wood for medallions in floor

[Bruce Koch]

I am making flooring out of Brazilian walnut and want to make some medallions. I'm thinking of exotics but not sure of the kind of wood. Any suggestions? Cabinets and millwork will be Honduran mahogany. Thanks

[peter gagliardi]

Here are a couple to give you ideas.357358
Brazilian Cherry, Santos Mahogany, Curly Maple, Wenge, and I think Curly Cherry.
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This one is Curly Maple, Wenge, Curly Quartered White Oak, Birdseye Maple, and Brazilian Cherry.