Designing a new home or renovating a lived-in abode is a labor of love – one that is fuelled by a desire of giving the space a distinct character and a vibe that matches your own. While you sort through multiple materials, themes, wall art and decor pieces, you must also focus equally on the flooring design options available. 

1. Mosaic

Small pieces of colored stones (known as tesserae) can be put together to form beautiful pattern to achieve a dramatic effect. These pieces have a marked sheen, not too different from the mother of pearl. The finished flooring work is a delight. 

Though you can create marvelous and rather intricate designs with mosaic, this picture with simple cool blue mosaic flooring aptly illustrates the strength of this multifaceted material. Notice how everything else is kept muted while the refreshingly serene flooring is allowed to do all the talking. Matching color scheme with the walls lend an expansive feel to the bathroom. When it comes to mosaic, the choice is literally endless.

1. Exposed brick 

Who doesn’t love the touch of raw earth caressing their feet? When one returns home after a long day of tussling with the world, a greeting extended by an entry passageway paved with rustic, country-style bricks are soothing to the tired soul. For the ones who dream of owning a cottage in the countryside, this is an ideal way of bringing a piece of the uncomplicated life into their space. 

2. Patchwork 

There’s something cheerfully unassuming about this bohemian and artful floor. Because of its inherent busy design, patchwork tile flooring usually becomes the centre of attraction in any space.

4. Concrete

Stark, dark and bold – you would love this if you find splendor in the rugged. But sure enough, concrete floors are usually polished with glossy sealers that give it a rather slick look. This is one of the most, if not the most, economical flooring options, with the lowest material, finishing, labor and time costs involved. 

5. Glass

Glass is one of the most versatile and one of the most visually stunning materials. From the great Louvre in Paris to the iconic Apple stores, glass has consistently found favor with the most gifted of architects. 

6. Flat pebbles

Reminiscent of the sedating calmness of flowing water, river rock pebbles are a classic flooring option for areas, such as bathrooms, balconies and terraces. Since they are smooth and flat surfaced, it’s easy to construct a sturdy pathway of stone slabs or thick wooden panels on top of the stone bed. From pristine white to soft grey, brown and black – these stones embody some of the most gorgeous colors in nature.