5. When coordinating a floor with wallpaper, the general rule of thumb is that if the wallpaper or fabric used in the room is a large scale, select a small-scale design on the floor, and vice versa. Also, if you plan to use several patterns in the room, you'll have the best results if you use one small, one medium and one large pattern. That way the designs are neither too overwhelming nor too busy.

6. If your room is small, select a lighter color to make the room appear larger. Rich, darker tones will absorb available light and create a warmer, more intimate environment in a large room. A small pattern will work well in small rooms or rooms where the pattern is visually interrupted by an island or other furniture. However, a larger pattern can actually expand a room visually.

7. Be sure to choose a color to either coordinate or contrast with our current furnishings and cabinetry. To coordinate with a vinyl floor, make sure your tones work well together. For contrast, white or almond cabinets look great with virtually any floor. Painted cabinets can often pick up an accent color in a floor pattern.