Using hardwood flooring on walls and ceilings is becoming an increasingly prominent trend. The rationale goes beyond aesthetic. While the wide variety of colors and finishes do provide myriad design options, hardwood flooring is also very durable and easy to maintain.
Here are just a few of the many considerations for creatively using hardwood flooring:
1.
Deck the walls.
Just
like floors, there are a multitude of colors, patterns and finishes
that can be installed on walls. After choosing the hardwood to match
your decor, design a layout for how high you want it to go and how
you want the planks positioned. Choose a horizontal layout for a
traditional look, or go with a vertical or diagonal layout for a more
distinctive statement. It’s important to decide this in advance to
avoid wasting materials.
2.
Ceilings to look up to.
If
you want your ceiling to take center stage, it’s best to keep the
floor neutral and muted. For cohesion, use the same tone on both the
ceiling and floor. In an all-white room, try a wooden ceiling with a
matte finish for a complementary look.
3.
Make more of less.
Hardwood
flooring accents can help you make the most of a smaller space. In
the bedroom, place hardwood flooring around and above your bed to
create a headboard. This creates a familiar look and ties a room
together without taking up extra space. Another idea is to use
hardwood flooring to create an accent wall. This makes the room feel
larger by focusing attention to one wall.
4.
Choose the right flooring.
It
is important to choose the right hardwood flooring for specific
applications. Lighter-weight products – usually 5/16-inch to
1/2-inch thick – are easier to install and keep in place over time.
Flooring types and textures such as acacia or handscraped styles add
a distinctive character to rooms. The team at Interior
Surfaces
can help you choose the right flooring.
Creative
options still abound if you’re a homeowner who literally remains
grounded with their flooring. When deciding how to decorate an
expansive room, for example, different colors or species of hardwood
can be used to section off separate areas – especially in open
spaces commonly found in loft style and other contemporary
construction.
Imagination
is ultimately the only limit for homeowners and the staff at Interior
Surfaces
are
here to help! Give
us a call at 614.761.7856
to
make an appointment to meet with us at 4353
H Tuller Road, Dublin, OH 43017.
