I think that's the rule too, it'll be too much wood.

Having timber floors doesn't negate having timber furniture, you just need to put a little more thought and planning into your furniture choices. Good design is all about balance but also about harmony, repetition and rhythm which can all be achieved with timber furniture paired with timber flooring.

Agree with Sammy- would be incredibly limiting to rule out all timber furniture. What I've always done is what ever tone on floor, I do the opposite on furniture. Have had Tassie Oak floors, all our furniture was stained in a dark wenge colour. It was a nice contrast. I never looked at it and thought, too much wood.

I stand corrected! Turns out you can do it! LesleyH, your living room looks great with wood floors and wood furniture.

That is like saying not to put green bushes next to your lawn. It just isn't the case. Wood loves wood. I wouldn't recommend putting the same shades next to each other or trying to colour match, but mix it up with light and dark shades and it will all go beautifully.

Search 'wooden flooring in photos' on this website and you'll see lots of examples of wood furniture being used with wooden flooring, it'll give you some idea of what looks you like.

Our last house and our current house both had wood floors and lots of wood furniture. Using area rugs (I've got a weakness for oriental rugs) provides separation between the floors and the furniture. And if the walls are light, as in LesleyH's photo above, you will certainly not feel overwhelmed with wood. The only time there's an issue in my mind is when the walls are also wood clad - that can be a bit confronting and needs management.

Lol. I have timber floors and all timber furniture. It's also all the same colour!

I guess it very much comes down to personal opinion.

Another way around it too if you dont wont to ditch your own furniture is to give them a facelift and get some pieces professionally sprayed in paint. I have been into alot of houses where they have chossen a few select items to be sprayed and some in statement colours which really works well.