Welcome to our gallery featuring dazzling living rooms with natural light hardwood floors.
Lumber has been used for a long time in the creation of homes. However, it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that hardwood flooring actually came around. Hardwood flooring only belonged to nobility during that time, and if you were not high in power, your floor was made of dirt.
However, by the time the colonies began to form in North America, there was an abundance of timber. Hardwood flooring became popular for creating homes with more warmth and resistance than earlier designs.
Though the floors were made of wood then, there were not sanded or finished. It wasn’t until the 1850s that hardwood flooring would actually start to be mass-produced.
It was a very popular choice and continued to thrive until the era of linoleum flooring, which brought heavy competition. Linoleum was easier to install and was a lot less maintenance than hardwood flooring.
But that doesn’t affect our opinions about it!
Hardwood flooring is a gorgeous addition to any home. As you can see in our featured image above, hardwood floors bring comfort and beauty into any room. Not only are they beautiful, but they are easy to clean and take care of and are the most environmentally friendly option for flooring.
Any and every space can be spruced up with hardwood flooring, as it comes in many different shades and styles. Our gallery features many beautiful homes that have chosen light-colored hardwood flooring for their living rooms.
Each room has its own personality that is aided by the charm of the hardwood flooring that lines it. We hope you love this elegant gallery as much as we did!
1. Open-Concept Space Features Gray Sectional Sofa
An open-concept living room with a modern gray sectional sofa and chevron area rug in gray and cream. A bold blue armchair makes a bold statement in addition to the neutral palette and light wood floor.
2. Purple and Taupe Accents Add Flair
Deep purples and taupe accents give this living room a fresh and contemporary atmosphere. The light hardwood floor contrasts with the dark colors in the furniture and the wooden ceiling.
3. Blonde Flooring Balances Out Sheer Dark Curtains
The blonde-colored hardwood flooring in this traditional living room balances out the sheer dark curtains lining the windows. Two sofas facing one another with a fireplace in the center create a quaint communal area.
4. Accent Wall and Flooring Work in Tandem
The hardwood flooring in this naturally lit living room is unified with the beige color of the wall surrounding the mantel. Large windows bring plenty of light into this charming home.
5. Traditional Living Space Features Light Hardwood Flooring
This living room is full of classy, unique furniture. The fair-colored hardwood floor gives this living room a dazzling brush of fine architecture.
6. Abstract Area Rug Spread Over Hardwood Flooring
This sunny living room is very natural and wild. The light wood flooring matches the wooden frame that encases this luminous sunroom.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Bates Masi Architects.
7. Light Hardwood Floor Contrasts with Dark Furnishings
This modern home has a very open floor plan. The pale hardwood flooring pops against the dark furniture and the black grand piano.
8. Natural Interior Design Enhanced with Light Wood Floor
This exquisite space has a very soft and inviting atmosphere. The light flooring keeps the main color-scheme of the room polished and tasteful.
- See more of this home here. Designed by SAOTA.
9. Light Floor Gleams in Room with a View of the Ocean
This bold living room has eye-catching glazing that reveals a tremendous view. The hardwood flooring gleams in the light that filters in through windows.
- See more of this home here. Designed by SAOTA.
10. Bright Space with Traditional Feel
This space has a very traditional feel to it. The trim of the windows and sliding door matches the hardwood flooring and furniture.
11. Soft Lighting Accents Natural Wood Throughout Space
This open floor plan features a lot of hidden lights. The fair-colored hardwood floors allow the soft glow of the lights to accent the natural wood throughout the home.
- See more of this home here. Designed by JM Architecture.
12. Light Hardwood Floor Grounds Color Scheme
This luxurious living room holds a lot of different shapes and designs. The hardwood flooring keeps the consistency of the lighter color within the walls and chairs.
13. Light Colors Make Room Fresh and Inviting
This summer home is breezy and full of sunlight. The light color of the floor and walls makes the room feel bright and inviting.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Coates Design.
14. Open-Concept Space Features Gray Sectional Sofa
There are a lot of unique features in this living room. From different styles of window panes to gray hardwood floors, this home is dynamic and elegant.
15. Red Accents Pop Against Neutral Color Palette
This space is very modern and hosts a lot of bold red accents. The light hardwood flooring makes the fierce reds pop.
- See more of this home here. Designed by Forma Design.
16. Contemporary Space Decked Out in Shades of White
This home has a pale color scheme from the wood flooring to the ceiling. The glow of the amber lights continues the contemporary hues throughout the home.
- See more of this home here. Designed by JM Architecture.
17. Blonde Hardwood Flooring Complements Accent Colors
There are a lot of different colors in this living room. From white to a bluish-grey, the blonde hardwood flooring does not take away from the accents of the room, but it complements them.
18. Hidden Lighting Illuminates Living Space
This minimalist living room does not need a lot of things for it to be elegant and unique. The hardwood flooring has a bright glimmer beside the luminous hidden lights under the walls.
- See more of this home here. Designed by JM Architecture.
19. Floors and Textured Walls Unify Space
This country home has large windows and charming traditional furniture. The hardwood floors and the textured walls unify this space with their light colors and subtle movement.
20. Light Wood Floors Match Ceiling and Trim
This living room has a large row of windows lining the front wall. The hardwood floors match the natural wood on the ceiling and window panes to create a wholesome country style.
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