Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting your floor, whether you want a big change or a subtle upgrade:

Complementary colors are great: Make sure that whatever color or pattern you choose complements the rest of the room. Choosing a bright or bold color can be great, but only if it fits in with the rest of the room. Bold just for the sake of bold is never a good idea.

Defining spaces:  Feature floors can help to demarcate a living space. In an open plan home, it can be tricky to define areas. But a Feature Floor can help. For instance, an accent floor could be used in the breakfast nook of your kitchen, or the entrance space within your larger open plan area. 

Avoid the over-use of pattern: Think twice about using a Feature Floor in a room that is already very busy.  If there is too much going on in a space, it can be visually confusing and create a sense of chaos. A Feature Floor is ideal in a space where it becomes the 'hero', a way to visual ground the space.