Flooring Ideas for Stucco Homes

Stone

• Continue the Mediterranean-style look of your exterior stucco into your foyer by adding natural stones. Limestone or other stone can be used for flooring and baseboards. Using salvaged stone can save costs. Choose natural stones that complement the exterior stucco color; to create a rustic look, opt for rough stones instead of polished. Stone floors are very durable and will likely last as long as your home does.

Wood

• Put down long-lasting wood flooring to help your floors last as long as your stucco exterior and walls. Cedar flooring contributes to the overall warmth of a stucco home; mahogany, oak, teak and other premium hardwood products are also excellent choices. Layering with an antique rug in a muted color can add texture and formality or can tie in other room accessories with your flooring.

Tile

• Put down terra cotta tiles in your stucco home to maintain the sun-loving theme and Old World charm inside and out. As the weather heats up in the summer, terra cotta tiles will still feel cool. The different colors offer variety for home decorating and blend well with interior or exterior stucco walls. These small tiles can be replaced easily and are easier to transport for installation than larger natural stone tiles like sandstone.

Mosaics

• Add mystery and beauty to a tile floor by installing mosaics. Mosaic designed tiles work well with the architectural look of stucco homes and create a formal and artistic air. The mosaic design can be limited to an outer border, with solid tiles making up the rest of the floor, or you can create a design across the entire floor. Mosaics can be installed in a wide variety of colors, either matching or contrasting with the exterior of your stucco home.