Rug Color Suggestions for a Cherry Dining Room Table
Rug color can help define a room. Wall color becomes the frame but the rug color is the base for enhancing the color and texture of your cherry dining room table and chairs. Complement the shade or tone of the cherry wood and the room becomes more harmonious. Contrast the cherry color and the furniture pops.
Aging Cherry
The beauty of natural cherry is that it has a wide variation in the grain and color of the wood. Natural or clear stain on a cherry table will have a slightly reddish color. Most cherry darkens as it ages so when choosing a rug color, this darkening should be taken into account
Complement Natural Cherry With Natural Stain
Natural cherry with a natural stain and finish are best complemented by rugs with a red tint. A patterned area rug with a natural beige or tan background and either red print would be a perfect complement for the red tone of the cherry. As the cherry table ages and darkens, the beige or tan background will allow the wood grain and color variations to take center stage. Part of the family of red colors include coral, burgundy, purple, and with some caution, orange.
Contrast Natural Natural Stain
Natural cherry tables with natural stain contrast with blues and blue/green. Contrast colors are the opposite of the existing color and are more dynamic and dramatic in the overall décor. A blue or blue/green color as the primary color in an area rug is the most effective contrast color. These blue/green color combinations include sage, kelly green, cobalt blue, light blue and turquoise.
Complement Cherry Stain
Cherry wood stained with cherry stain and finish will have a red/burgundy background color and is complemented by the darker, richer colors of jewel tone reds, blues and greens. These complementary tones create a moody and seductive atmosphere and are often used in high-end restaurants.
Contrast Cherry With Cherry Stain
Dark cherry stain on cherry wood has its opposite contrast color in the very light greens, blues and light natural colors. The light colors will allow the table to become the center of attention and allow for a lot of variation in the wall color and upholstery fabric.
A Vote for Neutrals
Neutral rugs are seldom wrong in any room, and if you are someone who likes to redecorate often or just likes changes, having a neutral rug is perfect. Select a textured rug that has a slight hint of the red tone of the cherry wood. A beige or tan rug that is slightly on the rose side will work with most decor changes.
What to Avoid
Avoid using a rug that has a primarily color of brown, black, gray or pure white. None of those colors will enhance the cherry wood. Brown and pure white will make the cherry appear to be much browner in color. Black or gray carpet will simply dull down the vibrant cherry. This is true for both contemporary and traditional dining rooms.
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