Carpeting vinyl and linoleum are all good choices as are tiles that don t have contrasting grout lines.
Wood walls with wood floors.
Before you get started it s a good idea to plan out your wood accent wall.
I would not use wood floors as they would be too noisy and compete with the walls.
Better yet you can create your own wood walls with some simple tools and planning.
Agree with the suggestion to clean your wood walls.
With gray or ashy wood opt.
This alone may naturally lighten them.
I would go with a very neutral looking tile for flooring if you replace it.
In a home with wood paneling on the walls the flooring is a major key to creating the design vibe you re after.
For wood with reddish undertones a sage green shade works well on the walls.
With the current carpet you have a soothing or quiet floor.
Whit wash wall boards 8 pieces per box provide the look of reclaimed painted barn wood boards that have been exposed to the elements for years when in fact they are new solid hardwood boards.
If your wood flooring or furniture has golden tones try a soft lilac shade for the walls.
Except in special circumstances choose colors that augment the warm wood tones of the paneling.
These wall boards deliver subtle shade of neutral color with a naturally distressed look and they also are easy to install.
Wood walls create depth texture warmth and most definitely an accent to any space.