Oak Flooring

Oak flooring is a timeless choice with warm grain and huge color flexibility. This section covers stain colors and pairing oak floors with your room’s palette.

Stain & color: oak floor stain colors and weathered-oak stain on red oak.

White oak & planks: wide-plank white oak and white oak in the kitchen.

Design & pairing: wall colors for oak floors and oak floors in living rooms.

For choosing among all flooring, see our wood flooring guide.

What stain colors look best on oak floors? Oak takes everything from natural and weathered-grey to deep walnut; test on your actual boards since red and white oak accept stain differently.

What wall colors go with oak floors? Warm oak pairs well with soft whites, greiges, and muted greens; cooler blues balance red-oak’s warmth.