{"id":3545,"date":"2017-06-15T13:56:28","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/?p=3545"},"modified":"2017-06-15T13:56:28","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T13:56:28","slug":"mixing-hardwood-flooring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carpetguys.com\/blog\/mixing-hardwood-flooring\/","title":{"rendered":"Should Wood Floors Match Throughout the House?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Installing wood floors in your home can be one of the best design decisions you’ll ever make. You can choose whatever colors you like, and they don’t have to be the same throughout the entire home.<\/p>\n

There is, however, a sort of art form when you need to mix different flooring in different rooms<\/em>, so consider your options carefully.<\/p>\n

Mixing wood flooring is achievable and can be done with style, and we’re here to show you how to do it like a pro.<\/p>\n

Different Hardwood Floors in Connecting Rooms<\/h2>\n

Start by defining your space. A space already defined will simplify mixing hardwood flooring. If you have an open floor plan, it may be a little more tricky, but it can be done. Using different types of hardwood flooring<\/a> throughout the house can define those spaces in mind even more.<\/p>\n

Try to keep it simple. If you use too many floor transitions in the same line of sight, it can look too busy and will not blend well. A good rule of thumb is to avoid having more than two different wood floors meeting<\/strong> within sight. Nevertheless, if you must have more than two sections, start with one type of flooring, transition into another and then use the beginning floor pattern in the next area. This will bring about a nice rounded look.<\/p>\n

Creating a focal point is important in interior design. Keeping it simple, but also creating a focal point will assist in making the transition smoother. Mixing and matching wood flooring with a strong focal point can make a bold statement.<\/p>\n

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Choose complimentary hardwood flooring colors<\/a>. You don\u2019t need to stick to flooring that matches too much, but you also want to evade flooring that will clash with each other. Flooring that gives a good contrast work well together. When combining wood floors, try matching faded tones to the existing floor to the new products installed.<\/p>\n

Creating borders is important while mixing and matching floors. If you are interested in a very bold flooring design, a border will help tremendously in transitioning to another type of flooring. A defining transition piece that compliments bother types of flooring will tie the two together.<\/p>\n

Hardwood Flooring Transitions and Mouldings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transition strips are important in keeping the hardwood flooring<\/a> flowing seamlessly from one type to another.<\/p>\n

Different rooms need different types of flooring, which can affect the level of the floor. Bridging the two sides together can not only help in leveling the different flooring, but it also balances and unifies the two pieces together.<\/p>\n

There are different types of transition pieces depending on the flooring, whether you are mixing and matching a:<\/p>\n