The lighter color creates a stark contrast with the dark wood balancing out the feel of the room and bringing attention to each element.
Area rug ideas for dark floors.
Designer amy bubier suggests getting the rug first.
Often rugs are the more limiting piece when it comes to pattern color and what fits into your budget so you may want to start with the rug design and move on to the fabrics and paint from there she says.
Via cb2 there s no harm in going classic in the rug department.
You may also explore other oriental rugs like the persian rugs baja rugs and kilim rugs.
Animal hides make such great rugs to step onto first thing in the morning but if you have a dark wood floor a cow hide might be too dark for the space.
A good choice here would be a richly colored kilim or oriental rug with patterns of gold cream and even pops of the dark blackish hues in the floor along with a saturated red or orange for added richness.
Dark wood floors and area rugs high contrast to bring out the beauty in dark stained hardwood try a white off white or beige area rug.
Opt for a lighter hide like this reindeer rug.
The dark wood floors of this modestly sized but comfortable living room are covered by a natural fiber area rug that lends a nautical feel to the blue and white color pallet.