Blonde hardwood floors bring brightness and happiness to a home. They help spread light and warmth, plus they are universal in style and will complement any interior design aesthetic. Whereas you may update your interior every few years, your hardwood floors will never go out of style. There are a few things to consider before getting light and blonde hardwood floors.
Light species of wood
If you’re looking for a natural blonde so that you can let the wood remain as organic as possible, you want to find a species that have the natural blonde hues that you’re looking for. You can also stain the wood to bring out deeper, more golden tones, or to make the blonde brighter.
Discovering your blonde
Light and blonde wood species vary in tones and hues. Some, like Red Oak, is beautifully light in color but will have delicate undertones of pink. When you look for your perfect blonde, look at the undertones. They will point you in the right direction. If you’re looking for a softer, warmer blonde, the ones with pink and red undertones are more your style. However, if you’re looking for a cooler and more electric blonde, wood species with brighter and lighter undertones, like a Maple wood, will fit better with your aesthetic.
Graining
Naturally, blonde and light wood can make the grain more visible. If you like the look of a stronger grain, Oak is a great choice, both White and Red Oak. For a smoother grain and a more even blonde look, the Maple is the way to go.
Staining and finish
To get the exact color you want, you always have the option to stain your wood. Although it would seem that a blonde wood is the easiest to stain, not all blondes will take on the stain as well as others. If you plan on staining your wood, talk to our experts about the best species of light wood that will hold the stain best.
We should always finish with the right finish. Naturally, blonde wood will age and change, just like all other types of wood. Some will get mor
e yellow or golden; others will move towards a grayish color. The type of finish you use can help your floors age more gracefully, settling on a color you love.
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