Dark wood floors can be incredibly chic and sophisticated bringing richness and polish to a space.
Good color with dark wood floor.
In 2019 colors were all about extremes.
For spaces with good natural daylight the white oak can really help brighten and open up a space.
Gray is kinda special.
This unobtrusive color blends well with dark wood creating low contrast serene effects.
Even lighter pine is a shade of color and it s not as light as many people.
In 2020 we re moving toward the lighter end of the spectrum.
This gorgeous modern living room features dark hardwood flooring that simultaneously contrasts and picks up some of the more orange tones of the wood of the entertainment.
Dark finishes such as mahogany walnut or cherry stand out in sharp relief against light colors such as a pale green or blue or a hue from the sunny side of the color wheel.
White oak is a beautiful neutral tone for an expansive floor surface and we tend to use it on ceilings to complement the flooring below.
Except for every shade of gray.
But what if you are a light floor lover who is living in a home filled with dark floors without the option to change them.
Dark wood flooring has been and still is very popular in homes.
If you have dark wood floors and trim and you paint your walls a dark brown or a dark green you have the same dark shade of color from floor to ceiling.
A favorite wood for flooring at the moment is white oak weather it is with character or rift cut.
The dark wood floors of this modestly sized but comfortable living room are covered by a natural fiber area rug that lends a nautical feel to the blue and white color pallet.
Here are four ways to decorate dark floors whether you love them or not.
Dark floors are officially on the way out.
Lucky enough there are not too many wrong answers when it comes to dark wood because it is pretty neutral depending on the red or brown tones that can be mixed in.
If you ve been wondering what to put with your dark floors to bring out their best features try these ideas.
A stark difference in the colors and wood tones in a room can make your wood furnishings or floors look even more distinct.
I think people tend to think of wood as a neutral.
Your wood color and shade blends in and there is no balance.
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You can paint your walls a rich charcoal color or match the floor color to create a classy formal look in a living room or dining room.
Ultra dark ultra light and not much in between.
But when paired with the wrong furnishings and colors those floors run the risk of making the space feel dark and heavy.
2020 wood flooring color trends.
Bluish grays flatter mahogany by accentuating its depth while greenish grays enhance walnut trim.
Gray can enhance woods like cherry and maple bringing out their burgundy tones.
Some people love them some people hate them.
This color of flooring also looks good with pastel colored walls with a hint of color such as a gentle mauve or a baby blue.
White oak flooring can look bleached out depending on its finish.