With the contrast between the different types of material in the cabinets and countertops any kitchen can be transformed with a deep wooden color in the floors.
Dark wood floors with oak cabinets.
When using dark cabinets its important to pay careful attention to lighting.
If the oak cabinets don t work as well with the wood flooring you ve chosen a stain can fix the issue.
Dark wood kitchen floors with oak cabinets can draw the eye down.
Stains can be applied to cabinets that have been cleaned and lightly sanded to better highlight the hue and tone of the hardwood flooring.
Dark earth tones on the floor allow you to choose a variety of colors for your cabinets in lighter shades.
Choosing a darker wood species such as walnut or cherry wood will add visual snap to your oak cabinets.
In addition nearly all hardwood species can be stained to a darker color as well.
Popular woods for creating a rich dark cabinet are hard maple oak cherry mahogany bamboo birch or walnut.
Light birch and tans white or red oak or lighter neutral colors all offer excellent.