Choosing the Right Vinyl Flooring Colour for Your Space

Picking a vinyl flooring colour sounds easy, until you're 48 tabs deep, second-guessing whether "charcoal ash oak" looks too moody or if “beach driftwood” will clash with your furniture.

Don’t stress. We’re here to help you nail your vibe without losing your mind (or your weekend).

Start With the Light in the Room

Lighting is the ultimate shape-shifter. A colour that looks stunning online can feel totally different in person depending on your room’s light. Here's a quick cheat sheet:

• Natural light-heavy rooms: You can afford to go darker, like bold Black Vinyl Flooring or deep greys, without making the space feel like a cave.
• Dim, enclosed spaces: Stick with Light Tone Flooring to keep things open, airy, and not like you’re living in a shoebox.

Think About What Lives on Top (Furniture, Rugs, Life)

You want contrast, not camouflage. If your furniture is mostly dark, going for Grey Vinyl Flooring or lighter tones can make your pieces pop. If your furniture is mostly white or blonde wood, dark flooring adds depth and drama.

Also: Are you a rug person? Because rugs break up the floor visually. If you’re layering soft textures or colours on top, you’ve got more freedom to play bold with the base.

Mood Check: What Do You Want the Space to Feel Like?

Colour has vibes, and floors take up a lot of visual real estate. So they influence how the whole space feels. Here’s the emotional breakdown:

Grey Vinyl Flooring

Great for modern, minimal, and industrial styles. Feels sleek, neutral, and versatile. Bonus: hides dust like a boss.
→ Explore grey options here

Light Vinyl Flooring

Creates a coastal, relaxed, Scandinavian-inspired vibe. Ideal for making small rooms feel bigger.
→ Browse light tones

Dark Vinyl Flooring

Rich, moody, elegant. Perfect for drama queens (no judgement) or high-contrast, luxe aesthetics.
→ Check out dark styles

Lifestyle Test: Kids, Pets, Chaos?

Listen, some colours just handle life better.

• Light floors can show more wear and tear (think muddy paws or spilled coffee).
• Mid-toned greys are great at hiding dust, footprints, and pet hair.
• Dark floors look amazing, but they can highlight every speck of lint if you’re the neat freak type.

If you’ve got pets or small humans throwing cereal around, we lean towards grey tones for that sweet spot between style and sanity.

Sample First, Stress Less

Your screen is lying to you. Always order samples before committing. Lay them out in your space, observe them at different times of the day, and see what feels right. It’s like dating, only with way better long-term commitment.

Quick Recap (Because You’re Probably Reading This on Your Lunch Break)

• Light floors = open, coastal, good for small/dark rooms
• Grey floors = neutral, practical, hides mess well
• Dark floors = bold, dramatic, works in larger, well-lit spaces

🪄 Pro tip: Pick your flooring colour first, then design around it. It’s easier to match cushions to floors than floors to cushions.

Ready to Find Your Perfect Match?

We’ve got a huge selection of styles to browse:

• Grey Vinyl Flooring
• Light Tone Flooring
• Dark Vinyl Flooring

Explore your options and order a few samples to test in real life—your future self (and your floors) will thank you.