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Gacek Design Group Inc, original photo on Houzzīright hue plus white. Celery green was used here, but nearly any bright hue would work. 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. Marble, white, bronze and wood. Dark wood floors in the kitchen can be very chic.


If you prefer a bit of color, go with a whisper-light blue or lavender. Give all of those dark hues a lift by painting the walls and ceilings crisp, clean white. Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, original photo on Houzzĭark 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. The combination of patterned textiles, rich color and dark floors creates a cozy and welcoming feel. Echo the color in a patterned kilim or other flat-weave rug. Rich wall color and kilim rug. If you crave color, choose a hue you love in a rich, pigmented shade and paint the walls or the back of a bookcase with it. Crisp white walls and plenty of greenery complete the look. A dark wood table almost disappears against the dark floors, while the light wood chairs and pendant light stand out. Mixed woods and white. Echo the natural variety of trees in a forest with an organic look like this one. It doesn’t need to be white, but the wall color should be significantly lighter than the floors and furniture to keep the space from feeling heavy. If you are choosing to match furniture to the floors, go with a lighter color on the walls. Match furniture legs to the floors. You don’t always need contrast where dark floors are concerned - matching wood furniture as closely as possible to the color of your floors is a simple way to make your space feel elegant and put together. The lighter wood furniture, fluffy white rugs, and crisp white walls here provide contrast to the dark wood floors without appearing stark. 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. 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. Specht Architects, original photo on Houzz If you’ve been wondering what to put with your dark floors to bring out their best features, try these ideas. But when paired with the wrong furnishings and colors, those floors run the risk of making the space feel dark and heavy.

Dark wood floors can be incredibly chic and sophisticated, bringing richness and polish to a space.
