There's a lot to consider when it comes to flooring, and finding your ideal Stoneform color may feel overwhelming at times. At Hewn, we want to make your decision as smooth as possible, so we've done the work to categorize each of our unique flooring colors to help you better visualize what Stoneform will look like in your home.
Read on to learn more about each of the 5 indicators we use to categorize our floor, then discover our design resources, and use our comprehensive color map.
Warmth
We measure the warmth of the color of our floors in 3 degrees: cool, neutral, and warm. Cooler floors will feel more tranquil while warmer floors will feel more cozy. Neutral floors are the middle ground between warm and cool. A good analogy to understand the warmth of a color is: warm colors feel like standing in the sun; cool colors feel like standing in the shade.
Tone
Tone is the overall lightness or darkness of the color. We describe the tone of our floors as either light-tone, mid-tone, or dark-tone. Keep in mind that the perceived lightness of a floor will vary based on the type of light in a space. For example, a floor will appear lighter in a sunlit room, and darker in a room with dim lighting.
Color variation
Color variation describes the overall variety of colors in a floor. Whether that's multiple colors or shades in the same plank, or variation over different planks. We measure color variation in 3 degrees: low, medium, and high. The higher the color variation grade, the more difference in color there will be. More color variation creates a sense of depth or a rustic look while a lower color variation creates a more seamless or modern look.
Character
The character of a floor describes the overall graining in the floor. We categorize our floor colors as low, medium, or high character. Low character means there is less visible graining, or the graining is less intense in look and texture. High character floors have more dramatic graining with more frequent knots.
Species
Species refers to the natural wood that inspired the look and texture of each floor color. The majority of our floor colors are inspired by White Oak, however we have a few colors that are inspired by Hickory or Acacia.
How to use these measurements
You'll find these measurements for each color on the product page. Simply click on your desired color, and scroll through the images to find a graphic listing the specs of a color. To find similar colors, use the gradient map linked on this post. We hope these resources will be helpful to you as you find your ideal flooring.
Other resources
We know the language of design doesn't come easily to some, so we're here to help. Here's a full list of resources to help you find your ideal floor
- View in Your Room Tool: This tool is available under our Project Planning tab. Simply upload a picture of your space, and toggle between flooring colors to find your favorites.
- Free design consultations: If you need more individualized advice, schedule a free design consult with our in-house designer. These consultations are virtual meetings where you can ask all of your design questions and get honest answers from an interior designer that has Stoneform in her own home.
- Pinterest: We add new content to our Pinterest page weekly for all your home design needs. Get inspired by mood boards, pictures and videos of real homes, and product recommendations.
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Instagram: Similar to our Pinterest, we post videos and pictures on our Instagram daily of real homes with Stoneform so you can visualize how a floor color looks in a real space.
- Our blog: For deeper dives into design topics like our best colors for hiding dirt and dust, or renovation mistakes to avoid, our blog is a great place to learn more about flooring and home design. We post new blogs weekly, so there's always something new to learn.