No hidden debris: Dust, dirt, and debris are more visible on dark colored flooring, meaning you'll have to clean them more often. A daily sweep and weekly mop can keep the floors cleaner and keep the visible debris down. Scratches: If you are a pet parent, remember that scratches are more apparent on dark floors.
So, what flooring looks cleanest? Typically, lighter color woods show less dirt and dust. Dark floors can easily show dust, while lighter floors mask it.
Dark floors may be a bit more difficult to clean than their lighter counterparts, but they are really great at hiding problems. For example, they don't fade as easily which means that they may need less refinishing over time.
Oak. Oak is one of the most widely accepted options for wood floors. Due to the warmness in oak tones and the soft brown grain lines, oak tends to hide dust and dirt better than most wood colors.
Many home experts agree that the floor color should be darker than the walls. The rule generally applies because lighter walls and a dark floor make the room seem larger. Most homeowners prefer a spacious looking interior. However, the rule can change with low ceilings.
Darker floors are better suited for larger rooms and open floor plans. Another seemingly unrelated factor to consider is how often you clean your floors. Light hardwood flooring can hide small flaws, dirt, and debris, but anything larger will be very noticeable.
Additionally, darker gray floors will show more dirt and pet hair than their lighter counterpart. Conversely, with a lighter gray floor, it can open up smaller spaces and create an illusion of the room being larger and works better to hide dirt and pet hair.
Gray also conceals stains and dirt well. Its neutral tone balances dust and crumbs, making them harder to detect. Also, gray flooring can give your room a clean atmosphere. It's a classic color and one of the best color carpets for high-traffic areas.
Ceramic tile with matte finish is an affordable option that works well for keeping dirt out of sight. This finish will also make your tile much less slippery when wet. Be sure to keep your tile sealed to keep moisture, stains and maintenance to a minimum.
Dark tiles can hide dirt, dust, water spots, and hair and can also hide imperfections in the floor. For this reason, black floor tiles work really well in a contemporary kitchen.
Neutral shades such as light brown, gray, and black are timeless classics that will look good for years to come.
Floors with a white finish go with almost everything. A light burlap-like color is a great choice because you still get a light floor, without installing a truly “white” floor. You can use a variety of wood species to create a light floor.
If you'd like a relaxing, peaceful environment, try light gray or light-toned wood. To emulate class and elegance, black or red are great options. These colors can also give the room a powerful or dramatic edge. An interior using brown colors can give the room a cozy, natural and rustic feel.
It's unsurprising to us that the most popular color for floors is grey, and in particular, grey wood, like that shown above. Grey flooring is the ultimate neutral – easy to co-ordinate and color scheme around, dark enough not to show the dirt, and yet pale enough to reflect light.
The easiest car colors to keep clean are white, gray, silver and blue. They're easier to keep clean because they don't show dirt as easily as other car colors.
Choose Light Colored Flooring
A light hardwood like pine or oak will add plenty of appeal to a darker room and expand the space to feel more open. Many homeowners feel that lighter hard surface flooring coordinates with a more contemporary design, but it can also work with a traditional look.
White. White cars are one of the most common on the road because of their clean look. There's a good reason for that! They're excellent at concealing dust, grime, and water stains—as long as you're not driving on dirt or red clay roads.
KG: As you might expect, white floors tend to show dirt more easily and wear harder than floors with more typical finishes. As much as we love the look, we always try to make sure owners with kids or pets understand the upkeep they require. They definitely show more dirt than darker stains or clear finishes.
Vinyl flooring is probably the easiest to clean out of all the options listed here and also one of the easiest to maintain. Also known as Cushion Floor, vinyl flooring is available at a good price and can take plenty of wear over the years, which is why many will come with a 15 year warrantee.
Light Colors are Best
Lighter colors such as beige, tan, and white are better choices because they will hide dirt and stains more effectively.
The glossier a floor finish, the more light is reflected. There is a drawback, however, as dust, dirt and other debris show up much more on a high gloss finish, as does any imperfection in the floor.
Grey floors are easier to keep clean than dark brown hardwood floors because they show less dust. Lighter gray floors can make a room feel open and airy, while darker gray stains can visually reduce the space.
A con to using gray flooring would be the potential for gray flooring to go out of style if classic brown shades of hardwood come back on top in the future. Gray can also sometimes lack the warmth of wood colored flooring.
Calming effects
It's a great choice for those looking to create more calming spaces in their homes. We tend to see gray hardwood floors a lot in kitchens, but they are also a great choice for a home study or office—anywhere that could benefit from soothing tones.