It may seem counterintuitive but when mixing wood tones contrast is your friend.
Contrasting floor with medium brown wood.
The two create a unique charm and drama to every shade but also plays a part in creating a very traditional and welcoming scene.
Mid brown and coffee stain colors opting for mid brown roasted coffee floor stain colors is a very classy choice for a home that is grown up refined and chic.
My sofa is a light gold color.
Wood tones appear on many elements around our homes including furniture flooring cabinetry and trim.
For example oak hardwood floors are found in many homes but oak can come in two different species.
This red toned hardwood floor stain is the perfect match for the exposed terracotta brick walls mixing a comfortable contemporary look with a loft style vibe.
A simple and clean contrasting shade to pair with brown would be that of a crisp and bright white.
Texture is another way to make a piece stand out and to create dimension in your space.
Be confident and bold choosing a wood floor that s a near opposite of what you already have or snagging two new floors with complementary grain patterns and stains pair existing maple in a sleek ebony finish with the grain of white ash finished with a dusty medium tone natural stain.
If your floor is hardwood the colors you choose for the walls should have tones that complement or contrast with the red orange and yellow tones of the wood.
In this living room by l a based designer amber lewis for instance the light gray washed floors are complemented with a dark walnut coffee table and chairs that feature three different wood tones.
If your wood floors are perfectly smooth and polished choose a chunky rustic furniture piece with lots of texture for contrast.
Once you know the wood type make sure to note what species you have as well.
If you can see green in the floor.
The paint colors and other accessories in the space such as upholstered furniture and wall decor should work together to highlight and enhance.
My kitchen cabinets are creamy white.
Contrast furniture and flooring.
I have an oriental rug with gold cream green terracotta red an navy blue colors and dark wood pieces in the room.
There are many wood floor types ranging from oak to hickory to maple.
Consider other colors in the room.
You may not want to contrast this with a green carpet in the bedroom.
Red oak and white oak.
A dark wood tone such as mahogany or cherry can have ample contrast with a medium wood tone.
Stains and finishes can range from light blonde to rich mahogany and these neutral hues play an important role in a room s overall color scheme.
I have an open concept floor plan with medium brown hickory wood floors throughout.