How to Determine the Color for Wood Flooring in a Log Home

Many people are attracted to log cabins because the look like part of nature instead of a dwelling that disrupts the environment. This natural theme should continue inside the cabin with the floors. Floors are an extension of walls and can enhance the natural feel of the cabin. However, the color of wood floors can complement the decor and fit the taste of the homeowner and purpose of the room.

Instructions

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  Match the floor to the cabin wood to give the room a seamless look. Many log cabins are mode from cedar, pine, tamarack, hemlock or balsam wood. Selecting a wood floor made of the same material and near the same shade will make the floor and walls blend together.
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  Select a light hardwood floor to give the room a casual open feel. Woods such as beech, bamboo, yellow birch or maple create a feeling of openness and brighten rooms with little natural sunlight.
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  Install dark wood floors in the log cabin to give the room a warm and sophisticated feel. The dark stain in these wood floors enhances the natural grain of the wood. This adds to the overall woodsy feel of the cabin. Walnut, mahogany and African jatoba look very rich and hide dirt in high-traffic areas. Because darker wood floors absorb light, install them in rooms with an abundance of natural light.

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