How to combine the dark floor at home

Furnishing the house according to the color and tone of the floor is a matter of taste and recommended combinations. A dark-colored floor can be combined with very different styles, choosing, through affinity or contrast, with everything that surrounds it, also helped by the various types of placement enhanced by this type of floor: from the classic corridor placement, in which the board it can show all the glory of "veins", color changes and (why not) knots, to the most classic herringbone board, the most modern placement or with industrial references. Here are some suggestions for contemporary and more classic style ideas to best furnish a space with dark hardwood flooring.

In which houses or rooms is the dark floor suitable?

Today, with the modern treatments available for wood, there are no spaces in the home where this material is not suitable. But it would be good to pay attention to the size of the rooms and the finishing of the material. And this is true because like all dark-colored furniture and surfaces, the dark floor can have a tendency to visually "darken" the room. Regarding the finish, more modern or contemporary environments "require" a matte varnish, in which, among other things, dust and any minor defects remain less visible. A glossy finish, however, characterizes spaces in a more classic way and is easier to maintain.

How to furnish a house with a dark floor?

Elegant and classic, the dark floor is like the black outfit that goes with everything. And certainly, home furnishings can be configured according to your tastes and desires.

• "Yes" to furniture and wallpaper in light colors that contrast with the floor and brighten the room.
• "Yes" to carpets that give warmth and character to the space.
• "Yes" to decorative items with touches of color (e.g. cushions or curtains)
• "Yes" to mirrors and glass walls that will give light, visually increasing the space.
• "Yes" even in dark colors for an intense and bold "statement" decoration.

💡 Of course, it is better not to choose a dark floor in small houses, as it will make the rooms look even smaller.

How to paint the walls in rooms with dark floors?

White walls or light or neutral colors are the first choice when looking for combinations with a dark floor. If you want to give a room a more classic mood, you can choose warm colors. If you want a modern, clean style, it is better to choose cool colors. The dark floor, however, is also an "ally" of those who want to be bold. In this case, the green light is given for the use of intense or even very intense colors, which will be emphasized by the already characteristic color of the wood.

What floors go well with a dark floor?

The answer to this question is: almost everything. In fact, dark flooring can really be combined with all other types of flooring. Specifically:

• with wood for a more cozy and warm space,
• with stone, perhaps in large dimensions for a more modern taste,
• with micromortars or resins for more minimalist environments,
• with cement or ecological concrete for a more industrial aesthetic,
• with ceramic tiles with a vintage taste for homes with a more classic style.

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