Hi everyone,
I’m currently renovating a South East-facing bedroom and I’ve hit a complete standstill on the flooring choice.
The Vision & Design Plan:
I’m aiming for a deeply cosy, warm sanctuary vibe. The room features warm lighting, walnut furniture, and I will be anchoring the space with a rug.
Walls & Ceiling: Colour-drenched in Farrow & Ball Red Earth (a beautiful, rich clay/terracotta)
Woodwork/Trim: Valspar Trade Gentle Slumber
I’ve painted a physical sample board of the Red Earth paint and placed it against my top flooring contenders under natural light, but I cannot make up my mind between two options:
Option 1: Sunset Oak (First 2 Image)
Option 2: Rosso (Second 2 Image)
I am torn between these two directions and am also trying to keep future-proofing in mind. If I ever decide to repaint down the line, I want a floor that will not completely lock me out of other colour schemes.
Which option do you think works best visually with the paint swatch and the overall room setup? What kind of look or vibe do you feel each one brings to the space?
Would love to hear your thoughts and design perspectives! Thanks in advance!
Kind regards
Faolán
by Dark_eyed_Faolan
6 Comments
I like the lighter wood option, because once you get a rug in there, it will be too dark.
It looks great with the lighter wood.
Light wood to create a nice contrast.
I had similar colors with dark wood floors.
The paint color may change in the future, but the flooring will most likely remain.
Best is to choose a flooring that works well with all hues, and imo that is most often a medium walnut. Just like how denim jeans work with whatever shirt you put on…
My screen may not be accurate, so trust your gut for an in-person assessment.
This is SUCH a pretty paint color!! I personally think dark wood floors in general are less trendy and more timeless. It also looks lovely with the paint color.
Since paint is easier to change than floors, I’d think less about what looks good with this paint color and more about longevity. Which floor option will give you freedom to redesign and do a facelift in the future?