Choosing a floor color is trickier than it seems. Floors set the tone for a room, and with so many shades to choose from—and no easy “undo” like with paint—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Luckily, some ...

Pure black or white floors show every speck of dust. Colors with yellow or orange undertones can cast an unflattering glow on walls and furniture. Warm-colored floors tend to feel the most dated.