Choosing the right vinyl flooring color can be stressful and a difficult process. The color of your floor can affect the overall feel of your home, and can totally change the way you view your current furniture, decor, paint and room lighting.
We are here to help and we've worked with our design team and expert installers to list out the best vinyl flooring colors for 2024 and the trends you need to know before purchasing. Let's begin!
Choosing The Right Vinyl Flooring Colors
When choosing new vinyl flooring for your home, it is important to consider both the purpose and style.
For purpose, you want to think about the room your are renovating, and how that room is going to be used by your family or others in your home. For instance, rooms that get a lot of traffic like kitchens and bathrooms, you might want to consider darker colors that can hide mud and dirty. If you have kids, pets or both, you might also want to go with a darker color to hide stains and scuff marks.
For design however, some people really like the look of light color floors vs a dark color. Dark colors can make a room feel smaller but some folks feel that this gives off a cozy vibe. Light colors make a room feel bigger, brighter and more open, however others may feel that is is a sterile look.
These types of subtle differences in color are important to consider when choosing the right vinyl flooring. At the end of the day, this all comes down to preference but you should be aware of the functional outcomes regardless of your style choices.
The 3 Most Popular Vinyl Flooring Colors in 2024
Grey - A lot of homeowners are choosing grey LVP because it provides a minimalist look to any room which allows your wall paint colors to carry the weight of the room. Grey is also great for hiding dirty and any light colored dog and pet hair. One of the most popular products is Yellowstone River.
Dark Brown - Many folks choose dark brown vinyl, especially those in the northeast. The undertones in most dark flooring products can make any room feel cozy. Although this is a color that has been around forever, and will never go away, it is not great for those with pets and kids. Dark brown tends to show scuff marks and scratches more than any other color.
White or Cream - This color is growing incredibly fast in popularity, especially in the vinyl plank category. Many southern cities are buying white or cream colored floors due to the coastal vibes it gives, and because a lot of the time marble and tile flooring becomes prohibitively expensive.
Other Things to Consider
We can't cover everything in this post as we will make your buying decision even more complicated than it already is, but there are some other things to keep in mind before making your purchase.
Lighting: The amount of natural and artificial light in the room can dramatically change the color of your floor and how it looks in your room. In a well-lit room, dark flooring can look striking and elegant, while in a darker room, it might feel too dark and cold. Before you buy, make sure you take a showroom sample with you into your room and look at it during different hours of the day. Flooring visualizers are great, but there is nothing better than seeing the actual product in your room, with your lighting.
Existing Decor and Style: Your flooring should complement the overall style and color palette of your room. For an organized look, choose a floor color that blends well with your walls, furniture, and other design elements.
Future Flexibility: Neutral colors like tans, grays, and natural wood tones are versatile and can easily adapt to different decor styles, making them a good choice if you like to change your decor frequently. If you plan on being in your house for a while, you can really choose any of the vinyl flooring colors.
In Summary
There are many vinyl flooring brands and colors to choose from and although your decision will likely come down to the look, we hope you now understand how important functionality and lifestyle are in the decision making process. If you ever have any questions or want to know more about trends, don't hesitate to reach out!
