, or creating a sophisticated, moody atmosphere.
• Pair With: Lighter walls (creamy whites, soft grays) to balance the intensity, metallic accents (gold, brass), and plush textiles.

 

Earthy & Organic Hues

 

• Idea: Embrace terracotta-inspired tiles, deep olive green LVT, or rich, earthy brown stained concrete. These flooring colors connect your interior with the natural world.
• Where it Works: Perfect for farmhouse, bohemian, or rustic contemporary styles, especially in kitchens, sunrooms, or entries.
• Pair With: Natural wood furniture, linen fabrics, and lots of greenery.

 

Unexpected Neutrals with Depth

 

• Idea: Move beyond basic gray to charcoal, deep taupe, or even a soft, muted blue-gray. These nuanced flooring colors offer more personality than traditional neutrals but maintain versatility.
• Where it Works: Contemporary living rooms, open-concept spaces, or bedrooms seeking a serene yet sophisticated feel.
• Pair With: A mix of textures, from plush rugs to sleek metal accents, to create visual interest.

 

Patterned Flooring: Adding Dimension and Character

 

Beyond solid flooring colors, patterns introduce dynamic movement and a unique sense of character.

 

Geometric Tiles

 

• Idea: Hexagon, rhombus, or intricate star patterns in ceramic or porcelain tile. These can be monochromatic for subtle texture or multi-colored for a bold statement.
• Where it Works: Entryways, powder rooms, laundry rooms, or as a defined "rug" area within an open-concept space.
• Consideration: Larger patterns can make a small room feel grand, while smaller, busier patterns might be overwhelming in vast areas.

 

Herringbone and Chevron Hardwood/LVP

 

• Idea: Laying hardwood or LVP planks in a classic herringbone or chevron pattern instantly elevates the space, adding visual rhythm and sophistication.
• Where it Works: Living rooms, dining rooms, main hallways, or master bedrooms. This is a timeless look that works with both traditional and modern decor.
• Consideration: Requires more precise installation and potentially more material waste than straight-laid planks.

 

Patterned Vinyl or Laminate

 

• Idea: Modern manufacturing allows for incredibly detailed patterns on vinyl and laminate, mimicking encaustic tiles, vintage patterns, or even abstract designs.
• Where it Works: Kitchens, bathrooms, playrooms, or basements where durability and moisture resistance are key but you want a unique aesthetic.
• Benefit: Offers high-style patterns at a more accessible price point and with easier maintenance than real patterned tile.

 

Striped Carpets

 

• Idea:Broadloom carpet with subtle or bold stripes can elongate a room, add a modern edge, or create a defined pathway in a hallway.
• Where it Works: Hallways, staircases, bedrooms, or playrooms.
• Consideration: Direction of stripes can impact perception of room size.

 

Tips for Incorporating Bold Flooring Colors and Patterns:

 

• Start Small: If you're nervous, begin with a small space like a powder room, entryway, or laundry room.
• Consider the Light: Natural and artificial lighting greatly impact how flooring appears. Always view samples in your home's actual lighting conditions.
• Balance is Key: If your floor is bold, consider more subdued wall colors and furniture, allowing the floor to be the star. Conversely, a patterned floor can complement solid-colored furniture.
• Think Long-Term: While trends come and go, choose a pattern or color you genuinely love and that aligns with your home's overall architectural style.
• Use Rugs: For hardwood or solid-colored hard surface floors, area rugs are an excellent way to introduce temporary color and pattern without a permanent commitment.

 

Stepping beyond traditional neutral flooring colors opens up a world of creative possibilities. Whether you opt for a dramatic hue or a captivating pattern, your flooring can become a powerful design element that truly personalizes your Iowa home.

 

 

Unlock a World of Flooring Colors & Patterns with Royal Flooring

 

Ready to transform your home with stunning flooring colors and captivating patterns? At Royal Flooring, we're here to help you move beyond the expected. Visit our showroom in Urbandale, IA, or our Des Moines, IA warehouse to explore an incredible selection. Our experts will guide you through the options, helping you find the perfect flooring to reflect your unique style. For 20 years, Royal Flooring has proudly served the Des Moines Metro, helping homeowners create floors they love. 

 

Call or Visit Royal Flooring. We have a showroom location in Urbandale, IA and a Des Moines, IA warehouse. We service the areas of Des Moines, IA, Urbandale, IA, Waukee, IA, West Des Moines, IA, Okoboji, IA.