Page 24 of Design a la Mode Flooring by Armstrong Flooring

design tips start with the floor as foundation consider the floor as your starting point.thinking in neutral terms gives you a lot of freedom to express yourself as you work your way up to the rest of the room elements ­ walls furniture and so on whether you go neutral or step out a bit always try to keep it manageable relative to your comfort zone à la eric select a floor type that is room appropriate not all floors are right for all spaces for example a stone look can work well in an entryway but so does wood a more fashion forward style will make more of a statement page through design à la modetm for some inspiration peruse some home design magazines for ideas talk to your mode retailer.these and your own thoughts and feelings will help you match floor type with space award-winning interior designer eric cohler with his thoughts and advice on floors rooms ­ and self expression on your terms a chance to give your room your own personal exclamation point maybe go a little dramatic with the wall color or try some different furniture fabrics or accent pieces always ask yourself do the room elements connect and coordinate be comfortable in your space ultimately you should choose colors and patterns and textures that you and your family like and will feel comfortable living with sure it s fun to show friends and family some drama as long as you can walk into your room and room design is all about having fun personal expression ­ within your comfort zone ­ is what makes it a rewarding experience be inspired get that warm and fuzzy feeling when it all comfortably reflects your personal style personal expression is a wonderfully rewarding thing but sometimes you need some help what i personally like about mode flooring is how armstrong s design team has coordinated some truly inspiring looks you can see this throughout design à la mode ­ looks you can select from or use as inspiration to begin creating your own signature floor and room design connect the dots floor to ceiling your ultimate goal should be to connect your look ­ colors textures window treatments furniture accessories and of course the floor here s 24 design à la mode

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