A simple alternative would be to use one colour for the room in general with a block of a second co lour in the sitting and dining areas.As well as making design from differently coloured tiles of the same size, some manufacturers make matching tiles – vinyl or sometimes ceramic- in different sizes so that you can lay a rectangular border, say, round a plain floor, or alternatively, hexagonal tiles with square key ones.
Vinyl sheeting or tiles are often easy to cut. Here are some suggestions for patterns you could achieve yourself with the aid of a metal straight edge, T square and sharp knife. Measure the floor area first and work out the design on a graph paper. This is important, not only to get the patern right, but also to calculate the number of tiles you will need.
Cutting lines and angles must be absolutely accurate so that the tiles butt up neatly without any gaps. If your floor is not rectangular, think carefully before embarking on a geometrical design. A room which has to cater for more than one function can be visually defined by changing the pattern of the floor. In the plan of the living/dining-room , the sitting area has a chequer-board floor in two co lours. The lighter co lour is used on its own between the different areas of activity and the darker on e is laid top form a border both round the dining table and round the edge of the room. Dark tiles also form a gangway.
