Wooden floors are a beautiful addition to any style home. However, there’s bound to be other items in your home that are made from wood so you have to know how to match wood floors with wood cabinetry. From built-in-furniture to trim and moldings to your wood floors, follow these steps to make sure they all work together cohesively.
Matching wood with wood
One of the biggest mistakes is to try to get too matchy-matchy. For a complete remodel of your home you may be able to choose the exact same wood for the floors, cabinetry, and furniture, but if you are unable to match the wood exactly it will give off the wrong aesthetic. When something is just slightly off, that feeling will translate to the ambiance in the home. If you’re going to match the wood, make sure it is exact.
Contrasting wood colors
The most effective way to match wood floors with other uses of wood in your home is to work with contrasting and complementary tones. To make sure that the contrasting colors appear to be done on purpose, try to move at least three tones darker or lighter than the other wood in the room. The contrast will add some layers and texture, which will make the room come alive.
Reclaimed wood can match a variety of tones in a room and make it all come together.
Reclaimed wood
Your home may already have a few types of wooden elements and a variety of other colors that can be hard to match. Reclaimed wood floors have a unique way of tying a bunch of colors and tones together. Because there is a natural variance in reclaimed wood, it’s a fantastic way to take a room with too many colors and make it feel like they all belong.
Let each element stand alone
If you get too matchy you will also take away from the craftsmanship and the beauty of each element. By choosing contrasting colors you are allowing your floors, cabinets, bookshelves, or other wooden elements to stand alone. Choosing contrasting colors will allow each element to have its own purpose and personality.
Making contrasting wood tones cohesive
Whereas the colors can be contrasting and unique, you want to also make sure that your interior design is cohesive. Too much contrast will make a room go from being calm to chaotic. If you use contrasting colors, try to use other elements to tie the room together. If you have a shine on your floors, choose cabinets or furniture that has the same (or similar) shine and finish.
Talk to a wood flooring expert at T&G Flooring in Denver and Evergreen to find the type of wood floor that best suits your home.