With winter just around the corner many of us are starting to think about how we can get our home ready for those shorter days, longer nights and colder temperatures. While of course managing your thermostat will have the final say on how warm your home feels, there are certain interior design tips that can help the general atmosphere of your home to feel that bit cosier. Your first step should always be your floor. With this in mind, what are the best ways of achieving that warm floor in the colder months?

The biggest factor that is going to change the general temperature perception in the room is colour. It comes as no surprise to learn that the lighter and paler the colour, the colder or more airy a room will feel. Whereas darker, richer colours will promote that cosy, warm feel. Think dark oaks and walnuts for that gorgeous finish.

Smoked and Reclaimed

As previously mentioned, colour is a huge defining factor and as such there are a few finishes and effects you can rely on to achieve that warmer look. Smoked and reclaimed styles bring in great character thanks to their slightly aged appearance. This means that even if you install it from brand new, it will have that slightly well-worn look that will make it seem as though its always been a part of your home. This will also give it that slightly more expensive look as it will have an abundance of history to its aesthetic.

Rustic and Natural Grade

Both rustic and natural grade wood have an incredibly charming look about them. Their character and variation give a classic country and homely aesthetic. This will immediately transform your home to feel that bit more quaint and cosy. A great example of this would be a natural, engineered oak that has a UV lacquered finish. This in a floor that is unbelievably strong, to increase the floors life, and also brings that warmth from its honey colour.

Herringbone

A floor that has come in leaps and bounds and has earned itself the top spot among designers at the moment, the herringbone floor can offer you an abundance of benefits. Historically rich, the herringbone floor lost its spot in the limelight before experiencing a recent period of rejuvenation. The look went out of fashion, but has since be reclaimed thanks to the vintage and retro trends that are all the rage currently. The herringbone layout therefore offers you that familiar aesthetic while adding a sense of fluidity to your floor. This floor oozes class often looking more expensive than it really is.

Another great way of warming you home is the use of accessories. The right floor matched with those winter essentials such as blankets, candles and cushions will transform your home in to a wintery haven. We sell an amazing range of these warmer floors all year round, once you’ve found your perfect one you can order yourself a free sample to see it for yourself!

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