Matching Furniture with Wood Flooring

Published on Monday, August 9th, 2021

Matching Furniture with Wood Flooring

Choosing a wooden floor is more than just picking a color and design that appeals to you aesthetically; there are a number of additional factors to consider if you want your new wooden floor to fit with the area. With so many colors, finishes, and designs to select from, it may be a difficult process. Now imagine matching furniture with wood flooring!

This may seem like a daunting task, but we’re here to simplify the process. Today, we’ll look at how to match hardwood floors with the correct furniture designs to improve the visual appeal of your house and precisely emphasize your flooring. 

Matching Furniture with Wood Flooring

When it comes to blending colors and styles in design, the objective is to create a sense of continuity—a design dialogue or tale, if you will. It becomes simpler to mix and match with confidence when you pay attention to nuances like undertones, finish, and wood grain. Are you ready to experiment with wood tones in your own home? These are the pointers you should remember for matching furniture with wood flooring.

Mix and Match the Contrasts

The first style “rule” you should be aware of is that contrasts are excellent in highlighting the overall design of a space, breaking monotony, and highlighting specific pieces. This guideline isn’t set in stone; you can always experiment with other designs, and we’ll even look at complementary colors and textures later. Having stated that, combining and matching contrast is a good idea if you are not sure about your choice.

Here are some key factors to remember when it comes to contrasts: 

  • Dark wooden flooring looks great with light furniture upholstery and frame materials. 
  • Dark furniture items, such as a leather sofa, might also help to tone down a vivid light oak floor. 
  • Make an effort to remain consistent. If you have a dark floor, your furniture should be bright and lively.
  • Trying to combine contrasts between comparable items, such as a bright armchair and a dark leather sofa, may not work properly. 
  • To make the opposing furniture more fascinating and give it its own distinct flair, use decorations such as decorative cushions, blankets, and even imitation sheepskin.

Pick a Dominant Wood Tone

While combining wood tones is fine—in fact, we encourage it—always it’s a good idea to choose a dominant wood tone as a starting point for deciding what other items to bring into the space. If you have wood flooring, you’re done because that’s the prevailing wood tone. Otherwise, use the room’s largest furniture item, such as a desk, dresser, or dining table. Always start with your main hue when picking additional wood tones to add to the room.

Furniture Colors That Go With Hardwood Floors 

It seems reasonable to want to match the wood used in the furniture to the wood used in the flooring. However, this isn’t always the wisest course of action. Why? Because a room with the same look on the floor and furnishings might appear overly consistent, giving it a “flat” appearance.

Picking contrasting itemsfurniture that may reflect the floor but does not entirely match itis the best way to proceed. It’s fine to mix rustic and refined elements. Combining a trendy appearance with the furniture and a traditional design with the flooring is also totally acceptable.

However, there are certain limitations. In one area, don’t use too many distinct wood textures and hues. Otherwise, you’ll wind up with a cluttered space that lacks the warm, substantial, and inviting vibe you were hoping to achieve with wood in the first place! Limit yourself to two or three options.

Is it possible to put wood on wood? 

To make the room feel more colorful and lively, as well as distinctive and intriguing to the eye, you should mix and match the materials. Attempting to match comparable décor components in a space (for example, wooden furniture with wooden floors) is a little like trying to match a denim shirt with denim pantsit’s a gamble, but it can work if done correctly.

Now, whether you pick laminate, vinyl, or hardwood flooring, there are a few design considerations to bear in mind: 

  • Typically, furniture with a wooden frame should match the color of your floor. 
  • When it comes to flooring and frames, you may utilize the upholstery design as a contrast, but make a seamless transition with complementary colors.
  • Patio furniture, on the other hand, should contrast a hardwood deck if you’re designing your patio or any other outdoor living area. Pair dark wooden furniture with a light deck, and light wooden furniture with a dark deck.

Select Textures & Designs that are Timeless

There are times when you should be lavish with your décor choices, and other times when you should stick to the established guidelines and design patterns to get the most out of your lovely environment.

Make a statement with your accents, but pick furniture that has a classic style combined with current features that stress comfort and beauty. This will guarantee that the furniture fits the wood correctly. Here are a few important points to remember:

  • Leather is a classic material that may be used with any sort of timber floor. 
  • You can also explore fabric furniture, such as a fabric bed frame in the bedroom or on light wooden surfaces.
  • Make sure the item is modular and that you can move it about the room quickly if necessary to avoid damaging those lovely floors. 
  • Remember that a timeless piece of artwork may always be framed by a carpet or area rug in that specific region of the space.

Light Wood with Complementary Colors is a Good Option

Neutral interior design is quite popular these days, so whichever flooring option you pick, remember that you can always match the color of the wood with furniture in a similar shade.

Combining a light hardwood floor with an off-white or light grey sofa, for example, is a great way to get the much-desired cozy look and feel that everyone is talking about these days. With a few accent textiles and some potted plants, you’ve got yourself a neutral space that exudes light, optimism, and tranquility.

Keep the following in mind while using complementary styles: 

  • Light furniture looks great with light wood flooring, but dark colors should be avoided. 
  • Dark furniture and dark hardwood flooring demand a delicate touch, such as bright accents in other places to break up the monotony. 
  • Layering several neutral colors to give a splash of individuality to the space is always a good idea, so don’t be scared to experiment.

Although there are many wonderful flooring alternatives available today, there is something special about the classic appearance and feel of wood. Purchasing hardwood flooring is an investment, and you want to make sure it pays off in the long termso be sure to follow these guidelines to match your new floor with the appropriate furniture in each area. 

Scottsdale Flooring America

For almost 20 years, Scottsdale Flooring America has been a family-owned and operated business in the valley. We believe in the importance of community ownership and strong roots. Our staff has years of combined experience in the flooring industry, so you can count on us to help you choose the perfect flooring for your home! Read our customer testimonials to see for yourself why we are the top-rating flooring company in the Greater Phoenix area!

If you’re looking to add hardwood flooring to your home, you’ve come to the right place! We have over 500 types of natural hardwood at Scottsdale Flooring America, including brands like Shaw, Columbia, Ernest Hemingway, and Reward. Feel free to check out our hardwood options here

If you have additional questions about matching furniture with wood flooring, or want to talk with our staff about adding a new wood floor to your home, call us today at 480-451-9600. We are happy to answer your questions! You can also contact us online. We look forward to helping you with your next flooring project!

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