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Which Color Goes Well with Wood?

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22/07/2024 · 3 min read · By the Designix team
Which Color Goes Well with Wood?

Are you wondering which color to pair with wood? Good news: many shades go well with wooden furniture! To make your choice, it is important to consider your interior decoration and the atmosphere you wish to create. Here is our advice on how to choose the tones that enhance wood.

Pastel shades

Pastel colors are very trendy. They create a soft and soothing atmosphere. These gentle tones, paired with light wood, are perfect for Scandinavian decoration. Pastel is often combined with white to accentuate this Nordic spirit. These powdery tones, with light wood species, are also an excellent choice for a child's bedroom. Accessories like cushions or pastel soft toys will fit well with a small wooden chair.

Pastel shades

 

White

Do you dream of a calm and relaxing atmosphere? Then, pair white with wood. In a dining room, wooden furniture with white walls will be enhanced by a clean style. It is a timeless color that suits everyone. Furthermore, it brings a lot of natural light into the room. If you wish to create a "hygge" atmosphere where it is pleasant to live in the living room, add candles and nice cushions. Wicker baskets and ethnic objects will also be perfect for an assertive boho chic style. In a bedroom, white is soothing, and with light wood, it creates a bubble of serenity. A fluffy white rug on a wooden floor offers a true cocoon of softness.

White

 

Mineral shades

Mineral shades, where gray predominates, offer several atmospheres. For an industrial decoration, we prefer dark or rustic wood, enhanced by anthracite gray, often present on metal elements. For a softer decor with a Scandinavian style, opt for shades of light gray, perfect with light wood furniture.

Mineral shades

 

Energetic shades

We love bright colors that energize the decoration! They go very well with wood. Orange or red, for example, go ideally with different wood species. In a kitchen or a living room, red reinforces the authenticity and the rustic side of wooden furniture. The industrial style wonderfully combines a red brick wall with wooden and metal furniture. Orange, resolutely pop, brings dynamism and a retro side that goes well with antique wooden furniture. You can also opt for a more traditional decor with orange accessories or designer furniture. Yellow brings brightness and makes your room sunny. Pale yellow goes wonderfully with light wood, creating a soft and luminous atmosphere.

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Energetic shades

 

Black

Black pairs well with wood to create a sober and elegant decor. It is the star of industrial or designer styles. Both light and dark wood species are highlighted by a sublime contrast. You can paint a wall black or choose furniture combining wood and this color. To avoid a too dark atmosphere, integrate light elements into your decor and ensure good brightness.

Black

 

Natural colors to pair with wood

Natural colors like green, brown, taupe, or terracotta harmonize easily with wood. They coexist in nature and inspire interior decoration.

Green and its shades look beautiful with wood. It can dress walls and objects to create an interior with a nature-inspired decor. Wooden furniture will be enhanced by a soft green or a forest green. If you like plants, you will get a nice effect by integrating them into this zen or rustic atmosphere.

Natural colors to pair with wood

 

A deep and versatile shade, taupe enhances all materials. It can be applied to walls or furniture and adapts to various atmospheres and decorations. With exotic wood, it brings a bohemian touch, but also matches industrial or hygge styles.

Brown and terracotta tones warm up light wooden furniture and pair beautifully with dark wood furniture. Terracotta brings out the details of antique furniture and varnished or lacquered woods. This warm color fits into various atmospheres: traditional, contemporary, or industrial.

Brown, from the lightest to the warmest, is suitable for different traditional or modern styles. A contemporary living room gains elegance with furniture mixing dark wood and brown leathers. Touches of brown match a Scandinavian style dominated by light wooden furniture and satisfy bohemian desires.

All that's left is for you to choose which color to pair with wood to embellish your interior! It's your turn!

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