When you’re working on a home renovation or interior design project that includes hardwood flooring, it can be tough to choose the right decorative accents. Your hardwood floors should be the star of the room, so you want to accentuate them with high-contrast, complementary colors and textures. To help you in this endeavor, the flooring experts at Carolina Wood Floors in Winston-Salem suggest familiarizing yourself with interior design best practices.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you're designing a room that features hardwood floors:

• Use Complementary Colors: Once you’ve chosen your hardwood floors, plan your paint, furniture, and accents according to your floor color. If you decide to go with a dark wood, find lighter paints and furniture that complement the flooring; conversely, if you choose a lighter wood, like a natural maple, you may want to use darker paints to create more contrast.
• Don’t Match Woods Exactly: You don't want your wooden floors to match your cabinets and furniture exactly, because you still want to create contrast between your flooring and the rest of the room's design features. Try using both polished and rustic features to create unexpected drama. If you have a lot of traditional wooden tones in your home already, you may want to consider a charcoal finish—this will make your room look more modern.
• Use Area Rugs: Strategically placed area rugs can draw even more attention to your wooden floors. To complement solid flooring, choose soft, high-pile area rugs with interesting texture, like a faux fur shag. Keep in mind those contrasting colors and aim for lighter tapestry to complement dark woods and brighten up your home.

If you want to learn more about interior design and new flooring installation, be sure to contact Carolina Wood Floors in Winston-Salem at (336) 765-0680. You can also visit them online for more information about their hardwood floors and services.