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Your floors and walls take up most of the space in your home, so it makes perfect sense that you want them to match or complement each other. We know you want wood floors and walls to look cohesive, and it's really easy to find the right color combinations that make your room more inviting. We've got everything you need to know about what paint colors work best for different wood floors, so keep reading to find what will look the best in your space!
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- For light floors, choose light, neutral, or muted wall colors to open the space up. Try a dark wall color for a contrasting look.
- For medium-toned floors, try painting your walls white, neutral colors, or cool pastel shades to brighten up your space.
- For dark wood floors, stick with light colors to prevent the space from feeling small or crowded.
- For cherry floors with red undertones, try neutral colors or complementing colors, like pale green or coral.
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