Wood Floor Styles: Formal
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
What makes this room work so well? Picture the same space with a light floor, and it’s clear that the dark wood creates just the right tone of warmth and contrast to anchor the room.
Dark wood floors such as this example of Brazilian Cherry provide a strong base for a more formal decorated space. A floor like this has an almost historical feel, as if the home is a century old. Architectural details such as the high baseboard and the wall moldings and inset spaces create a sense of traditional style. However at the same time the furnishings and colors have a more contemporary approach. This combination is now called transitional style.
Transitional rooms feature the best of the past with the clean lines and colors of today. The slipper chair to the left and the round table on the right would be equally at home in a modern house or one from the 1920’s. The sink and faucets, however, are completely contemporary.
If you are drawn to this balance of modern and traditional and would like to decorate your home in a transitional style, consider starting with a floor like this one – dark and rich and ready to give you a good foundation to support your dream look.
