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Sophia Pouget de St Victor

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 colors designers warn to never pair with wood | History Defined

Mid-century kitchen with Terrazzo splash back and range cooker.

The natural grain and earth-colored minerals that define the unique character of a particular wood will have a profound effect on the aesthetic disposition of a space. It cannot be underplayed just how much the relationship between the wood and paint colors chosen for a space impacts the overall atmosphere of a room, and as such, there are certain colors that you should always avoid pairing with wood.

For example, depending on the type of wood used underfoot, certain paint colors pair well with wooden flooring, while others may, at best, look unflattering and, at worst, intensely jarring when paired with that same wood. When you are weighing and plotting different room color ideas as part of your interior design plans or renovation, paying close attention to the grain and coloring of the wood you have chosen, or already have in place, will be paramount for avoiding aesthetic discordance.

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