A new floor can give a major facelift to a home. It can turn a dated, dirty, and unsafe space into one that is highly welcoming to residents and guests alike.
Nonetheless, a sparkling new floor with outdated countertops and fixtures may create some unsavory dissonance in spaces that are not equally maintained. To get the most value out of your new floors, it may require some additional home renovations to truly complete the space.
The following interior design ideas are great concurrent projects to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your new flooring.
While the floor and countertops do not necessarily have to match in terms of color, they should definitely match in terms of quality.
A new, well-sealed floor that is resistant to cracking and staining sees some of its luster lost if these concerns suddenly become focused on the countertops.
There are a number of trendy quartz countertop ideas that are sure to be a perfect complement to any style of floor you choose to add. In addition to being durable and stain-proof, the natural stone feel of quartz fabrication plays extremely well with hard surface flooring options like hardwood, LVT, and laminate. For tile, stone, or polished concrete floors, there are a lot of creative countertop designs and material that can match seamlessly without making the space feel too cold or monotone.
Photo: Used LVT Zinc Fog 967M + Lime Oak Coffee 954D
Hard surface flooring options like hardwood, LVT, and laminate are preferred over carpet for a multitude of reasons, but specifically in terms of resale value. These more desirable flooring materials can boost a home’s sale price by up to 2%.
One of the few areas in which carpet does hold an edge over these more preferable materials is in terms of comfortability, as carpet provides a softer landing and warmer feel than its harder peers. However, many hard surface flooring manufacturers are working to overcome this by adding attached pads and foam interlayers to their products to make them more comfortable and warm underfoot.
If you are considering replacing your old, ratty carpet with a more trendy hard surface material and are concerned about comfort and warmth, especially in winter months, you may want to add some radiant floor heating to your space prior to installing the new floor. These innovative systems disperse heat beneath your floor’s surface in a manner similar to the way a stovetop heats a frying pan, allowing you to kick off the socks and slippers when making your coffee on a brisk winter morning.
Picture: Blacktex Tweed 996d
Although items such as door knobs, handrails, and drawer pulls may not seem like significant aspects of the house, worn or cheap fixtures will create an uncoordinated look when contrasted with a shiny new floor.
Therefore, look into modern, customized options for your fixtures that will help bring out the best qualities that your new floor has to offer.
Photo: Parkway Pro - Chestnut
In the work-from-home era created by the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners have been seeking ways to make their houses as sound-proof as possible in order to provide the most optimal work environment. In the past, sound-proofing meant installing unattractive foam wall panels but there are more modern sound proofing innovations that are not only functional but aesthetically pleasing.
Something that is becoming more popular in commercial environments is acoustic ceiling clouds. However, there are plenty of decorative acoustic ceiling panels that work well in residential spaces. Not only can these innovative structures provide a classy complement to your new floor, but they ensure advanced sound insulation that can help compartmentalize work/life responsibilities.
Other types of sound-proofing options for your home that can amplify your décor while drowning out noise are sound-proof wallpaper, noise reducing curtains, and solid wood doors.
Photo: Trendline Pro - Liverpool Oak
Photo above: Omega+ - Pandora Mink
A new floor is an important renovation to any home, as it not only gives your house a fresh appearance, but also improves the manner in which you use your living spaces.
However, when installing a new floor, it may be necessary to perform some other interior design projects concurrently to enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of the flooring. To this effect, matching countertops, modern floor heating systems, customized fixtures, and additional insulation are a few of the ideas that can help you enjoy your new floor to the fullest.
Written by: SKYLAR ROSS
Skylar Ross is a contributor to Innovative Building Materials. He is a blogger and content writer for the residential and commercial flooring industry. Skylar is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and manufacturers discover materials and methods of installation that increase property value, improve durability, and discover innovative flooring options for their home or commercial space.
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