Light coloured furniture, which flooring to choose?

More and more emphasis is being placed on a holistic, harmonious interior design. Gone are the days of mismatched furniture and décor. Not only are the furniture pieces themselves perfectly coordinated, but the furniture and flooring also work in harmony. But when it comes to light-coloured furniture, which type of flooring is the best choice?

In this article, we explain what to consider when selecting flooring for spaces with light-coloured furniture. We also provide some product examples that pair beautifully with light furnishings.

Light coloured furniture, which flooring is suitable?

The question of which light-coloured furniture pairs well with which flooring is, of course, a matter of personal taste. Not all light-coloured furniture is the same: do you have many pine wood pieces or are your furniture items white-painted? Is the paint high-gloss or matte? Have you opted for white Shabby Chic furniture with details in a used look, or do you own modern designer pieces made from light oak?

In principle, any type of flooring can be combined with light furniture. However, the question arises as to which room the light furniture is in. In bathrooms with light floors, cork flooring or vinyl flooring are ideal choices. But what flooring should you combine with light furniture in the bedroom? Almost all flooring options are suitable here, from cosy carpet to high-quality parquet. The same wide range of possibilities is available when combining light furniture with flooring in the living room. You can choose from modern click vinyl, laminate, carpet tiles, and much more.

Combining white furniture: contrast or tonal?

When it comes to the question of 'light coloured furniture, which flooring to choose?', white furniture often comes into play. Available in numerous variations, white furniture has become indispensable in interior design, especially since the rise of the Scandinavian trend. Whether it's a desk, wardrobe, or chest of drawers, white furniture can be found in many homes and apartments.

If you want to combine white furniture, the first step is to decide whether you want to create a contrast or establish a very light atmosphere. Depending on the desired effect in the room, both dark and light flooring options can work well.

The click cork flooring Cortex Corknatura "80001134 Rapid Ice Varnished" provides warmth and cosiness in the living room furnished with light furniture.

Light flooring and white furniture: a good match?

Especially in Scandinavian-inspired interior designs, it’s a great idea to pair white furniture with light flooring. Beige carpet tiles are suitable for living spaces like the living room or bedroom, just as much as light wood-effect parquet. Rooms where white furniture is combined with light flooring generally appear open and modern. When choosing wood flooring or flooring that mimics wood, it’s best to opt for light oak, pine, beech, or ash finishes.

The engineered wood flooring BerryAlloc Essentiel 3-Frises "Nude Oak Authentique Brushed Extra matt Lacquered" is perfect for modern kitchens with white furniture.

How to combine white furniture with white flooring?

When answering the question 'light coloured furniture, which flooring to choose?', tonal options also need to be considered. However, caution is needed: pairing white furniture with a white floor is the ultimate challenge in interior design. Too much white can quickly appear sterile. Additionally, light surfaces and fronts are naturally more prone to dirt. Overusing white can also give an impression of cheapness if the quality of the chosen products isn't high.

So, select high-quality products, take good care of both the furniture and the flooring, and add a few colourful touches and natural accents to bring some warmth to the interior. However, the combination of white furniture and white flooring can also look very elegant, especially when using marble-effect tiles. If you prioritise comfort over elegance, it's better to choose off-white or creamy white tones for your flooring.

An example of the self-adhesive vinyl planks Gerflor Senso Rustic Antique Style "0394 White Pecan" paired with white furniture and yellow accents.

What about white furniture and dark flooring?

The combination of white furniture with dark flooring can also be very stylish. Walnut parquet, slate-effect vinyl flooring, or anthracite tiles create elegant contrasts, highlighting designer furniture in a refined way. In country-house style, it's also common to pair white, slightly ornate furniture with a dark parquet floor. This combination simply looks very classic and timelessly beautiful.

The Friends by Ter Hürne "Oak Carlos" laminate floor looks stylish when combined with light furniture and home accessories.

Combining light wooden furniture with patterned designs

Light wooden furniture is inherently very versatile when it comes to styling. Depending on the flooring, the furniture can convey a range of effects – sometimes rustic and idyllic, other times modern and sharply defined. For example, in a modern country-house style, it works well to combine light wooden furniture or light kitchens with retro-style flooring. In addition to classic ceramic tiles, vintage vinyl floor tiles are also excellent choices, as they convincingly mimic the often expensive ceramic tile patterns.

The Gerflor Creation 70 "1064 Prado Green" glue-down vinyl tiles is perfect for modern house style livingrooms and bathrooms.

Light coloured furniture, which flooring? How to combine colourful furniture!

Light furniture doesn’t always have to be white or made from light wood. Since the rise of the maximalist home trend, colourful furniture has once again become popular. With light pastel-coloured furniture, you can add a few splashes of colour without going overboard. For example, pink furniture is perfect for a romantic bedroom, yellow pieces work wonderfully in the kitchen or living room, and sage green furniture fits well in the office, dining room, or bathroom. A laminate or grey vinyl flooring is an excellent match for light furniture in pastel colours.

The Beauflor Quintex "193L Greenock" vinyl flooring roll pairs perfectly with light furniture in cream, beige, or pastel colours.

Conclusion: Light Furniture, Which Flooring?

The question "Light coloured furniture, which flooring to choose?" can only be answered by you. Generally, in bedrooms and other spaces where a high level of comfort is required, textile flooring options such as carpets or carpet tiles are ideal. These come in an almost endless range of colours and can be beautifully combined with your light furniture in pastel tones, beige, or cream.

In bathrooms, light furniture pairs well with dark flooring, to create a wellness atmosphere. In the living room, light furniture can be ideally matched with other light flooring options that resemble wood. Not only real wood floors like parquet are suitable, but also wood effect vinyl flooring or modern laminate floors. Colourful light furniture works excellently with grey flooring. For those who like a bolder look, pastel furniture can also be combined with a matching pastel floor, such as linoleum.

We hope we’ve helped answer the question, "Light coloured furniture, which flooring to choose?" You can find the perfect flooring for your light furniture at BRICOFLOR, the experts in wall and flooring!