The pattern in flooring can be used to create a variety of effects. Patterned floors create greater visual interest and add a sense of texture. Floor patterns affect how the mind perceives a room. Depending on the pattern, it can make it easier to navigate different areas of the home or stimulate the imagination. Interior design as it relates to flooring is a highly complex science.
The effect of patterns on interior design has been studied extensively. The science behind patterns is utilized in retail spaces to mental health institutions. The way flooring is installed and the size of the pattern also has an effect on how the space is perceived.
Diagonal, parallel and crisscross patterns make a room appear larger. Checkerboard patterns were popular for many years and were typically featured in ballrooms and similar spaces. However, that same pattern can make a room appear much smaller if the appropriate size squares aren’t selected.
When confronted with a diagonal pattern, the eyes are drawn to the widest portion of the pattern and creates the illusion of being spacious. The same rule holds true when viewing artwork. It’s important to remember that wallpaper patterns also affect perception and need to work with the floor pattern, not against it, otherwise all visitors perceive is a sense of chaos.
A variety of studies have focused on how the mind sees patterns and researchers discovered that recurring patterns are important for logic and critical thinking skills. It’s one of the reasons that creating and identifying patterns is important when children begin acquiring math skills. The same type of recurring patterns is also important for individuals with dementia.
Flooring that’s highly ornate or has large patterns can overwhelm a room, making it seem smaller and cramped. Patterns that are subtler or plainer will make a room feel larger.
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