Dark Hardwood Flooring
A luxurious and elegant accent to any dining room
Austin Hardwood Flooring Inc. 512-554-1693
Updated Dark hardwood flooring in Austin Texas are now being used more in modern condos and homes. They can make a house look unique if installed in the right setting. There are some draw backs and some benefits to dark wood floors
Some of the benefits is that some dark wood floors might contrast with furniture you may have in the home. Of coarse dark or almost black floors make the floor look lower. This affect makes the ceiling look higher or raised. If you have light colored walls and ceiling, than a dark wood floor might be a right choice for you. A dark hardwood with a white throw rug gives an accent to a room. Any white matted furniture for that matter. Antique white glazed cabinets with dark wood floors give a nice detail and say allot too.
Draw backs in the dark wood floors is that they are hard to clean. When any part of your floor gets direct sunlight you might really see the dust. If you have dogs or cats with white fur, this might be a bit of a problem. Dark wood floors also show foot prints. The bottom line is that if you plan to get the darker floors you might consider being more cautious about dust coming in from outside. A swiffer is a good idea even more so with darker woods.
Some of the benefits is that some dark wood floors might contrast with furniture you may have in the home. Of coarse dark or almost black floors make the floor look lower. This affect makes the ceiling look higher or raised. If you have light colored walls and ceiling, than a dark wood floor might be a right choice for you. A dark hardwood with a white throw rug gives an accent to a room. Any white matted furniture for that matter. Antique white glazed cabinets with dark wood floors give a nice detail and say allot too.
Draw backs in the dark wood floors is that they are hard to clean. When any part of your floor gets direct sunlight you might really see the dust. If you have dogs or cats with white fur, this might be a bit of a problem. Dark wood floors also show foot prints. The bottom line is that if you plan to get the darker floors you might consider being more cautious about dust coming in from outside. A swiffer is a good idea even more so with darker woods.
