Wall colors guide with Red Oak floors
It's natural to want to take into consideration the color of the flooring
when selecting a room's wall color. After all, the floor extends through large
areas of your home and can help set the stage for the rest of the room's color
palette. If you have natural red oak flooring, there are a number of different
color choices that will look good, both right after it's installed and after
it's had a change to mellow and age. The general rule of thumb for selecting a
wall color to work with an existing floor is to find a complementary color to
the floor.
Complementary colors
are opposite one another on the color wheel. So if the floor has pink or red
undertones, consider a wall color with a green tone to balance the floor. If
your oak is more orange in color, consider a cooler, blue-toned wall color
instead. If your oak is yellow in tone, consider a purple or aubergine shade
for your walls. Using a complementary color is not
the final say in wall color selection; other colors in the room will have
influence. Sometimes the color of the floor needs to be taken into
consideration only so the floor and walls do not clash or blend together. For
example, a pink-toned oak floor would clash with yellow walls, while a yellow
or tan-toned oak floor would blend right into a yellow wall. Leave some room
for balance and variation between the floor and the wall, regardless of what
shade or color you select.
We have a great selection of Oak
floors from a variety of popular brands. Stop by in our store at 3100 N Elston
Ave., to see the entire selection
Call us at 773-279-9100
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