When it comes to choosing flooring, there's more to consider than just price and overall aesthetic. If your space is home to pets, children, large gatherings or constant messes, it's important to choose a floor that can help camouflage footprints, scratches, and dust.
That's why we're diving in to our best colors for hiding dirt, dust, and messes. These colors are beautiful all the time- not just when they're perfectly clean!
Rustic- Becki Owens Collection
Rustic is a mid-tone slightly cool brown with subtle color variation and graining. A long time favorite of customers, Rustic shines in transitional or modern farmhouse style interiors. If hiding dust and footprints is your goal, Rustic is the color for you.
Sanabel- Galey Alix Collection
Sanabel is a mid-tone brown that's slightly warmer than Rustic. it's ageless and versatile in neutral spaces without feeling boring. Sanabel boasts medium color variation and subtle graining. Coming from the dog mom - Galey Alix - herself, Sanabel is designed to hide pet messes left by fur and dander.
Vix- Premium Collection
Vix is a medium brown with dynamic color variation and subtle graining. One of the warmest colors on this list, it's a perfect fit for individuals wanting a floor that exudes richness and softness while still being practical for everyday life.
Pilot- Premium Collection
Pilot is one of our darker colors of Stoneform: tuned dark brown with moderate variation and graining. It gives off a refined, masculine feeling and is reminiscent of dark-stained white oak.
Gusset- Premium Collection
Created for making bold statements, Gusset is our warmest mid-to-dark brown with intense streaking and strong color variation. Gusset mimics rich Acacia wood with subtle yet expressive graining. Its texture and color variation disguise inconsistencies from dirt or stains, so messes won't stop Gusset from shining as the beautiful color it is.
What to Look for in Flooring to Hide Dirt and Dust
Life happens: dust, pet hair, footprints, crumbs, and scuffs are all part of day to day activities. A floor that hides messes means you're not constantly noticing (and feeling pressured to clean) every little thing.
Mid-tones are a good place to start
Mid-tones generally hide dirt and dust best as they aren't too light to show dark dirt, nor too dark to show white fur or dander. However, if your home has unique aspects (like a particularly dark or light haired pet) exploring light or dark tones that match your pet's fur may be a better match. The best way to figure out the right tone for your home is by ordering a sample.
Variation does heavy lifting
Medium to high variation in planks hides messes better than low variation colors. More variation means a surface that isn't completely uniform in color. This camouflages dirt and dust, making it not as noticeable as it would be on a low variation floor.
Durable finishes are key over time
Beyond color and variation, the wear layer on your floor will protect your floor from stains, scratches, and dents. Over time, it becomes more and more important for a floor to hold up to daily wear and tear. Floors with a thick wear layer (20Mils or more) will stand the test of time in your home and look beautiful years down the road.
How to choose
- Choose Rustic for a crowd pleasing neutral foundation
- Pick Sanabel for bright warmth
- Try Vix for subtle inviting tones
- Go with Pilot for a moodier feeling
- Choose Gusset for a bold look
Inspired by these colors? Order samples delivered direct to your door!