Lighter floors and darker woodwork can look very smart. What an amazing project.

Hi André,

You have a beautiful property there, and we can suggest several floors that may be what you were trying to achieve.

Going to lighter or darker is the best idea as trying to match is always a difficult option.
We have attached some links to images of our floors with both dark and light decor.

LIGHT FLOOR

DARK FLOOR

Feel free to have a look through any others and if you have any questions just let us know.
We do also offer a bespoke hand finishing service whereby we can achieve virtually any colour out there to suit your style.

About the kitchen: I actually like the floor. You could paint the cabinets in F&B french gray and the walls in lime white for example. Change the knobs and I would put a large country style dining table with modern chairs around it.

We sell a dark oiled wood floor Titanium Series Engineered Flooring 15/4 x 189mm Oak Smoked & Oiled, it has a traditional rustic feel or if you decide to go light we have a Smoked Brushed and White Oiled floor, either will look great in your open space.

https://www.discountflooringdepot.co.uk/clearance-titanium-series-engineered-flooring-15-4-x-189mm-oak-smoked-oiled-2-81m2-p404

Congratulations! Your new home looks beautiful. We love the idea of the dark slate tile in the kitchen, a great choice for a Welsh home. A touch of Scandi modern style could compliment the country touches?

The current tone of the woodwork on both the floor and windows already looks lovely, but as others have said above - you may find some great alternatives here on Houzz in the inspirational photo section. All the best with the transformation! :)

Congratulations! Personally I'd keep the door frame in wood if you're not painting the doors. You could perhaps consider painting the skirting in each rooms wall colour? I have to admit, I'd keep the existing wood floor, the living room in particular works really well with the doors etc. If you want a dark floor I'd pick one which picks up some of the same tones as the doors and windows. Dark floors can also make rooms feel smaller if there is a strong contrast with light walls so you could look at mid shades. I like the idea of adding an island and there looks to be room. I might look at a flagstone floor with warm tones to go with light blue or you might find the existing floor looks quite good! (2nd pic is similar). Do you have a picture of the exterior re front door colour? As Carolina said, I'd start an ideabook if you're planning a bit of an overhaul. If you have existing furnishings etc that you'll be using I'm sure lots of people on here will have ideas!

I like the look of this, which is engineered. Also, check their solid oak Montbray. I don't know the company, just googled rustic oak floor.

http://www.peakoak.co.uk/flooring/engineered-oak-flooring/engineered-square-edge-rustic-grade/

JN Rsuticus has a large selection perfect for a county home. Take a look even just for inspiration.

https://www.jnrusticus.com/furniture-c1

I'm thinking that it is a specific floor and not to everyone's taste. Looks more like something you'd find in a pub or Mexican restaurant. I would not choose it in a home and fear it would a) be difficult to combine with soft furnishings and furniture b) look very busy c) you'll be bored of it in a few years time. Which would be a shame, because it is not something you'd easily replace.

But... if you really, really love it, go for it.

I would personally rather opt for something like this if you like a rustic look:

This would work with any style of furniture.

Have you thought about your lighting scheme? Barn lighting is not easy to get right especially in beamed buildings where there is nowhere to recess light fittings or there are double height almost cathedral like volumes. Here are some inspirations on how to get it right: http://bit.ly/2mdWNxP

Let us know if you need some help and advice.

Good luck with your project!

Definitely think about creating different moods and having a few light intensity levels to match your lifestyle and activity throughout the day.

Here are some inspirations: http://bit.ly/2ApAMlD

Also, consider attending our Lighting Masterclass, where we share our most recent projects and help you learn more about choosing the best LEDs for your project. You can find more details here Andre: http://bit.ly/2CGrh5X 

Hi Andre, what lovely pictures! Is this your new
home or are these what you’re planning to work towards? The simplicity of a grey floor is very practical investment for any room in the home. Easy on the eye, and not a scene stealer, it makes a great base shade for rooms on floors, walls, curtains or fabrics and suits a range of decorating schemes. You can keep your greys warm, with amber and burnt sienna undertones, or cooler with blush tones and icy blues mixed in. If you’re wanting to enhance the country feel, we suggest you embrace the modern rustic appeal by drawing on the best elements of traditional country designs – such as light hues, distressed timbers, classic furniture and heritage fabrics – and
offset them with a contemporary colour scheme and uncomplicated approach.