Choosing how to match parquet and skirting boards, or baseboards, is not a trivial decision and is directly related to the idea you have of your home and the image you intend to convey by opting for one color or material combination over another. Also, considering only the coexistence between skirting boards and wooden flooring is not enough: you need to look at the whole, that is, the effect that parquet and skirting boards create together with the rest of the furnishings and the combination with the wall color.

Matching the skirting board to the floor? Choose the height, colors, varieties

Originally designed to cover the junctions between walls and floors, protecting them from dust and dirt, as well as from potential scratches caused by vacuum cleaners or brooms, the baseboard typically has a height between 6 and 8 centimeters, although the varieties available on the market today are truly numerous. We recommend installing a low skirting board if you want to give more vertical emphasis to the walls; conversely, a high baseboard – especially suitable for greater wall coverage in office environments – makes them appear lower.
Moreover, it is often asked whether the skirting board should match the floor or the doors: we advise you to follow your personal taste. Whether you prefer an installation in the name of chromatic continuity, with parquet, skirting boards, and doors in identical or uniform shades, or to aim for strong contrast. In this case, the juxtaposition of light and dark colors can better highlight the features of both the parquet and the walls.