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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Sarah Warwick

Should living room flooring be lighter or darker than the walls? Experts weigh in

3 living room flooring color images.

The floor and the walls are two major elements of any living room color scheme and make a big impact on the finished interior. And a question that often arises when selecting the shades for these two important features is whether living room flooring should be lighter or darker than the walls.

It’s a dilemma whether your living room ideas feature a dramatic palette or one that’s more neutral and while wall color is relatively straightforward to update from time to time, living room flooring is a choice you may live with for many years to come.

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