This unobtrusive color blends well with dark wood creating low contrast serene effects.
Dark wood furniture grey walls.
Gray or light tan are neutrals that will work with your darker colors and the contrast will make darker walls stand out.
The paint color has a pinch of blue which coordinates beautifully with the dark wood cabinetry and hexagon marble tile.
A mix between black and white gray is by definition a neutral.
In the same way light wood shows up boldly against dark or strong color on the walls.
Cool gray walls give this retro inspired small bathroom by kate roos design based in minneapolis minnesota a modern twist.
Gray wall paint is a popular choice for many contemporary kitchens.
The contrast calls more attention to the furniture a plus if you have a fine piece you want to focus on.
But its varying shades from light dove to dark charcoal make gray as versatile as any color.
Beige has been to go to neutral color for interior designers for many years and we don t see it going out of style any time soon.
Colors to consider with dark hardwood floors.
Gray can enhance woods like cherry and maple bringing out their burgundy tones.
Use the accent wall to show off a focal point in the room such as a fireplace chair or a wall of artwork.
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.
These inspiring interiors demonstrate what to do with gray walls plus how to decorate with gray as an accent color through accessories furniture fabrics and more.
If you have a lot of dark furniture in a light colored room however the space might feel busier than it would if the furniture blended in.
White walls and light wood furniture for the most harmonious look choose wood furniture that matches the warmth of your floors but is a few shades lighter.
Combining dark grey almost black walls with white trim creates a striking contrast that is echoed in the furniture in this dining room.
This room is richly decorated and features a variety of earth tones patterns and textures.
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.
This kitchen with dark wood floors utilizes several different shades to provide interesting contrast and character to its design.
While dark furniture with a dark ceiling was a bold design risk the beige walls patterned carpeting and splashes of bright white of the cowhide throw and pillows allow your eye to be drawn in and around the room to appreciate the design details and allow for luxurious relaxation.
For the most harmonious look choose wood furniture that matches the warmth of your floors but is a few shades lighter.
A white and grey patterned rug breaks up the repetitive color scheme and the white fabric on the chairs contrasts the black table and chair legs to keep the room from looking too dark.