At Wood and Beyond we meet lots of clients who love the notion of black wood flooring but are frightened to choose it because they think it could be a restrictive option that they might tire of. That said, in our experience, the people who do choose it never look back and get almost hooked on it, adding to more and more rooms in the home as time marches on. So, if you’re apprehensive about choosing black wood flooring for your home, we hope this article will reassure you that it truly can work in any room and in any style of home.
Black wood flooring in the lounge
Perfectly suited to spacious lofts, black wood flooring in the lounge works equally well in period properties. No matter whether you’re seeking to create a highly modern, designer lounge that has sharp styling or you want to embrace squashy, soft sofas and a shabby chic look, black wood flooring is a great choice for your lounge floor. You can soften it off with some sheepskin or shag pile rugs to create an inviting floor space for lounging or leave it fully uncovered so it can make a big statement all on its own. If you have only a handful of pieces of furniture, black wood flooring can work particularly well to create that “designer look” that we’re all craving.
Black wood flooring in the kitchen
One of the most stunning effects you can create in your kitchen with black wood flooring is a highly modern, monochrome look. The perfect way to offset brilliant white units, especially when combined with black worktops, black wood flooring in the kitchen isn’t only practical, it’s completely stylish too. All of that said, you shouldn’t think that by choosing black wood flooring for your kitchen that you limit yourself to a modern kitchen. In fact even traditional style kitchen units and worktops can look great against a black wood floor backdrop. So, as you can see, no matter whether you choose a modern, monochrome colourway with some splashes of colour, or a more traditional, almost farmhouse kitchen look, this style of flooring can work extremely well.
Black wood flooring in the dining room
No matter whether your dining room is a space fit for feeding a King or a small room that is used for a whole range of purposes, you can set it off in style with black wood flooring. Small tables, large tables, square tables, round tables all look great against this style of floor and you don’t have to feel the need to stick to modern furnishings. Even a vintage style table and chairs or a real mix of styles can work well when the backdrop is simple and black.
Black wood flooring in bedrooms
Black wood flooring is a great way to set off your existing bedroom furnishings or to create a whole new look if you’re starting from scratch. What’s more, the fact that black wood flooring comes in solid and engineered options, you’ll be able to find a solution that will work even if you have installed under floor heating in your bedroom so you can have warm toes when you climb out of bed. No matter whether you opt for a nice, natural, matt finish or you choose a more glossy option, you can be sure that the black wood floor in your bedroom is easy to clean and a pleasure to look at. And what’s more, if you have an en suite bathroom or shower room it’s a great idea to extend the same flooring into that room so you have a seamless feeling that gives a real illusion of space.
Black wood flooring in bathrooms and shower rooms
Once thought of as a complete ‘no-no’ for bathrooms, engineered black wood flooring works perfectly well in rooms like bathrooms and shower rooms where the temperature and moisture levels fluctuate significantly. Rightly considered unsuitable for these rooms, solid wood flooring has a tendency to expand and contract considerably when faced with steam and moisture, so can become damaged. With engineered black wood flooring you have no such worries, so you can confidently select the flooring option that best ticks your boxes.
Black wood flooring in hallways
Hallways, particularly in family homes, get a tough time. Where there are numerous family members and pets, the hallway can take a real hit when it comes to footfall and dirt and grime. It’s for this reason that lots of people think that black wood flooring isn’t a good solution. In fact, the truth is, if you choose a quality option with a resistant finish, it can work extremely well and has the great benefit of camouflaging dirty footprints!
If you’re thinking about any sort of wood flooring for your home and would like help to make your decision or simply a second opinion, why not get in touch? At Wood and Beyond, we pride ourselves on our impartiality and our ability to help people make the right choices for their projects; no matter how big or small.
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FAQ
Can black wood flooring work well in a lounge?
Yes, black wood flooring is a great choice for your lounge floor. It works perfectly for both modern, designer lounges with sharp styling, as well as lounges with a shabby chic look featuring squashy, soft sofas. You can add some rugs to soften the look or leave the floor uncovered to make a big statement.
Is black wood flooring suitable for a kitchen?
Black wood flooring can create a stunning effect in your kitchen, especially when combined with brilliant white units and black worktops for a modern, monochrome look. It is not only stylish but practical too. Black wood flooring can also work well with traditional style kitchen units and worktops.
Can I use black wood flooring in my dining room?
Absolutely, black wood flooring can be an excellent choice for a dining room, no matter the size. All kinds of tables – small, large, square, round – can look great against this style of floor. It works well with modern furnishings and even a mix of styles.
Is black wood flooring a good option for bedrooms?
Black wood flooring is a great way to set off your existing bedroom furnishings or to create a whole new look if you’re starting from scratch. As black wood flooring comes in solid and engineered options, you can find a solution that works even if you have installed underfloor heating in your bedroom.
Can black wood flooring be used in hallways?
Despite the heavy footfall and potential for dirt and grime, black wood flooring can be a good solution for hallways, especially if you choose a quality option with a resistant finish. Black wood flooring has the added benefit of camouflaging dirty footprints.