Decorating Tips For Hardwood Flooring

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Decorating Tips For Hardwood Flooring
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Hardwood floors are a popular flooring option
among many people today. They are known for their
beauty and elegance, but it can be difficult to
decorate the rest of the room around this feature.
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Some tips to help you incorporate hardwood floors
into your design.
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Know Your Style
Choose the Color
Allow Flow
Add Light
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Know Your Style
The type of material you choose for your hardwood
floors depends on the overall look you want to
achieve. For example, traditional rooms often
feature oak and ash floors. The style is classic
and never goes out of style. You have the option
of several stains.
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If contemporary is more your style, maple is
always a hit, or you can go with something a bit
more exotic like tigerwood. Hickory and cherry
lend themselves to the rustic look for a cozier
feel. Walnut is a versatile option, which goes
with just about anything.
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Choose the Color

• The finish you want for your hardwood floors is
  often the hardest aspect to select. You can
  contrast the floor with your furniture to bring
  the focus to both areas. The other option is to
  match the shades as closely as possible. A dark
  stain with high gloss is popular with
  contemporary designs while rich colors are more
  traditional. Think honey or mahogany.

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People who like the rustic or antique look may
want a floor that appears distressed, almost as
if it is historic. Hand-scraped floors give off
this impression, and you will want to avoid the
high-gloss shine fora more matte appearance.
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Allow Flow
Let your hardwood flooring flow throughout your
home by avoiding dividers from one room to the
next.Choose the same floor for all of your
rooms, especially if you have an open floor plan.
By using the same material throughout the space,
you create a cohesive design, which is also
easier to clean.
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Don't be afraid to use rugs in high-traffic areas
or to add a bit of softness to the space. Rugs
help define areas, such as sitting rooms, in an
open floor plan. Choose a rug design that either
blends in or provides a high contrast based on
your personal style preferences. If you select a
bold rug, keep furniture and other decor
understated. You don't want too many pieces vying
for attention.
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Bring light into a room with hardwood floors to
brighten up the room or to add warmth. Soft
lighting will add to the cozy feel while bright
natural light will make the space feel bigger.
While more light is valuable to rooms with dark
wood flooring to prevent the dark, dreary feel,
it can enhance any space.
Add Light
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Today's designs allow you to create almost any
look you want using this timeless feature. When
decorating with hardwood floors, consider all of
the design elements of the room to ensure a look
that fits your style.
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