5 Ways to Decorate with a Hardwood Floor

You put a lot of time and hard work into caring for your hardwood floor, so you want to take advantage of the way it can make your home's decor shine. But what steps should you take? Here are five ways you can bring out the beauty of your hardwood floor, and use it to make your home look better.

Use color to virtually adjust the room size. Paint your hardwood floor a darker color if a room is larger in size. This makes the room feel a bit more inviting. If the room is smaller, a lighter color will make it seem larger.

Contrast your hardwood floor. In order to make your hardwood floor really stand out, you'll want to select a contrasting color for your room's border. If your floor is light, go dark, and vice versa.

Contemporary for light, traditional for dark. Black, white, and cream-colored furnishings look great on a light floor. If your floor is darker, opt for furniture that is patterned or upholstered with floral designs.

Pick out a good area rug. Not only can an area rug protect your hardwood floor from scratches and spills, it can also cut down the "echo" that a hard surface gives off.

Consider carpet runners. If you have hardwood flooring in high-traffic areas, you might want to consider carpet runners. These protect your carpet from taking a beating. They can also add to the decor -- if you can match the runners up with your area rugs, they'll look great.

Get in touch with Hopkins Carpet One for hardwood floor installations, as well as carpeting and rugs. Visit our website, or call (952) 933-6422.

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