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To keep the look cohesive, here are 11 tips for mixing wood finishes.
- Shop With Your Samples.
- Remember That Complementary Is Better Than Close.
- Identify the Undertones.
- Keep a Common Element.
- Add a Unifying Piece.
- Opt for a Mix of Grain Patterns and Sizes.
- Scatter Close Finishes Throughout the Room.
- Adjust the Contrast.
- Can you mix wood and white furniture?
- How do you make mismatched wood work?
- Do you have to match wood furniture?
- What wood tones go together?
Can you mix wood and white furniture?
White walls look great with just about any color wood furniture. But they look really great when the wood furniture is dark enough to create a stark contrast. Creating contrast is also a great way to mix different wood tones.
How do you make mismatched wood work?
Swap out a piece or two. Try sanding a few different wood pieces down and applying the same stain. Introduce some contrast (I love pairing black –even stained black!). Look to that dominant wood tone, and start over if you have to.
Do you have to match wood furniture?
While wood finishes don't need to match, they should complement each other. Look at the color bias of each wood to see if it is warm or cool, then make sure their undertones match, regardless of finish.
What wood tones go together?
Woods with warm undertones will look yellow or red - think Cherry, Mahogany, and Hickory. These woods will work well together, even if they vary in darkness and grain. Cool toned woods will look a little bit grey, like Ash, Maple, Poplar, or Pine. Neutrally toned woods like Walnut are the most versatile.
