Decorating With Dark Floors And Light Walls
Tie furniture arrangements windows and bedsteads to dark-colored walls using fabrics that combine light backgrounds and variations of the wall color.
Decorating with dark floors and light walls. Lucky enough there are not too many wrong answers when it comes to dark wood because it is pretty neutral depending on the red or brown tones that can be mixed in. However dark floors can make a room appear darker than it really is especially if the room does not receive much natural light. One thing youll notice in just about every bedroom with dark walls is a white ceiling.
The walls and floor are a lighter shade of gray which makes the narrow space appear wider. If you have light wooden floors opt for darker walls. Vamp up your door and window trim floor molding and crown molding by making them thicker.
If you prefer a bit of color go with a whisper-light blue or lavender. The light hardwood floor contrasts with the dark colors in the furniture and the wooden ceiling. In this bedroom the drapery fabric picks up on the walls royal blue hue but introduces a creamy tone that repeats on the upholstered headboard and in the duvet cover.
Dark wood flooring has been and still is very popular in homes. The secret is balancing the strong wall color against the rest of the rooms decor. White is always a good wall color choice for light hardwood floors but its important to get the shade right.
Pumpkin-orange and fuchsia cushions on the sofa complimented by an abstract painting on the wall. You can create the same effect with light-colored flooring too. Furniture should be light and minimalistic.
The fun part is experimenting with vibrant colour accessories. Light colored rich tapestries rugs and macrame all add contrast beautifully against dark walls and light floors. Dark wooden floors with some texture or laminate that imitates real wood looks are amazing for any interior they add warmth and style and you may use them in shabby chic vintage modern industrial and other rooms.