Ways to Incorporate Colour Into the Flooring of Your Home
Here are 11 ways to introduce vibrant or subtle flooring colours in different styles, materials and patterns
Most of us usually opt for ‘safer’, more conservative-looking floors, such as a beige or a neutral-coloured tile or marble flooring for the entire home. But next time when there is an opportunity to do up your floors, think in colour. It will not only make your home stand out but also bring in a fresh, positive vibe into the space.
Since the flooring is permanent, it is essential to choose the right flooring colours that you can live with; also the colours should complement the soft furnishings and the furniture. Here are some ways to introduce coloured flooring into your home.
Since the flooring is permanent, it is essential to choose the right flooring colours that you can live with; also the colours should complement the soft furnishings and the furniture. Here are some ways to introduce coloured flooring into your home.
Marble and granite flooring colours
Popular local stones that can bring in colour include Jaisalmer stone or yellow marble, Udaipur green marble, Jodhpur pink marble, Abu black marble, Himalayan blue granite, and black granite, to name a few.
Popular local stones that can bring in colour include Jaisalmer stone or yellow marble, Udaipur green marble, Jodhpur pink marble, Abu black marble, Himalayan blue granite, and black granite, to name a few.
Wooden flooring colours
The common wooden flooring colours include walnut, wenge, oak, rosewood and so on. In this example, the wooden flooring colour warms up the ambience and complements the white cabinetry.
The common wooden flooring colours include walnut, wenge, oak, rosewood and so on. In this example, the wooden flooring colour warms up the ambience and complements the white cabinetry.
2. Mix and match floor tiles
Floor tiles are a popular flooring choice since they are affordable, and there are plenty of options to choose from. For colourful flooring, mix and match two or three shades of tiles to create a floor pattern, as in this example.
Floor tiles are a popular flooring choice since they are affordable, and there are plenty of options to choose from. For colourful flooring, mix and match two or three shades of tiles to create a floor pattern, as in this example.
3. Introduce patterned floor tiles
Make a bold statement with striking floor patterns. This can be achieved by installing cement tiles or Athangudi tiles – these tiles effortlessly infuse an old-world charm and a rustic vibe into the space. These handmade tiles are available in earthy colours and geometric or floral patterns.
Make a bold statement with striking floor patterns. This can be achieved by installing cement tiles or Athangudi tiles – these tiles effortlessly infuse an old-world charm and a rustic vibe into the space. These handmade tiles are available in earthy colours and geometric or floral patterns.
4. Create graphic patterns
Design your floor with geometrical shapes, graphics or abstract patterns by using different coloured stone or tiles cut to specific size. In this example, a patch composed of Jaisalmer stone, red sandstone, white marble and black Cuddapah stone creates a splash of colour and pattern. See how it breaks the monotony of an all-grey floor.
Design your floor with geometrical shapes, graphics or abstract patterns by using different coloured stone or tiles cut to specific size. In this example, a patch composed of Jaisalmer stone, red sandstone, white marble and black Cuddapah stone creates a splash of colour and pattern. See how it breaks the monotony of an all-grey floor.
This space gets an instant lift because of the contemporary floor. Geometric patterns, using black flooring tiles or black marble on a lighter base, create an arresting contrast.
Here in this example, a colourful terrazzo floor in shades of grey, white, blue and burnt orange has been poured and created on site. It is made from a blend of marble, granite, quartz or glass pieces in a cement binder that is coloured with pigments.
5. Glam up with stone inlay
Introduce intricate designs in coloured stone inlay on neutral colour floors like white or beige marble. This kind of detailing looks glamorous in areas like the stair foyer or entrance lobby, which are free of furniture.
Note that stone inlay is a traditional form of flooring and is very expensive. Only skilled craftsmen can create intricate designs and achieve a good finish.
Introduce intricate designs in coloured stone inlay on neutral colour floors like white or beige marble. This kind of detailing looks glamorous in areas like the stair foyer or entrance lobby, which are free of furniture.
Note that stone inlay is a traditional form of flooring and is very expensive. Only skilled craftsmen can create intricate designs and achieve a good finish.
6. Install medallions
Introduce flooring colours of your choice with ready-made wood or stone medallions, like in this image, to create a focal point in the home. Just like stone inlay, the medallions look best in staircase landings or entrance lobby where there are no obstructions. Note that marble medallions are readymade and are hence cheaper than stone inlay.
Introduce flooring colours of your choice with ready-made wood or stone medallions, like in this image, to create a focal point in the home. Just like stone inlay, the medallions look best in staircase landings or entrance lobby where there are no obstructions. Note that marble medallions are readymade and are hence cheaper than stone inlay.
7. Introduce colourful motif tiles
Introduce jewel-like ceramic tiles within coloured or neutral floor tiles to achieve a bright flooring. It gives a decorative touch to the flooring.
Introduce jewel-like ceramic tiles within coloured or neutral floor tiles to achieve a bright flooring. It gives a decorative touch to the flooring.
8. Highlight with mosaic
Take a look at the multicoloured mosaic tiling that makes for a striking floor detail. It works as an accent and is a perfect way to bring in colour and pattern into your space.
Take a look at the multicoloured mosaic tiling that makes for a striking floor detail. It works as an accent and is a perfect way to bring in colour and pattern into your space.
In this example, a pictorial design in mosaic runs through the entire length of the floor.
9. Install ready-made borders
Add a pop of interesting flooring colours with ready-made borders in stone to create a design feature in the entrance foyer, the corridor or other areas of the home that are free of obstructions and can create a focal point.
Add a pop of interesting flooring colours with ready-made borders in stone to create a design feature in the entrance foyer, the corridor or other areas of the home that are free of obstructions and can create a focal point.
10. Use floor paint
Another way to bring colour into the floors is with epoxy paint or 3D epoxy floors. This is an effective way to upgrade concrete or worn out floors. In this image, large stencils have been used to paint a colourful pattern all over the floor.
Did you know about 3D epoxy floors?
Another way to bring colour into the floors is with epoxy paint or 3D epoxy floors. This is an effective way to upgrade concrete or worn out floors. In this image, large stencils have been used to paint a colourful pattern all over the floor.
Did you know about 3D epoxy floors?
11. Introduce colourful backlit floors
How about introducing backlighting into the floor? In this example, translucent onyx stone is lighted from behind, as it continues from the bar counter onto the floor. One can also consider glass flooring and bring in dynamic colours with colour-changing strip lighting within the glass. Backlit floors look rather flashy and are only suitable in the entertainment rooms of the home.
Read more:
8 Types of Floors for Colour-Thirsty Indian Homes
7 Natural Stones That Can Give Your Floor a Colourful Twist
Tell us:
How have you introduced colour into the flooring of your home? Show us pictures in Comments below.
How about introducing backlighting into the floor? In this example, translucent onyx stone is lighted from behind, as it continues from the bar counter onto the floor. One can also consider glass flooring and bring in dynamic colours with colour-changing strip lighting within the glass. Backlit floors look rather flashy and are only suitable in the entertainment rooms of the home.
Read more:
8 Types of Floors for Colour-Thirsty Indian Homes
7 Natural Stones That Can Give Your Floor a Colourful Twist
Tell us:
How have you introduced colour into the flooring of your home? Show us pictures in Comments below.
Cover the entire floor in bright coloured tile, marble or wooden flooring. In this example, bright yellow tiles create a striking feature and make the space look vibrant and positive.