Color Schemes That Work With Pine

Warm and Rich

• With its golden undertones, pine usually has a warm appearance, so pairing it with other warm-toned colors is an ideal way to create a cozy, inviting look for your home. However, because it is light in color, deep, rich warm shades create the most attractive contrast with the wood and add dimension to the space. An elegant wine shade works well for walls in a room with pine flooring, cabinets or trim. You can also opt for rust colored walls or use a golden shade to help brighten the room. For a truly dramatic look, a sumptuous eggplant shade can make pine molding or architectural details pop.

Earth Tones

• If you prefer a subtle look for your room, try pairing your pine furniture, cabinets, flooring or trim with earth tone shades. Colors like tan and gray don’t compete with the warm, natural look of pine, and instead help create an elegant understated look for the room. You can incorporate brighter accent colors like red, blue or green to help liven up the space because earth tones work with most other shades. However, if you want a dramatic look, use a dark brown color for the walls to contrast with the pale, golden tones in the pine. You can use tan or taupe accents to help brighten the space.

Light and Neutral

• For a clean, simple look, pair your pine items with light neutral shades to create a bright, airy feel for your home. White is one of the most common wall colors because it works with any color palette. You can pair it with pine furniture, cabinets, trim or flooring, and add warm shades like burgundy, rust or yellow to help the space feel less sterile. You can also choose a cream or ivory shade for the walls, which offers a softer look because it has a slight yellow undertone.

Cool and Contrasting

• You can create a striking look for your home by pairing pine with cool toned colors. The warm, golden undertones in pine contrast with cool shades to add dimension and visual interest to the room. Try a soothing blue color like cornflower or cerulean to create a peaceful look for a bedroom or bathroom. In a living room, family room or dining room, a soft green like sage can provide a casually sophisticated look. You can even try a dusty purple shade for a more unique look with your pine items.