I’m getting LVP flooring for the kitchen/dining room. All the other rooms have the original oak floors. Should I run the new flooring the same direction as the old flooring? Or doesn’t it matter? Also, what colors do you recommend to compliment the oak floors? Thank you! – Allen D., Waukesha
Does Flooring Direction Matter?
LVP is an excellent alternative to real wood floors, especially in high traffic areas. Typically floors should run parallel to the longest wall, which will help make the space appear larger and more open. Because of this, you might notice that in many homes the way the flooring runs changes from room to room. Knowing all of this, I would recommend running the floors to match the direction of the longest wall in your kitchen and dining room, which may end up matching how original floors were laid down.
What LVP Color Complements Oak Floors?
For the color, I’d try to match LVP to the oak floors as closely as possible to create a visual continuation in your line of sight.
