Contrasting Floor With Medium Brown Wood

There are many wood floor types ranging from oak to hickory to maple.

Contrasting floor with medium brown wood.

For example oak hardwood floors are found in many homes but oak can come in two different species. 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. 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. 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.

Red oak and white oak. The paint colors and other accessories in the space such as upholstered furniture and wall decor should work together to highlight and enhance. Contrast furniture and flooring. I have an open concept floor plan with medium brown hickory wood floors throughout.

The ash s grain pops against the more demure maple s and although the ebony and natural finishes are very. Wood tones appear on many elements around our homes including furniture flooring cabinetry and trim. My sofa is a light gold color. 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.

Consider other colors in the room. A dark wood tone such as mahogany or cherry can have ample contrast with a medium wood tone. If your wood floors are perfectly smooth and polished choose a chunky rustic furniture piece with lots of texture for contrast. It may seem counterintuitive but when mixing wood tones contrast is your friend.

Natural beige natural hardwood flooring also known as light or beige hardwood flooring is the original neutral and like medium brown tones goes with just about any look. You may not want to contrast this with a green carpet in the bedroom. I have an oriental rug with gold cream green terracotta red an navy blue colors and dark wood pieces in the room. However there is one key design idea that seems to match lighter woods really well.

A simple and clean contrasting shade to pair with brown would be that of a crisp and bright white. The two create a unique charm and drama to every shade but also plays a part in creating a very traditional and welcoming scene. My kitchen cabinets are creamy white. Once you know the wood type make sure to note what species you have as well.

Texture is another way to make a piece stand out and to create dimension in your space.