Steps 1 & 2

Like most large things in our home, flooring choices are extremely important in practicality, function and design.  Our flooring is the first step and foundation for building our decorating scheme.  Before you decide on floor coverings, consider how the room will be used and what kind of wear and traffic it will have.  For instance, kitchens and bathrooms are hard wear areas and should have tough flooring while  living spaces and bedrooms usually need the warmth of area rugs or carpet.  What is appropriate for some rooms will not be appropriate for others.  Decide whether you need hard or soft flooring before considering color choices.  

It is best to choose a key/inspiration item before attempting to choose flooring colors.  If you haven't, choose what you like best for your home and then find a key fabric or item that works well with the flooring choices.  Now, start building from there.  Floors take a tougher beating than any other surface in your home and are comparatively expensive to cover.  In terms of appearance and durability it is always worth buying the best quality you can afford.

Do not make decisions about purchasing new flooring until you are sure you cannot revitalize the existing floor in any way.  For example, old wood floors can be sanded down and resealed giving them new life, carpets can be stained or painted, and tiles can be painted or stenciled.  Hopefully you are beginning to get the picture.  Try being creative with what you have before spending the money it will take to replace these items.

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Paint, wallpaper, and architectural moldings each have a purpose in your decorating project.  They are the backdrops for everything else you do. I consider these elements to be the second step in your decorating project. The mood, ambience, personality, charm and style of your room or home are all effected by these components. Your flooring and key/inspiration items should be the springboard for the color and style choices that need to be made for your walls, trim and moldings. Remember that personal choice and family personality traits are always the bottom line.  Your home is a reflection of you and your family, and it should be pleasing to you

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