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{"id":5319,"date":"2018-09-19T17:00:07","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=5319"},"modified":"2018-09-17T11:26:13","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T11:26:13","slug":"dark-vs-light-wood-flooring-seeing-the-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/19\/dark-vs-light-wood-flooring-seeing-the-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Dark vs. Light Wood Flooring: Seeing the Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_5320\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5320\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2018\/09\/Rae-Upholstered-Queen-Bed-brentwood-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Here is proof that light-colored flooring also works with light-colored furnishings. Featured furniture is the Rae Upholstered Queen Bed from Fine Furniture Design&#8217;s Brentwood Collection.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every homeowner can surely attest that out of the many considerations and decisions that they have to make when designing a space, the wood finish is one huge decision that needs ample attention. Apart from the various wood types, they also have to consider which colors will work best with their chosen design.<\/p>\n<p>Picking light or dark wood will hugely affect the vibes that will be felt in the space. For instance, you wouldn\u2019t want black walls to be paired with equally dark hardwood furnishings and hardwood flooring. Light-colored woods offer a <em>cottage <\/em>feel but there is no one-size-fits-all type of hardwood flooring for homes. There are people who prefer to use light woods and some who embrace the beauty of dark ones.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few questions that you might want to answer before you pick the flooring material. \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, which color do you really prefer?<\/li>\n<li>What style have you chosen for your home? What decorative elements have you already used?<\/li>\n<li>Do you have a lot of high traffic areas? Do you have kids or pets?<\/li>\n<li>What sizes do the rooms come in?<\/li>\n<li>How meticulous are you in terms of seeing dirt?<\/li>\n<li>What flooring type goes best with your current furniture?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s in Style? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What hardwood color is currently in style? Or would you prefer to have the classic look? In the NYC metro area, what\u2019s hot is dark hardwood flooring. Light floors with no stain come in next.<\/p>\n<p>While dark flooring is in, this does not mean right away that this should become your choice, too. There are advantages and disadvantages that come with each flooring type.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is It Easy to Clean? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Light flooring shows less dirt than darker hardwood floors. If you like dark woods, then just go for the ones that have a lighter tone. Instead of ebony, you can just go for Jacobean. Pick a satin finish if you find style as your motivation in setting up a flooring.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can also choose to just leave the shoes by the door. Doing so will even help preserve the hardwood floors.<\/p>\n<p>As for dents and scratches, know that all hardwoods can show these. Darker types, though, tend to show the scratches more.<\/p>\n<p>Screen then recoat every three to four years. This is an extra poly which will help them last longer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5321\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5321\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2018\/09\/Queen-Sleigh-Bed-Regal-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">And here&#8217;s where dark-colored flooring becomes the canvas for the equally dark furniture but light-colored walls.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Furniture Choice <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hardwood flooring materials that come with a light finish include ash, oak, maple and hickory. These can go well with almost anything. If you have this type of flooring in your kitchen, then you\u2019ll have to be extra careful with stains and damages. Also, make sure that you use dark-colored cabinets to go with them.<\/p>\n<p>When you chose to install dark hardwood flooring, then you can go both ways. You could either match the darkness of the floor or have the furnishings come a few shades lighter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which Creates the Illusion of Space? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to create the illusion of space, then go for the lighter tones. This is especially when you\u2019re designing a small home. Dark flooring can cramp your space but it is ideal for bigger homes and those that have open space plans.<\/p>\n<p>Preferring the dark floors also means you have to be wary with the overhead lighting as well as the wall colors to use. These have to be lighter \u2013 not darker \u2013 than the color of the flooring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose an Ambiance <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want a more cheerful and sunnier atmosphere, then you should go for the lighter hardwood floor. Dark floors, on the other hand, exude elegance. 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