How to Use Flooring Samples to Pick New Floors

When it comes to choosing new floors for your home, one of the toughest decisions you’ll probably face is narrowing down the many styles available. One of the best ways to do this is to order flooring samples. With our new sample box program, you can look through a vast number of flooring styles, including hardwood, luxury vinyl, and carpet samples, choose six of your favorites, and get them delivered directly to your home. Plus, it’s quick and easy to get started, simply click here to order your flooring samples. 

After ordering your samples, you’ll be able to see the flooring in your space during different times of the day, and you’ll also get to see how it looks with your current aesthetic. But what do you do once you see the many samples in your home? How do you envision them in your space and choose the one that fits your style best? We’re here to help! We put together some tips that will help you analyze your flooring samples and get you on your way to installing the perfect flooring solution.

Create a Mood Board

If you have a specific style in mind for your home, creating a mood board is an excellent way to see all of your ideas in one place. Design elements like colors, fabrics, and textures on a mood board will show you whether these pieces will come together nicely or clash in a space. Take a flooring sample and place it with the other elements of your design on the mood board. Does it seem out of place or bring out tones you hadn’t seen before, or does it add precisely the touch you needed? If it looks out of place, you’ll know that it isn’t a top contender. If it flows well, you can keep it in the mix of options. 

Ask Yourself if the Sample Fits Your Style Goals 

When you’re putting together your perfect home design, flooring is a big piece of the puzzle. It can be tough to know just what you’re looking for, which is why it’s possible that some of the samples you chose don’t necessarily match your design goals. After seeing them in person, ask yourself whether or not these samples fit with the look you’re going for to help you narrow down your options. 

Experiment with Lighting 

Depending on what direction your home faces, morning, afternoon, and evening light can bring out different hues from flooring. Look at your samples at all times of the day to make sure you enjoy them with varying levels of light. Incandescent and fluorescent lights can also cause floors to appear different than when they’re in natural light. Be sure to turn on interior lights when you usually would to see what the samples look like at all times of the day.

Try it in Different Rooms or Spaces 

If you’re planning to install new flooring in more than one room, take the sample and place it in different rooms. Otherwise, try it in different areas of the same room. You’ll want to see how the flooring works in more than one space, and this is a great way to do that. 

Leave the Samples in Place  

Take your new flooring samples, put them in a specific room or area where you’ll see them, and leave them there. It’s one thing to enjoy flooring when you first look at it, but it’s crucial that you get a chance to see it for extended periods. After all, you’ll look at your flooring day after day, so you want to be sure that you enjoy it for longer than a few hours. If you’re not feeling confident, leave it for a few more days and see how you feel.

Eliminate a Sample 

When you receive samples, you’ll probably be able to eliminate a style pretty quickly. If not, you can remove a style after a couple of days. You’ll have a better idea of what you’re leaning toward, so take the time to eliminate at least one of the samples to focus on the top contenders. Doing this will give you more focused attention on the flooring samples that will truly work in your space.