- Different wood types have different grain designs. If you prefer a simple, well-coordinated look, decorate your house with the same type of wood. For example, if you choose oak cabinets, stick to oak when it comes to other wood fixtures in your home. It ties in with the whole rule of not mixing polka dots and stripes. While the grain is not an overtly noticeable feature of the wood, taking care to ensure your wood grain is similar all around your house will bring the whole design together. Mixing wood types can create an interesting effect, though, so don't rule it out.
- It's perfectly acceptable to mix wood colors, but try to keep them similar to each other. Mixing pale wood with deep brown can create a jarring sight. Either your light wood will look bleached and faded or your dark wood will look dirty. Only mix pale woods with medium colored woods that have a bright glow. For example, mix white woods with light, honey-colored woods. Mix dark-colored woods with medium colors that aren't as warm as honey.
- Glossy wood can go well with flat wood that has no shine. The gloss will make the wood glow, drawing attention to the areas you want guests to notice. For example, if you want to draw attention to your wooden cabinets while you overlook the wood floor, apply a gloss lacquer to your cabinets but leave your floor with a flat finish. Glossy wood can mix well with flat paint on your walls, so don't worry about putting it in a room with an eggshell paint job.
- Painting wood opens up a variety of possibilities for your decorating plans. It alters the color of the wood completely, making it solid and an attractive addition to your decorating plans. Paint can also cover up many of the imperfections of the wood. Mix and match any colors you want when it comes to painted wood. Paint can sometimes accentuate the wood grain, so it is important to use the same type of wood when you paint it.
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