YOGYAKARTA - The floor is often considered a passive element in interior design, even though its role is very important to create a room atmosphere. Painting the floor is not only a practical solution, but also an effective way to bring a touch of color-filled aesthetics. With the technique and choice of color and proper motifs, the floor can be the center of attention or harmonious elements that strengthen the character of the space.

Painting the floor gives unique colors and characters to any room. Quoting Homes & Gardens, Thursday, September 25, here are tips for choosing the color of the floor paint and the motive for each room at home.

The kitchen tends to be a space with high activity so that a light color floor or simple motif can inject energy while adding light visuals. Ideas such as blue-green thin lines or wooden board patterns can blend with wood or ceramic elements in the kitchen.

The pattern of lines on the floor, for example blue in stripe patterns, is able to expand the aura of the room and connect to other spaces. But make sure when choosing the color of floor paint for the kitchen, you use heavy pigment so that it is not easily enveloped due to stains and scratches. Well, for color recommendations, you can use sea blue, moss green, or old gray.

For the family space, a geometrically motivated floor or black-and-white box pattern or other contrasting color is a classic choice that can make the atmosphere more lively. Patterns with contrasting colors are an elegant way to update the outdated wooden floor or plain floor with a classic look and strong character.

Other motifs such as broad lines, large box patterns, or plot motifs can also be used, depending on the size of the space. Make sure that the pattern size is adjusted proportionally to the area of the room. Because the pattern is too small it can look crowded, while the pattern is too large it can seem loose.

In the bedroom, you can choose soft colors such as pastel, cream, or young gray to keep the atmosphere calm and comfortable. One of the decorative tricks is to paint a rugby motif or carpet on the floor. The goal is to frame or pattern like a carpet directly on the wooden floor, so that without using a real carpet the room still has a visual focus point. It is important to understand, neutral colors with light motif edges can help maintain balance of other decoration colors such as textiles, furniture, and curtains.

The ideal bathroom for small motifs such as mini hexagon, small box, or simple mozaik patterns. These patterns can provide visual texture without making the dominant floor. The important thing is to use moisture and waterproof paint or special toilet floor products so that paint is not easily peeling or damaged due to water splashes.

In the corridor area or aisle, the line pattern extends towards the aisle, which can emphasize length and make the room look wider. interior designers often use broad stripe or parallel stripe so that the eye is attracted towards the end of the aisle. Make sure the line remains neat and consistent. The reason is, uneven lines will be very visible in narrow areas.

The technique of painting the floor of the room at home is important to pay attention to several things. First, prepare the floor surface before starting to be painted. Clean from dirt, dust residue, oil using vacuum or wet cloth. Then after clean, apply the base layer so that the floor surface is uniform and the paint sticks well. If you use a pattern, measure it precision and mark it using a painter's tape. After being painted, cover the top with a coat or sealant so that the floor paint is long-lasting.

Painting each room floor is not just a decorative trick, but a creative investment to give character, color, and visual freshness to your home. With the subject of color, motif, and the right pattern for each room you can create a house that is not only colored, but also harmonious in aesthetics.


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