Wood Species

• Each species of wood has its own distinct color. Cherry has a natural reddish color, maple is honey colored, mahogany is a deep burgundy, while walnut is brown. The natural color of each species can be further enhanced with the application of wood stain. Wood stain is a liquid color application that will color wood.
  
  

Wood Colors

• While there are stains specifically for each wood species, such as a cherry stain on cherry wood, any color can be applied to other species of wood and change the natural color of it. Cherry stain can be applied to a maple wood for red undertones, and a mahogany stain on walnut will give a reddish color to the walnut. Each manufacturer of wood products has different colors for their wood, so available colors are endless. Popular colors of wood today are brazillian teak, ebony walnut and natural bamboo. Oak flooring is very popular, as is cherry kitchen cabinetry. Wood can also be painted when using on cabinetry, such as white or cream kitchen cabinets or built-in shelving and decorative molding.
  
  

Natural Tile Options

• Colors of tile are as vast as the imagination. Natural stone, such as limestone, granite and slate, have nature to thank for their coloring. Slate flooring has rich green, brown, gold and some red in it. Limestone is normally found in beige, brown and other earth tone hues. Granite is also available in every color and pattern imaginable from white to black to red to green.
  
  

Man-Made Tile Choices

• The available colors in glass or ceramic tile are man-made. Popular glass, ceramic and porcelain tile colors are earth tone, blues and greens. Tuscan-inspired kitchens will integrate purple, green or burnt orange into the scheme, while contemporary kitchens will incorporate lighter more transparent colors, such as pale blue or green. A Mediterranean bathroom will mimic the sea with deep blue tiles. Modern technology has made tile colors a limitless selection, and what color you choose will depend on the design style you are planning for.