Choosing a Floor Color for Dark Cabinets

If you’re redesigning your kitchen, you likely have some very big decisions to make in regard to your flooring and cabinetry. If you want to go with dark cabinets, choosing the right shade of hardwood can create a stunning look.
Keep reading to learn which wood floor options work best with dark cabinets.

What Color Wood Floor for Dark Cabinets
If you love the look of dark cabinets, choose a hardwood that’s at least 1-2 shades lighter than your cabinets. In general, white and grey woods go well with black, dark blue, and green cabinets, while natural woods, like oak and maple, will match dark brown, burgundy, and burnt sienna cabinets.
Here’s a closer look at the 4 best wood floor options for dark cabinetry.

Gray

Gray wood is the perfect flooring choice if you have black or dark blue cabinets. In most cases, the cool tones in the gray wood will accurately match the cool tones in the cabinetry.

Natural Toned

Medium or natural-toned hardwood can be a beautiful choice when paired with dark cabinetry. Just be sure to choose a hardwood that’s at least 2 shades lighter or darker than your cabinets. Red oak, Hickory, Maple, and Ash are all great options that can be matched to dark cabinetry.

White

Whitewood is an excellent choice for dark-colored cabinets. This combination creates a stark contrast that lends toward modern, boho, and mid-century modern design aesthetics. The two most popular whitewood choices are White Oak and White Pine. Although whitewashed wood is another popular option.

Bamboo

If you’re looking for hardwood floors for a low-traffic room, bamboo will be a great choice. Because bamboo often comes in naturally-golden shades, it works well with dark, warm-hued kitchen cabinets.

Can You Mix Dark Flooring and Dark Cabinets?
Yes, it’s possible to mix dark wood flooring and dark cabinetry, especially if you’re looking to create a dramatic look. If you go this route, it’s recommended that you choose flooring that’s at least two to three shades lighter than your cabinets. This will help create some dimension and prevent clashing. Otherwise, you may end up with an overly dark kitchen.

How to Match Dark Cabinets to Wood Floors

Choosing a wood type that complements dark cabinets is not enough to create a good match. To ensure your cabinets and hardwood don’t clash, it’s important to match the undertones of both pieces.

Warm undertones include yellow, orange, and red. Cool undertones are generally grey or bluish. You can easily determine the undertones of a piece of wood by comparing it to other wood. Natural wood tends to have warm or neutral undertones, while stained hardwoods often have cooler undertones.

Once you know the undertones of your cabinetry, you can begin comparing your hardwood options. The easiest and most accurate way to do this is to bring hardwood samples home and hold them up next to your cabinets.

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If you’re considering a kitchen remodel, turn to the experts at Glendale Design & Supply. Our company provides top-quality windows, appliances, cabinetry, and more. Best of all, we can help you choose a color scheme that will make sense for what you’re envisioning. We’re the best option for custom cabinetry in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

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