Dark dining table and chairs on a light timber floor?

Neeno Nguyen

hace 8 años

Hi, Houzzzzz,

Five weeks till I move into my new place, and my head is buzzing with decorating dilemmas!

Would like your thoughts...

My living space (open plan dining and lounge) has light coloured timber floors (pictured).

the kitchen (off to the side) has white island and cupboards.

I want to buy a new sofa, in a neutral colour or this cute blue sofa.... but that all depends on so many factors - do I have to buy new pieces to go with cute blue sofa... might just stick with neutral.

Moving is so expensive, trying to save money where I can by keeping my existing furniture (coffee table, tv unit, bedsides, dining) which are all dark!! Grr.

I've looked at heaps of photos and every one seems to have light coloured furniture with light colours floors.

Would my current dark coloured furniture suit this space? I have uploaded a photo of a dining set that is similar to mine.

Respuesta destacada

Barbara Dunstan

hace 8 años

@neeno nguyen,
I think you should just move in with all the furniture you have and decide what does and doesn't work for you as you begin to settle in.
You might be so surprised what ends up looking quite ok and what definitely must go.
Lighting will have an effect in this new home and your dark furniture might not look so wrong for the area at all.

Good luck,

Barbara

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haephestus
hace 8 años
I'll have the same dilemma when I eventually move.

The first thing that I will be doing is buying some large, neutral coloured rugs, probably jute or sisal (or similar), to help juxtapose the light timber floors with the dark timber furniture. I think having a "break" between the two timber styles/colours is a good idea. I'll personally be aiming for some kind of combined Japanese and Scandinavian interior design.

Here are a few photos which I'm intended on referencing to create an aethestically pleasing space with my existing furniture (until I can afford to replace it over time):

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-living-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023403[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-living-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023403)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-living-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023627[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-living-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023627)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-family-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023359[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-family-room-perth-phvw-vp~12023359)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-entry-perth-phvw-vp~12023440[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/home-design-the-azumi-asian-entry-perth-phvw-vp~12023440)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/wheelers-hill-project-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~15173340[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/wheelers-hill-project-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~15173340)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/wheelers-hill-project-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~15173334[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/wheelers-hill-project-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~15173334)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/vaucluse-residence-i-contemporary-living-room-sydney-phvw-vp~10839233[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/vaucluse-residence-i-contemporary-living-room-sydney-phvw-vp~10839233)

[https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/the-boulevard-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~3024359[(https://www.houzz.com.au/photos/the-boulevard-contemporary-dining-room-melbourne-phvw-vp~3024359)

Good luck. I'd like to see what you eventually do.
Neeno Nguyen agradeció a haephestus
Neeno Nguyen
Autor original
hace 8 años
Thank you for sharing, Haephestus, I'm so glad I am not alone!!

It's like a domino effect... replace one item, have to replace ALL the items hahaha. I can't even upgrade my TV to a larger one yet, cos I will need to replace tv unit with larger one... but what colour TV unit? IDK, yet! HAHAHA.

The idea of a rug sounds like one that is affordable in the meantime :)
kooky_karen
hace 8 años
Última modificación: hace 8 años
I agree with Barbara. Take what you have and see how it looks.

If all of your floors are as in the photo then I think the dark furniture will compliment it. Light coloured furniture would disappear.

I like the blue of the sofa. You could still use your dark furniture beside it.
Neeno Nguyen agradeció a kooky_karen
wuff
hace 8 años
I agree with the others, move in with your existing furniture, live there for a while...recover financially and emotionally from the move. If you want lighter furniture can you paint existing until you can replace, or maybe you will not want to. Check out chalk paint. Covers everything
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CA Design
hace 8 años
There is nothing wrong with using dark furniture on a light wooden floor and more often than not it creates a wonderful contrast. The only time I would really recommend using light furniture on a light wood floor is if your room is small, It will give the feeling of more space when you keep to the same tones in colour however then you need to bring in some colour with accessories, rugs and more to create more interest.
The blue sofa is beautiful and could look great in that space!
Neeno Nguyen agradeció a CA Design

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Dark dining table and chairs on a light timber floor?

Barbara Dunstan

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