Hi,

I am purchasing a new home that has very promient oak trim and oak cabinets in a finish that looks like this:
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I'm thinking it would be nice to have a satin finished hard wood floor in a lighter finish then the trim.
At first I was thinking natural vertical bambo, but I'm debating if it will not go well with the oak.

I was also thinking of getting a natural (light) finish oak or maple. Hickory is another option.

Please help, I need to decide soon

Thanks!

Does the new home subdivision where you are buying have a design center? If so, you could ask for their assist. Personally, I would stay with oak in a lighter shade. Or perhaps a exotic like Tasmaniam Oak or Brazilian Maple. You may want to enlist the help of a decorator.