One of the easiest ways to make your whole home feel cohesive is by having the same floor in every room. It creates a sense of flow, and provides seamless transitions from one space to the next. However, if you're placing the same floor throughout your home, you need to ensure your flooring fits the unique needs of each room.
Recommended Options
Angela Rose Stoneform Elite - Elk
A neutral white oak inspired hue with subtle character that feels effortlessly modern yet timeless. Elk is ideal for clean minimalist and modern designs and provides much needed simplicity to any space.
Why it works in whole homes:
- Light-tone that’s not gray or sterile looking
- Low variation for a seamless look
- Available in 3 options (Elite Stoneform, Select Stoneform, Elite Versaform) to fit the needs of your whole home
Becki Owens Stoneform Elite - Bare
A dark-toned, white oak inspired color that’s just cool enough without feeling cold or uninviting. Meant to feel timeless, this hue works especially well in traditional and transitional designs.
Why it works in whole homes:
- Creates a subtle base that complements a wide range of colors
- Medium character provides an organic and natural look
- Available in 3 options (Elite Stoneform, Select Stoneform, and Elite Versaform) to fit the needs of your whole home
Premium Collection - Forstner
A rich, warm mid-tone with high variation and high character for a bold, organic look. Based on white oak, this hue feels natural and full bodied.
Why it works in whole homes:
- Looks beautiful in small and large spaces alike
- Extra wide planks create a cohesive look – perfect for open concept spaces
- Available in Stoneform and Versaform
What to Look for in Flooring for your Whole Home
Each room in your home has different needs, and you need a floor that can handle all of them. From spills in the kitchen to heavy foot traffic in hallways and living areas, a floor that is made to handle all challenges is crucial. It's important to keep things such as durability, maintenance, and installation requirements in mind.
Keep Durability in Mind
Each room in your home requires durable flooring. Bathrooms and kitchens need waterproof flooring to combat spills and accidents, while living rooms and bedrooms need scratch resistance to handle heavy furniture and foot traffic. If you're installing the same flooring throughout your home, you need it to keep up with the specific demands of each space.
Avoid floors that aren't waterproof or scratch resistant. These floors will age poorly as they warp from water and show scratches and dents. Instead, opt for a floor that's waterproof, scratch resistant, dent resistant, and stain resistant like Hewn floors. This will save you time and money in the long run.
Prioritize Low Maintenance
Having the same flooring throughout your home can simplify your cleaning and maintenance process as your whole home will require the same tools and products instead of requiring different cleaning methods for each room. It's important to keep maintenance in mind then.
Avoid floors with rigorous or high maintenance cleaning requirements. Having to scrub floors by hand or hire professional cleaners isn't sustainable for your whole home. Instead, choose flooring with simple, low maintenance routines. Hewn flooring, for example, only requires vacuuming or sweeping, and mopping occasionally using a pH neutral cleaner. This makes cleaning fast and easy.
Know the Installation Requirements
Before choosing the floor, you should ensure your subfloor meets the requirements. Different floors are only acceptable to be placed over certain types of subfloors, which is why some homes have different flooring on different levels. Choose a floor that is suitable for all subfloors throughout your home, or provides options in the same hue to fit your subfloor requirements. For example, Hewn has 9 colors available in both Stoneform (an SPC floor) and Versaform (an LVP floor) so you can continue your flooring from main floor to basement.
Curating a Thoughtful Design
The best flooring for your whole home should complement your space and aesthetic.
- Lighter tones can make small spaces appear larger
- Warmer tones create a cozy and inviting atmosphere
- Mid-tones conceal dust and dirt for low maintenance
- Wide planks create a seamless look
How Flooring for your Whole Home Compares to Other Options
In the process of choosing flooring, many homeowners start with traditional vinyl plank flooring because of its price and durability. These options are a great place to start, but there may be other options that better suit your space.
See: Stoneform vs. LVP
Understanding the differences helps you make a more confident decision.
How to choose
- Pick Elk for a seamless, classic white oak inspired look
- Choose Bare to add depth and drama
- Go with Forstner for a bolder, organic feeling