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How to Design Your Room Around Hardwood Floors

Author: Elizabeth Skill
by Elizabeth Skill
Posted: Jun 09, 2016

Perhaps you bought a home that contains beautiful hardwood floors or you just installed a new floor in your current home and want to update the rest of the décor. Decorating a room around your floors isn’t complicated, but you do want to follow a few rules to create a cohesive design that you will enjoy for years to come.

Dark Floors

Dark hardwood floors are an attractive option, but they can make a room feel small and dreary. How you decorate the space will depend on the size of the room and how much natural light comes in. Avoid heavy draperies and choose light airy curtains to create a more expansive feel.

Choose light furniture that contrasts with the dark floors. If you have a family, white or tan may not be the ideal choice, but you can go with khaki or grey. Add a lot of soft lighting throughout the space to make the room feel brighter.

Light Floors

If your floors feature a light pine or bamboo wood, you have a lot of options for decorating. You can continue that theme with everything else in the room, or you can add some contrast with dark furniture and accents. Just be careful you don’t darken the room too much or you’ll take away the brightness the floor adds to the space.

Don’t be afraid to bring in bold colors, especially dark blues, reds and deep greys. The contrast creates an unforgettable focal point to make your room stand out.

Contemporary Design

Many people have the idea that hardwood floors mean a country or rustic design, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Even if your floors have a country feel, you can modernize your space with contemporary furniture and accent pieces. A dark or very light hardwood design lends itself to an industrial feel. Consider using chrome and stainless steel as part of your theme for a modern look.

Purchase modern fixtures in brushed nickel, bronze or other materials. To avoid the country look, keep the lines of your furniture clean and simple. Avoid colors that tend to enhance the country look, instead sticking with neutrals and adding pops of color with primary shades like red or yellow.

Blending In

If you aren’t a fan of your hardwood floors but can’t afford to replace them, decorate around them so that they blend in to your design. Avoid stark contrasts that make the floor a focal point. Don’t be afraid to cover it up with a large area rug.

An even better idea is to check out the latest options in hardwood flooring. With engineered wood and other options, you might discover that replacing the floor is more affordable than you thought.

Learn how to work with your hardwood floors as you decorate to create a space you enjoy and one that exudes warmth and fits your personality. Whether your floors are modern or a historical part of the home, you can design a room around this feature.

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