WARM, ORGANIC, TIMELESS
Natural oak
Natural oak is the floor that forgives: honey-toned, quietly grained and at ease with almost every wall color and furniture style.
FLOORS / VOL. 01
The foundation of every room.
The floor is the largest surface you will live with, so start here. Compare three hardwoods by mood, light and upkeep.
03 floors
one starting point
AIRY, CALM, LIGHT-FILLED
Light ash
Light ash opens a room: a pale, softly streaked floor that bounces daylight around and makes compact spaces feel wider.
GROUNDED, RICH, EVENING-READY
Dark walnut
Dark walnut gives a room gravity: a deep, chocolate-toned floor that makes walls look lighter and evenings feel richer.
How to choose a floor
Think about the light first: small or north-facing rooms usually benefit from a lighter floor, while large bright rooms can carry a dark one. Then think about upkeep. Mid-tones hide wear, very light and very dark floors show more. Finally, choose the wall color and furniture that complement the floor, because color works best together (see color is never alone).
Still undecided? Read oak, ash or walnut for a side-by-side comparison.