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Something to keep in mind if the banisters will be stained is that maple takes the stain much differently than oak when applied by hand. From what I understand, the factory-stained maple cabinets and flooring ensure the stain is applied evenly. But give a professional a can of stain to apply to stairs/bannisters, and the results can be quite different. Just something to inquire about perhaps...
In our last house, we had oak stairs and maple floors and it wasn't a big deal, all stained a medium brown.
actually, I was posting that question for my mom again, Janetc!
The kitchen cabinets will probably be maple, and there will be oak flooring in the L/R and D/R.They were planning on doing an oak bannister on the staircase as well, but one of the contractors who was looking at the plans said that it should probably be maple to tie in with the kitchen cabinets. That didn't really make much sense to me - wouldn't it look better if it was oak to match the floors?
She hasn't picked any colours to match the sofa just yet...this weekend they're in the process of tearing down the old cottage. They're interviewing contractors and hope to make the selection soon so that they can start building in October. Then, in the spring they'll finish up all of the interior details.
Maybe we broke all the rules, but our cupboards are dark brown stained maple, the floors are dark brown hickory and our staircase (which abuts the hardwood floor) is oak (stained to match the floor). We have light beige tile in the kitchen though, not hardwood. And our doors are white. Hope that helps.
I think matching the woods might be more of an issue if they are in their natural colour. Maple, having little grain in the wood might not work well with something like a natural oak because the graininess is so much more apparent when its not stained. But I'm certainly no expert :)
not sure about that, i just remember a rule in design that there shouldnt be anymore than 2 different types of wood in a room and they should be close to the same tone....but heck someone else here would know better than i, as i dont follow all the rules much...by the way has your mom picked colors to go in her room with the navy sofa set yet?
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janetc