Style Secret: Pale WoodsDark, heavy woods such as walnut and mahogany would drag down the buoyancy of all that white. Instead, go lighter: birch, alder, white pine and other paler species, mixed and matched for flooring, ceiling beams and furniture. Bleached or pickled woods look pitch perfect, or you can use a sheer white stain or paint to get a similar effect. If you like, add a bit of stenciled detailing — a popular accent in Swedish country style.How Swede it is: This dining room nimbly marries multiple whites, pale browns and light grays for an effect that's quiet but in no way dull.