Dark wood floors can look incredibly chic in a home and can create a stunning backdrop to your furniture and walls. They do run the risk, however, of making a space feel too dark or heavy when paired with the wrong colours or furnishings. How do you get the balance right? Here are our tips on making the most of your dark wood floors and how to make every piece you choose work beautifully to create a sophisticated home.
Combine with white furniture
In my own home, we have dark stained floorboards throughout and so I keep the look high-contrast with white furniture and light-coloured rugs. The white rug and pale grey walls lift the dining room and keep it from looking too dark.
Consider a transition shade
Medium grey kitchen cabinets act as a soft transition colour between dark wood floors and crisp white tiles and walls. This look can be replicated by choosing a paint colour in a neutral that is a few shades lighter and matching the undertones in your dark flooring under the chair rail and then using a paint colour a few shades lighter again above the chair rail.
Contrast with pale and interesting
If you are afraid your dark flooring is too heavy and crave a light, bright space, consider combining furniture in medium wood stain like our Original Rustic range above with pale colours and soft pastel accents. Choose a light coloured rug and paint in a soft greige and contrast with soft textural accents in your cushions and accessories.
Embrace the dark
If you have dark flooring, consider creating a cosy effect with a dark wall colour. Choose shades from deep indigo, emerald, slate grey or black and choose light or medium wood accents, warm metallics and neutral textures for an intimate room, perfect for relaxing in the evening.
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