Living Room Wall Colors For Dark Wood Floors

Formal look in a living room or dining room.

Living room wall colors for dark wood floors.

Wall colors that look attractive with oak hardwood. This gorgeous modern living room features dark hardwood flooring that simultaneously contrasts and picks up some of the more orange tones of the wood of the entertainment. Since the walls take up the color it is also good to add neutrals to the rest of the finishes. A patterned rug in a dark pattern will make your room look richer and more interesting without calling too much attention to itself.

Similarly to the green color on the wall the color blue can also make pairing the furniture and finishes fun picking contrasting or complimentary colors to the fabrics and finishes in the space can add the last needed thing to a room. The combination of patterned textiles rich color and dark floors creates a cozy and welcoming feel. Colors to consider with dark hardwood floors. This color of flooring also looks good with pastel colored walls with a hint of color such as a gentle mauve or a baby blue.

Echo the color in a patterned kilim or other flat weave rug. The dark wood floors of this modestly sized but comfortable living room are covered by a natural fiber area rug that lends a nautical feel to the blue and white color pallet. If you prefer a bit of color go with a whisper light blue or lavender. Give all of those dark hues a lift by painting the walls and ceilings crisp clean white.

Rich wall color and kilim rug if you crave color choose a hue you love in a rich pigmented shade and paint the walls or the back of a bookcase with it. Dark rug light walls.