The Psychology of Flooring: How Flooring can Boost your Mood 

The flooring you choose can have a surprising impact on your mood and the overall atmosphere of your home. 

It runs deeper than providing welcome stress relief from the wear, tear, and spills that come with a busy family household full of children, pets, and significant others who might be messier than is ideal!

When it comes to the design of our interior, we often pay attention to the walls, windows, and soft furnishings. But we are guessing that you’ve never stopped to think about the impact that flooring can have on you and your family’s well-being and mood?  

Flooring is just as important as any other element in creating a comfortable space. It not only affects the overall aesthetic of a room but also has a significant impact on our mental health and productivity. 

Research has been conducted to examine the relationship between the type of flooring we walk on and its effects on our mood and well-being. Surprisingly, it can play a significant role in influencing our emotions, energy levels, and overall sense of comfort. Functionally practical. 

For instance, flooring can be used to create a cosy and comfortable ambiance, making it ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and other areas where relaxation is key, and you want to channel a Scandi ‘hygge’ vibe. 

Bringing the outside in by using nature as your inspiration, using wood LVT flooring, or stone effect flooring can add a natural warmth and a bright, fresh elegance to a room. 

And probably most importantly, stress-free flooring solutions like LVT are amazing in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms due to their durability and easy maintenance. One thing that will definitely boost your mood and take your never-ending cleaning rota down a notch or two. 

It is not only the type of flooring that can affect our mood and well-being but also the colours and patterns. It may seem obvious but lighter, natural colours can create an illusion of space and airiness, while darker colours can add a sense of depth and richness to a room, making for a welcoming, relaxing environment. Patterns, such as modern stripes, geometric shapes, and tile effects can create a sense of movement and energy, with an air of cleanliness,  while floral and organic designs can add a touch of tranquillity and calmness. 

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can create a mood and a sense of calm in your home from the floor up, talk to those who know a thing or two about flooring (us) and start your sensory journey of discovery.