Flooring transitions are a tricky thing to create, especially now days when open floor plans are used so often. How do you seamlessly let one room flow into the other? There are a few ways you can create a smooth transition while showing where one room ends and another begins.
Function
Keep the function of a room in mind. Choose flooring based on what conditions they will endure and what purpose they serve. Once you do this, you can then figure out how to pull the room together. One common example are entryways. Stone or tile are often used for an entryway and then transition to wood flooring in the hallway to adjacent room.
Color
Using contrast can actually be a great way to divide a room. It will allow your rooms to flow as long as both types of flooring contain similar colors.
Connecting to pieces
You can also create a nice flow by having pieces of furniture in one room match the color of a floor in a different room.
Similar color palette
Contrast can create some cool transitions, but flooring that is all within the same color palette is a safe way to ensure the transition will look good. For example, a neutral color carpet in a living room would flow well into a neutral color tiled kitchen.
Level changes
An increase or decrease in the level of a floor provides you with a very natural reason for a floor transition.
Keep it simple
You never want to overdo flooring as it can resemble a play house. A good rule of thumb is to make sure that only two types of flooring are visible at the same time.
Never be afraid to play with different materials. Stone in the center of a wood floor can actually look great if the colors are well coordinated and vice versa. You are only limited by your imagination, so get out there and test a few things out. We are always willing to help!
