Random pattern impact on room

Will a random pattern wood floor make a space look bigger or smaller?

Asked by Jackie on 19th Oct 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"top rule If the length of the wood planks are laid in a northerly direction to the room the room would look longer in that direction.
Random pattern makes no difference at all it all depends on the direction the flooring is installed"
Answered on 18th Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2019 - report
"Hi there Depending on the pattern and shape of the room could create a visual illusion the room is bigger or smaller than it actually is. Hope this helps"
Answered on 19th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
"As a general rule If the length of the wood planks are laid in a northerly direction to the room the room would look longer in that direction.
Random pattern makes no difference at all it all depends on the direction the flooring is laid.

I hope this helps.

Scott T
First Flooring Specialists"
Answered on 19th Oct 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"No and yes, yes if you use light colours that will generally make the room look bigger then using dark colours, a random pattern on the floor wouldn’t impact on the room looks bigger and smaller"
Answered on 19th Oct 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 - report
"Another smart way to create an illusion of bigger space is to lay out the floor in a diagonal pattern. It works better than horizontal and vertical placement. The placement should be in a way that the wide part of the pattern faces you when you enter the room."
Answered on 29th Oct 2022 - Member since Oct 2022 - report
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