Open floor plan is a very modern and interesting approach to living, which requires some planning if you want to be able to really enjoy it. Arranging and decorating such a flat is a daunting task, as it has to be functional, look attractive and create a coherent whole.
Pay attention to things such as furniture, choose wall decors, match colors, choose color combinations and color palettes, use fabrics, accessories and artwork. All that can define the feel of your home. In the case of an open floor plan, all those aspects have to be approached from a slightly different perspective. But the major focus of this post is on choosing a proper wood floor to enhance the style of your open floor plan, making it extraordinary.
Various aspects need to be considered when making floor-related choices for your open space flat. We have listed several of those with brief descriptions to serve you as a guide: color, board size, traffic level, under-floor heating and, last but not least, your budget.
Color of the floor
As far as color is concerned, you can get very creative and achieve a great final result without spending a fortune. Match colors properly in accordance with current trends and your own taste, but remember that the floor should also be timeless. Take your time and think the decision through, as the color choices will have a major impact on the final effect.
Board size
If you’re making a board size decision when flooring an open plan space, take into account three elements: thickness, width and length. One thing to bear in mind as regards thickness is that if you have under-floor heating, always choose thickness which will guarantee free passage of heat and that is proper for under-floor heating. If in doubt, always ask our sales team for advice.
Amount of traffic
When buying the floor always take into account the amount of traffic in your house. If you live with your family, have kids and pets, you’re likely to have high and heavy traffic, you should pick a floor which can be re-sanded and re-finished several times.
Under-floor heating
The next item on our list is under-floor heating. If you have or want to have under-floor heating, go for engineered wood flooring. But always remember to read the instructions or ask a professional if the floor you selected is suitable.
Budget
Your flooring choices for an open plan space will largely depend on the funds you’ve got at your disposal. If you want your flooring project to be cost-effective, visit several shops, negotiate and look for special offers – visit our website to learn more.
When browsing through various flooring options, you will find floors available in either random or fixed-length boards. Random boards are a more popular and cheaper option as compared to fixed-length boards. But, sometimes you can also find fixed-length boards, which can turn out to be a great choice for small open plan spaces as well.