Installing a hardwood floor is one way to increase the value of your home and create a rich, inviting look for any room. Cherrywood comes in a variety of shades, from a light brown with a hint of red to a deep, black cherry-like appearance. When using dark flooring materials, it's important to balance out the walls and furniture with lighter colors to brighten up the overall look in the room. The use of light paint or accessories will help the floor stand out and be a focal point in your space. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Brighten up the look of the room with light shades of paint on the walls. Use a light shade of any of your favorite colors, or choose white or cream to enhance the richness of the hardwood. Muted paint tones such as yellow, green or blue offer a calming ambiance to the room.
2. Choose upholstered or wood furniture to complement the room and hardwood floor. Create a tranquil room by using white upholstered sofas or chairs and white wood tables. Match the cherrywood floor to like-colored furniture to prevent a color clash, or choose a lighter wood tone to contrast with darker floors.
3. Install neutral or white window treatments. Dress up a bare floor with light-colored rugs in areas of high foot traffic, under a dining or coffee table or on each side of your bed. Add personality to the space by choosing throw pillows or wall art to complement the wall paint, or keep the colors in the space muted by choosing white decor or light-colored wall art.
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