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How To Decorate When You Have Dark Floors

Design can be a tough battle to face when you have dark floors to work with. More times than not, lighter flooring is used, whether it be carpet, luxury vinyl tile, or hardwood, which gives you plenty of options when it comes to your decor. It's a different story when you have dark floors, as adding darker furniture or colors to your space can make your home appear smaller.

Choose Light Furniture & Wall Color

In order to contrast dark floors, choose a lighter color for your walls. Light walls give off the sense that your room is larger than it truly is, and at the same time, can make your room pop with the light and dark contrast. In regards to your furniture selection, light furniture is ideal for dark floors, as the furniture will help brighten the room.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Lucy Penfield & Landmark Photography)

Efia

On promotion until March 31st, 2017, Efia, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, is available in 6 neutral tones of varying shades, both dark and light. With a handful of color tones to choose from, you have plenty of options to work with in your home!

How do you prefer to dress up dark flooring in your home?

Spice Up Low-Key Flooring With Your Décor

When it comes to flooring, sometimes playing it safe with a neutral, low key pattern is the way to go. Choosing a beige or similar neutral color in carpeting is common, especially for homeowners that feel a "less is more" look is more appealing. If you choose to be a bit more adventurous and want to liven up your low key flooring, adding dimension and character to other areas of your room’s décor is an easy way to bring energy to your space.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Doran Taylor)

Let Your Décor & Walls Do The Talking

The great thing about having neutral floors is that every other aspect of your room can be used as a canvas for your room's design. Whether you choose to create an accent wall, hang fun and funky artwork, or incorporate patterned furniture, your options are endless. By decorating in such a way, you are bringing the focus of the room to these décor pieces, and less the floor.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Doran Taylor)

Tazewell

Finding the perfect furniture and accent pieces for your room is fun and exciting, but even more important is selecting flooring that meets the needs of your household and your room. On promotion until December 31st, 2016, Tazewell, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, available in six neutral color tones, provides a soft and comfortable landing place for your feet, keeping you, and your home, happy.

How would you liven up neutral flooring in your home?

Why Mixing Neutrals Is Incredibly Easy

When it comes to designing your home with a mix of neutral colors, you can almost never go wrong with how you pair the colorings in your space. Whether you're going for a modern, traditional, or contemporay look, mixing neutrals works so well simply because they allow you to go any route with your design.

Using Neutrals As A Base

Having a neutral base gives you the opportunity to bring bright accessories into your room without making it feel incredibly overwhelming. The neutrals allow the bright colors to pop, but at the same time, they also keep them grounded. If you're more traditional, incorporate accent pieces in darker or lighter shades of your main neutrals, to truly give your space a calming energy.

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Lucy Penfield)

Kennedy Point

Flooring is a great and easy way to bring neutrals into your home. On promotion until August 1, 2016 is Kennedy Point, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection. Available in eight varying neutrals, Kennedy Point is created by combining a subtle striations yarn with a solid color accent yarn, giving it a beautiful and artistic look.

What is your preferred way to design with neutral colors?

Juicy Green Apple Meets Interior Design

There's nothing better than a clean, crisp, fun and inviting color when it comes to interior design. These colors evoke emotion within you and your guests, all while giving your room a story to tell on its own. Juicy green apple will do this, as the fresh and crisp color adds excitement and energy to your space.

A Little Bit Goes A Long Way

Just like anything sweet, a little bit goes a long way, so add a splash of this vibrant color to create a lasting impact in your home design. Think throw pillows, a lamp shade, an accent rug, or even a blanket! For an extreme pop of color, pair green apple with white for a vibrant pop!

(Photo Credit: IDG Featured Designer Lucy Penfield)

Selle Francais Pattern

Bright green apple plays well with others, especially shades of white, grey, lighter blues, and beiges, making this a color that can work with a variety of flooring styles. This juicy color pairs wonderfully with Selle Francais, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection. Available in 28 nature inspired tones, to include shades of sandy brown to ocean greys and blues, you’re sure to find a Selle Francais tone that will work perfectly with this vibrant color in your home or office!

How would you incorporate green apple in your design?

Florals: 2015's Hot Trend

With 2014 coming to a close, 2015 is ramping up to be a big year in the design world, with natural themes and organic design being one of the hottest trends for the new year. From decorative water features, to walls painted the color of nature, the trend is coming alive.

Florals Everywhere

As a component of the natural theme, florals are making a statement in the upcoming year. Not only are florals being used in wallpaper, but simple house plants will be increasingly seen in home design.

 

Johan Pattern

 Florals don’t always have to be used to fill space on tables or in artwork. In fact, floral carpets can add new depth to your space. Johan, a pattern from the Dabbieri Collection, adds versatility to your room design in twenty three differing colors. On promotion until December 31st, 2014, Johan brings a botanical feel to your floors.

 

How do you prefer to incorporate nature into your home design?