ᐅ How did you choose the color of your flooring?

First, I would choose or eliminate the type of flooring—whether tile, laminate/vinyl, etc. Then, you should definitely visit a showroom (possibly also department stores, model homes, or similar) to see the overall effect of color and patterns, as well as light or dark tones on large surfaces. We tried all types of floors but somehow realized it had to be wood. In the end, we ruled out oiled wood flooring because the maintenance effort is quite significant for large areas. That was a deal-breaker, so we currently have a high-quality, second-grade oak parquet from Meister. I mentioned this here before—this is exactly what we will use again in the new house.

I would definitely not rely solely on practical considerations, because the floor is important and, for me, it simply has to look great but also remain affordable.

nordanney schrieb:

I actually meant it the other way around as well. Choosing furniture to match the floor.

That’s what I figured, based on getting to know you here. My comment was more intended as an emphasis. Hence the thumbs up.

We primarily wanted parquet flooring—not too light, not too dark, basically timeless. Then we were shown a few options, and we simply chose the one that could be sanded down the most.
After that, the choice was between lacquered or oiled finishes. Based on advice, we went with lacquered. That turned out to be a mistake. The installation company did a poor job.

We visited a tile showroom as well. The advice there was good. They reviewed the floor plans of the rooms and asked questions about wall colors and furniture. The consultation was thorough, even if it involved some hard truths.
Afterwards, 3D renderings of the rooms with the tiles were created.

Various providers offer the option to digitally insert your flooring into photos of the room. This creates a fairly realistic appearance and allows you to get an initial impression.

Tarnari schrieb:

Summary: Find a good showroom, visit it, take a look.

Look at it, touch it, and walk on it – don’t forget the tactile experience.
Smell it too, because you don’t want to bring anything unpleasant into your home.

Tarnari schrieb:

Although I tend to avoid choosing the floor based on the furniture. In my experience, furniture is often more short-lived than flooring.

It depends on what you buy. A thin parquet floor will wear out faster than a sturdy cabinet.

nordanney schrieb:

Choose furniture to match the floor.

No, you can coordinate both.

Ben-man schrieb:

How did you handle this?

We compiled requirements for materials and colors and based our search for flooring and furniture on them. From our favorites, we requested samples and compared them side by side in different stores. Especially for wood, it was important for us not to bring too many color variations into the house. The parquet planks, dining table, and kitchen match perfectly even though they come from different manufacturers. The time spent was worth it and enjoyable.
By the way, I believe the dining table will have a longer fully functional lifespan than a person.

You are certainly right about that. We also have furniture that could outlast us. Whether it will, because we might like something else at some point, is another matter.
We chose the flooring to be as flexible as possible.