You can also use the colors in the furniture finish as a cue for wall colors.
Wall color for living room with wood furniture.
The soft pastel yellow color of the wooden panel wall with a straight and symmetrical nature sets up the light and natural touch in this lively and beautiful living room.
With the dark wood it is important to not select anything too dark or the room can seem small and uninviting.
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I generally select neutral colors when i am painting a room with natural wood details whether cabinets or stain grade trim.
Another option is to paint the walls and trim white in a living room or bedroom.
Golden yellow woods look handsome against warm red as well as earthy greens teal or eggplant.
Greens grays whites and beiges are no brainers.
If the dominant color in the wood appears to be red for example then a green background will enhance and intensify the wood s hue.
Painting walls with a light neutral paint color like white lightens and brightens a room while letting the wood floor take center stage.
Warmer colors like orange brown rust and red work too but the deeper tones of these colors work best.
Add more color with your choice in furniture and bedding so the environment doesn t appear stark but rather crisp and clean.
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