Author: DREIECK DESIGN Editorial Office
Last updated: 20.09.2023
You like a dark floor in the living room? Matching furnishings to a dark foundation is a sensitive undertaking. But with an eye for detail and a few ideas, the furnishing will succeed in any case and make the living rooms a work of art of the feel-good class. But which furniture color really suits dark floors? How to choose the right furniture, you will learn here.
Furnishings start with the floor. Once the foundation is in place, it's up to the expertise and sensibilities of the occupants to make the space blossom to its fullest. The following suggestions can tip the scales to the perfectly accentuated interior plus dark floor:
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In the living room was laid a dark parquet and light furniture is your choice? Take a closer look at the material, because a dark gray or brown floor has undertones, contrasts, lines and patterns that give it character. Even a black floor has such elements, which are essential for choosing the right interior along with wall color, curtains and furniture.
Look at your floor at different times of day and light levels:
Depending on the play of these colors, which subtly quite a bit, should choose the appropriate furniture and decoration. Then a dark floor with noble furnishings will succeed.
Although the floor is the base, the complete foundation is also the ceiling and walls. The interaction of these surfaces is crucial in choosing the right centerpiece and the rest of the furniture. For example, light contrasts recede into the background and emphasize the dark part of a room. According to color theory, the following principles apply:
You see, you can make your space appear more spacious or more limited, deeper or longer, warmer or colder by working with contrasts between the floor, walls and ceiling. So a dark floor only partly determines the interior - the rest is up to your discretion.
To expand or limit the spaces, the brightness of the colors plays a big role. However, for the effects you do not necessarily have to rely on very dark or very light colors such as black or white, but can also play with nuances.
If the choice falls on a light gray, for example, this looks extremely elegant and represents a successful compromise. In addition, light and cool wall colors highlight darker shades of wood and enhance their effect. Thus, your dark floor will perfectly complement your interior.
The other way around, there is an effect as well: The wall colors get very special luminosity from the dark floor. Thus, light blue or pastel contrasts are also quite an excellent choice. For those who don't like it quite so cool, sand colors are also the perfect choice. For the noble and cozy-warm touch, old pink or soft brown tones are recommended, which are of course coordinated with the color of the floor or the wooden furniture.
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The living room has a dark floor and light-colored furniture is your soft spot? Light-colored furniture is definitely eye-catching, however, you should fully survey your range of options to make the truly best choice for your individual living space. So, your choice is a brown or black floor: What furniture goes with it?
Dark floor, light furniture - it's obvious. Or are there alternatives? Quite, because just as there are diverse personalities, you can also create the character of an interior versatile. At the same time, a dark floor does not necessarily require light-colored furniture. It is enough to use shiny and light effects in addition to equally dark furniture. And for this purpose, glass furniture or metal decor are excellent options, because they fit into simply any style of living and any interior.
For example, if you want a bedroom or , where a dark floor with dark furniture sets the main accents, large houseplants in metal pots are an absolute eye-catcher. Silver-colored furniture or designer beds made of brass skillfully contribute to the vintage touch. If, on the other hand, you prefer industrial style, then copper, steel or chrome elements are the perfect choice.
You can conjure up more subtle chic with hidden metallic details such as ornaments, vases made of metal or pieces of furniture with metal components (e.g. the feet or bases). No matter which one you prefer, you can conjure up a unique ambience with an avant-garde finish using dark floors and light play elements.
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For the minimalist style, choose light-colored furniture to go with the dark floor - especially if you have large windows that favor the incidence of light and show off the nuances of your floor. If you go for the Scandinavian flair or country style, natural materials are indispensable.
Here offer themselves:
But glass furniture is also a thoughtful addition here, as its timeless elegance will bring modern lightness to your space and brighten it up.
Light-colored furniture visually contrasts quite clearly with the floor. If a noble or even antique furniture is to be accentuated and serve as an eye-catcher, this contrast is absolutely suitable. Of course, colors are allowed, as long as they are muted. Cool shades of gray or blue as well as subtle red or brown complement each other wonderfully with a dark brown floor as furnishings and transform any room into an extravagantly stylish and harmonious living area.
Dark parquet, furnishings and wall color in tasteful combination
As with any interior, whatever you like is allowed. However, there are some criteria to consider so that a dark floor, furnishings and furniture pieces are well accentuated and unite to form a tasteful feel-good ensemble. The guide presented some styles and possible combinations that harmonize with each other. Basically, however, it is only important to decide on a style and stick to it. Then your interior will be stunning and reap many compliments.
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Both dark and light furniture can create an aesthetic impact. It depends on the ambiance you want to bring to your living space. If you want to highlight the furniture, light pieces work well with dark flooring. If you aim to create a cozy, cave-like atmosphere, choose dark furniture and add glossy effects with plenty of greenery. Metal and glass furniture fit with any décor and any flooring.
If you want to bring some light into your space, choose a light floor. A more expansive look for your room can be achieved with dark flooring, light furniture, and light walls. Dark or even black flooring with dark furniture creates a cozy and comfortable ambiance—especially with glossy effects from glass furniture or metal elements.
With black flooring, you can choose whatever you like. The key is to maintain a consistent style. Play with the room’s appearance by accentuating the flooring with light furniture. Dark furniture made of heavy wood or glass furniture in Optiwhite or float glass, which creates pleasant light effects in dark rooms, also works well. Metal furniture is versatile and adds a touch of vintage or industrial style to your décor.
If you want the sofa to stand out, it should be light or colorful. Pastel shades, vibrant colors, or cream white are great options. If you prefer a heavy and cozy atmosphere, go for a modern setup with a dark sofa, plenty of green plants, and metallic elements that create bright accents with glossy effects.