When remodeling your home, one of the most critical design decisions is ensuring that your cabinets and floors complement each other. This can create a cohesive look, especially in kitchens and bathrooms.
At Your Dream Remodeling, we understand that choosing the right combination can elevate your space to the next level. Here’s a guide on how to match your cabinets to your new floors and create a design you’ll love.
Determine Your Style.
Before selecting materials or colors, it’s essential to define the style you’re going for. Do you prefer a modern, minimalist look or lean toward a rustic or traditional feel? Modern designs typically feature clean lines and neutral tones, while traditional or rustic styles might embrace rich woods or contrasting hues.
Once you establish your style, choosing the right flooring and cabinet pair is easier. For instance, a contemporary kitchen’s sleek white cabinets might pair beautifully with gray or light wood floors. In contrast, darker cabinets could look stunning against rich hardwood flooring in a traditional space.
Choose Your Flooring First.
Choosing your floors before cabinets is often easier because they take up more visual space. Additionally, there are fewer options for flooring materials that work in kitchens and bathrooms. Hardwood, tile, or luxury vinyl flooring should be selected for durability and maintenance.
Once you’ve chosen the perfect floor, you can pick cabinets that blend with or contrast against it.
For example, if you’ve chosen dark hardwood floors, lighter cabinets can create a striking contrast and prevent the space from feeling too heavy. Conversely, light wood or neutral-toned floors can look more cohesive when paired with similarly toned cabinets for a seamless look.
Balance Colors And Tones.
When matching cabinets to your new floors, focus on balancing color tones. Warm tones (like red or yellow undertones) in your floors will pair well with warm-toned cabinets, while cool tones (like blue or gray undertones) are best complemented with cool-toned cabinetry.
You don’t always need to match the exact shades of your cabinets and floors, but they should harmonize. For example, dark walnut floors can be paired with medium-toned wood cabinets like cherry or oak for depth, while light gray tile floors can pair beautifully with white cabinets for a clean, bright appearance.
Consider Texture And Finish.
The texture and finish of your cabinets and floors should also complement each other.
Matte finishes on cabinets can pair well with matte wood or tile flooring for a subtle look, while high-gloss cabinets might shine against sleek tile or polished hardwood floors. The texture should match or provide a purposeful contrast to add depth and interest to the room.
Test Your Samples.
Once you have narrowed down your options, take samples of your chosen floor and cabinet materials and test them together. Bring them into your space and see how they look under your room’s natural and artificial light.
Sometimes, a combination that looks great in a showroom might not have the same effect on your home.
At Your Dream Remodeling, we’re here to help guide you through these design decisions to create the perfect balance of flooring and cabinetry. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your remodeling journey!
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