This kind of warm tone can easily over-power a space, and clash with other pieces that you put into the design. The light and dark are much more versatile, and we love dark floors at the moment!

Thank you Kia Designs and Around The House Furniture. You make some very good points. =)

Oooh this was harder to make a decision than I thought. I went for the light as it felt refreshing and airy. The middle one was too yellowy for my liking (but could be the photo) and then with the darker one I did like it but I would have to have the right decor to match it.

Thank you Ayergardening Ltd and Individual Furnishings. The poll is still too close to have a winner! =)

As Kia Designs said light and dark floors are more versatile, but warm floors have their charm too. I love deep dark solid wood floors, especially mahogany, but nothing works better in a rustic setup than a naturally warm oak. It all depends on what you want to achieve and the space you are working with.

Thank you Black Oak Builders. You have a great point, "it all depends on what you want to achieve".

Very interesting poll. It is all about Dark tones now! :)

Yes, they're very popular. Although there are other trends in the horizon =)

Ooooh tell us more?

Hi, Ayegardening Ltd, I can't give many details but mixing elements/materials and bespoke patterns seem to be gaining some interest =)

" colour variation is what separates real wood from all of the look-a-like products". Jonathan, couldn't have said it better =)

We definitely would choose dark shade, which will complement all kinds of interiors from contemporary, modern to classic, by creating a nice contrast to the space.

Thank you Rose Williams and Fomi Design Limited. We agree that darker shades "will complement all kinds of interiors".

Cheers, a bit bemused if you like my plan or not though, .... but then what else do you do with a gigantic black wall lol