Decorative Borders on Hardwood Flooring—Yes or No?
Hardwood flooring is an integral design element of your home. Like a plain white tee or a little black dress, you can dress it up with decorative borders, bevels, and stains, or dress it down with distress, natural knots, and matte finishes. Decorative Borders on Hardwood Floors—Yes or No?
The choices are yours, and how you customize it to suit your tastes and the style of your home is as unique as you are. MJP, the Hardwood Flooring Specialist is here to help you explore the pros and cons of using decorative borders on your hardwood floors.
PROS: Yes! I love it!
Luxe
A simple border around a room using a darker wood, for example cherry or mahogany can significantly enhance the appearance of your floors. They provide a little splash of luxury. Borders can also act as a frame for a focal point, for example, a dining room table. Frame the table instead of going around the edges of the walls. (With this clever idea, you’ll never need an area rug!)
Personalization
Many people choose to personalize an entry way with a decorative border or enhance their foyer with a more intricate wood inlay design. Floral, checkerboard or another pattern – or even a monogram or set of initials.
Create a Space
You can also mix different textures to create separate spaces… for example the lightness of bamboo with a darker shade of cork. This concept works beautifully in an open-concept home where you have different living areas… a seating area around a fireplace can be defined by one color and LVP floors in the dining area can define that space.
CONS: I’m not havin’ it
Cha-ching
Of course, craftsmanship of this caliber costs more. Creating intricate cuts and designs – or using higher quality wood for inlays – can substantially increase your price. If you’re on a budget, forego the borders.
Maintenance
Decorative borders can be more challenging to maintain than plain hardwood floors. Dust and dirt may accumulate in the crevices of the design, and cleaning can be more time-consuming. Additionally, the borders may require special attention when sanding and refinishing floors.
Time of Installation
Due to the complexity of installing decorative borders – you’ll find it takes longer to get the job done. Precise measurements must be meticulously executed by skilled professionals. These things take time. If you’re in a hurry to flip a property or get ready for a party, the time pressure may be too much.
Whether you go with a decorative border or not… when you’re ready to install Hardwood Floors in Connecticut, look to MJP Flooring the hardwood flooring specialist.
