The simplest solution for working with dark floors is to add more white to your space through architecture furniture pillows rugs window treatments and painted white cabinetry.
Dark floors light walls furniture.
Like white walls a white rug looks sharp against dark furniture and adds light to the space.
The hardwood floors match the natural wood on the ceiling and window panes to create a wholesome country style.
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Feb 29 2016 as a designer i am always asked does dark floors work with light furniture.
The trend for dark walls and light hardwood floors creates a dramatic contrast almost to tempting not to try.
Similarly to the green color on the wall the color blue can also make pairing the furniture and finishes fun picking contrasting or complimentary colors to the fabrics and finishes in the space can add the last needed thing to a room.
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White walls and light timber furniture for the most harmonious look choose timber furniture that matches the warmth of your floors but that s a few shades lighter.
One dark wall creates a feature but four dark walls needs more attention and a lot of natural light.
For instance pair grayish or black wood floors with pale weathered woods and pair warm rich floors like the ones shown here with warm medium to light toned woods like cherry or maple.
Interior design save photo however if the up keep of a white rug leaves you cringing find a colourful rug instead.
Strong colors ground a room and light hardwood floors add balance light and space.
This living room has a large row of windows lining the front wall.
Including white in your space will actually make your dark floors into a favorite feature as they will now provide the perfect backdrop for your white and bright.
Also i always add an area rug to bring color into the room.
The hardwood floors and the textured walls unify this space with their light colors and subtle movement.
For instance pair greyish or black timber floors with pale weathered woods.
Keep the overall effect elegant and light by balancing the dark floors with white cabinetry and walls warm bronze metals and wood accents just a few shades lighter than the floors.
For the most harmonious look choose wood furniture that matches the warmth of your floors but is a few shades lighter.
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With the dark wood it is important to not select anything too dark or the room can seem small and uninviting.
And pair warm rich floors like the ones shown here with warm medium to light toned timbers.
Dark wood floors in the kitchen can be very chic.