Minimalist Flooring Ideas

If you find yourself frequently overwhelmed by your decor, whether it’s because of colors, patterns, or other decorative elements, you might find minimalist design to be a breath of fresh air. Let’s face it, sometimes less is more! Not everything we have in our possession needs to be out and within sight, and not every surface needs to be covered with loud, decorative items. Not all fabrics need to scream at you with wild colors and patterns.

If you find yourself drawn to things that are simpler, calmer, and less busy overall, take a look at the minimalist style, specifically flooring, and prepare to embrace a more tranquil appeal. Minimalist design consists of clean lines and the functionality, rather than the decorative quality of possessions. For floors, that means understated materials that are easy to care for and aren’t extravagant or fancy. Here are some flooring options to consider for your minimalist home, in no particular order.

Stone Flooring & Stone-Look Flooring

Natural products are great in minimalist homes, but so are products that mimic them since they are easier to purchase and easier to maintain. Marble floors, with their beauty and simplicity, bring an air of quiet luxury to spaces, particularly if they are large format tiles with discreet grout lines. Luxury vinyl tile floors are available that look like marble, bringing the same vibe with a less complicated installation process and a smaller price tag.

Tile Flooring

Tile is always worth considering, especially if the goal is to run one singular type of flooring throughout your living space. Since properly grouted tile floors are waterproof, it is suitable for all the spaces in your home, even kitchens and baths. In a minimalist home, opt for a tile style that is more monochromatic with less variation. Large format tiles, as mentioned above, are a great choice because of the reduced amount of grout lines. Alternatively, a small mosaic tile, with no noticeable space between sheets, presents as a uniform piece of flooring, rather than being broken up by grout lines.

Hardwood Flooring & Wood-Look Flooring

Many hardwood or wood-look flooring options fit well within the minimalist style. Hardwood floors are incredibly classy without being over the top. It doesn’t matter whether they are dark, light, or something in between. Wood-like options such as engineered hardwood floors or luxury vinyl plank also fit the bill. The general school of thought is that a floor without a lot of grain will be less visually distracting. In addition, be mindful of repeating patterns within LVP floors which need to be rotated or staggered to prevent the visual from becoming too busy.

Whether you are in the market for a stone, tile or wood floor, or something that resembles one of the above, our experts at Bob & Pete's Floors are ready to help! We can suggest floors for your home that will bring the peace and calm of a minimalist style to your space, while fitting within your plans and budget.