Zoning is an ingenious technique that allows homeowners to carve out distinct and characterful spaces within their homes. By leveraging different materials, colours, and patterns (or a combination of the three), you can redefine your interior without making any permanent alterations to the overall layout.

Amtico flooring offers a versatile palette for achieving this, enabling seamless transitions and distinct identities for each area of your home. Let’s delve into five creative zoning techniques to help you add identity and functionality to your space.

1. Material

Mixing different flooring materials such as woods and stones can create a rich, textured feel within your home. This combination adds visual interest and clearly defines distinct living spaces. For instance, using a ceramic tile border within a planked wood kitchen can achieve a warm yet durable and clean look. This technique not only distinguishes different areas but also introduces a variety of textures and materials that enhance the overall aesthetic.

2. Laying Pattern

Changing the laying pattern can dramatically alter the look and feel of a space, even when using the same material and colour. By varying the pattern design, you can define intimate zones within an open-plan area, creating visual boundaries and adding a sophisticated touch. Don’t hesitate to mix materials or patterns between spaces; use borders and simple perimeters with contrasting stripping to create visually stunning material breaks.

3. Direction

Just as changing the laying pattern can impact a room’s appearance, altering the direction of your tiles or planks can also create a distinct visual effect. A simple shift in angle or direction can establish unique boundaries that beautifully distinguish one area from another. This subtle change can add a layer of sophistication and clarity to the layout of your home.

4. Borders

Running a simple border along a boundary can create a seamless separation between areas while maintaining the strong visual identity of a room. Using a single row of planks or a patterned tile effectively divides a space, adding both structure and elegance.

As Lorna Williams, Amtico Head of Product Design and Visual Creation, says, “Creating borders helps to define boundaries and zone different areas within a large space.”

5. Colour / Design

Introducing a change of colour or pattern design is an effective way to separate one zone from another, even if the areas share the same overall interior scheme. For example, a border around a bath can be defined through the introduction of a modular small arc pattern. This approach allows for the creation of distinct zones that maintain a cohesive aesthetic throughout your home.

Define Your Living Spaces

Discover how to add identity and functionality to your home, regardless of its size, with these creative zoning techniques. Explore the versatile options within Amtico’s collections. At Byle’s we work with our clients and Amtico to transform your home into a beautifully organised and visually appealing sanctuary. Get in touch today – to start your flooring transformation.