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 wood floors light blue walls.
Try these wall paint colors to help you achieve your open aesthetic.
Generally the best wall paint for dark hardwood floors is light.
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.
A crisp cheerful blue would contrast nicely against your hardwoods and both design.
Dark rug light walls a patterned rug in a dark pattern will make your room look richer and more interesting without calling too much attention to itself.
Pairing light floors and walls can help create a clean look with the illusion of extra space.
Choosing paint colors for light wood floors is simple keep it light.
Here are a few tips to choosing walls to complement dark hardwood floors.
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Respite is a calming light blue that brings contrast to the dark wood and brightening up the space.
Look at the undertones in the stain.
With the dark wood it is important to not select anything too dark or the room can seem small and uninviting.
To contrast the brightness of the walls it employs dark stained hardwood floors with gloss that reflects the light coming in from the numerous windows.
As mentioned above with the green it is important to not go too crazy with color.
Be a bit blue.
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.
Dark wood floors in the kitchen can be very chic.
Give all of those dark hues a lift by painting the walls and ceilings crisp clean white.
Find a designer to help create your new kitchen.
If you chose this floor tone to brighten up your space you should stay on track.
There are three main options you can choose from for your walls when you have dark wood floors.
If you prefer a bit of colour go with a whisper light blue or lavender.
Light toned wood look flooring.
If you ve skimmed through the cherry hardwood related section you know why a light blue would complement an even darker stain.
While these are positive aspects of dark hardwood floors the negative aspect is that they tend to make a space feel smaller.
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