Color is such a fun element to work with in the home. Typically one would think to use color on the walls, in the furniture and through the accessories scattered throughout the house. While all of that is right on track, the floor is a spectacular way to showcase color as well.
Having a conversation pit in the living room isn't something we're all privy to; but the idea behind placing a brightly colored rug in the center can transition to any living room setup. Add a little drama in the room with a large brightly colored area rug — you might be surprised by how much impact it has.
For those rug-free households, have you ever thought of adding color to your wood floor? At first it may seem like a risky idea, but you can see how successful it can be in a variety of homes. Whether your style is modern or traditional — a little color can definitely go a long way.
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OMG - that white kitchen with the green floor. I love it.
agreed...drool.
yes - love the green floor in the kitchen! My kitchen walls are that color green but... :) I may have to redo the walls white and paint the floor!
That sunken seating area is soooo 70s...in a really good way!
Now, THAT's a conversation pit done right! I love the warmth of the red floor in the middle of all that white, and all the beautiful patterned pillows.
That sunken living room----SWOON!
That sunken pit is in the Miller House, a Saarinen designed home in Indiana. It is one of my favorites ever!
These are nice, but I prefer floors to be neutral (except maybe for rugs) since I'd rather have attention brought higher up, to people and art. (Plus, flooring is more expensive, and more limiting... you'd better really love your bold choices for a long time!)
Tours of the Miller house are only $20 and are well worth it...the interiors of the house were done by Alexander Girard, landscape by Dan Kiley and house by Eero Saarinen. Columbus, Indiana has lots of great architecture thanks to J. Irwin Miller. You can book Miller House tours here http://columbus.in.us/static/index.cfm?contentID=880