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Bleached oak has a large number of shades: beige, peach, pale blue, silver, pale purple and many others. The choice of shade depends on the location of the room and its size, ceiling height, interior style and color scheme.
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Production
The color of bleached oak in interior design has gained a foothold relatively recently, but its popularity is growing from year to year. The first products made from bleached oak appeared in Italy. The local craftsmen developed an interesting technology, which they used in the production of interior doors. The new product created a sensation - the doors looked both impressive and elegant.
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Soon after its appearance, successful know-how began to be used in the production of furniture, parquet and laminate; Also, budget types of wood began to be stylized as oak. The production of traditional bleached oak involves several stages. First, the wood is thoroughly dried and treated with a pigment substance. As a result of processing, the color of wood fibers changes.
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Then the surface is primed and finally coated with oil or clear varnish. After this treatment, the material becomes matte, repels dust and dirt, and its texture appears. To enhance expressiveness, the surface is sometimes brushed and covered with a patina of various colors (café au lait, silver, gold).
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Furniture and floors are made from wood, entrance and interior doors are made, and walls and ceilings are finished with it. In addition to solid natural wood, the market offers materials that imitate its structure: laminate boards, board materials (MDF), eco-veneer.
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Advantages, disadvantages of shades
Kitchens in wenge color photo are incredibly diverse - this is their main advantage. There are golden yellow, burgundy, milky coffee, black with veins, all shades of brown, even options with a purple tint. A room with a dark wenge set does not need any additional decoration - it itself gives the room an aristocratic appearance, ennobling it.
The easiest way to add accent brightness to a kitchen space, most of which is occupied by wenge-colored furniture, is to use bar stools or mini-chairs
Wenge color is recommended to be used in doses and in combination with light tones from the white-beige group
For small kitchens, the most suitable furniture is made in light brown, golden-red tones.
For small rooms, it is better not to use only wenge for furniture; it is better to prefer combinations with light shades
Tip: in one interior it is allowed to use several shades of wenge at the same time, but no more than three at once.
Color palette and color selection criteria
Any wood can be subjected to the bleaching process, but oak wood produces the greatest variety of colors. Sometimes you can hear the name “milk oak”, but the shade has many more nuances.
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The final color depends on the type of wood and pigment substance. Oak can be completely light (“Arctic oak”), silver, pearlescent or ash.
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Warm shades are represented by a wide group, including beige, milky, yellowish, peach, and smoky pink. The cold range is no less diverse: pale blue, sand, gray, unusual gray-blue or pale lilac shade. Some textures contain lilac, pinkish-gray, honey and cream streaks.
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This variability allows you to choose a shade to suit any interior design. The selection will be influenced by the following criteria:
- Design style. Stylistics determines such important criteria as the color of the walls or the color of the furniture; bleached oak is selected with design in mind. For classic and vintage trends, a material with an aging effect is suitable; for high-tech, a silver-gray or smoky lilac tone is suitable.
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- Interior color palette. You can choose similar shades and get a sophisticated interior, or play with contrast by highlighting the textured surface.
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- Room size, ceiling height. If the room cannot boast of the number of squares, light colors are preferred (although not required) - they will visually add lightness and volume. In a spacious room the choice is unlimited; dark or rich colors will be successfully complemented by decoration and furniture of any degree of whitening.
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- Room location. If the windows of the room face north or let in little sunlight, you should choose warm colors. In a room with good natural light, a cool gray-blue palette will work.
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How to use bleached oak in certain parts of the apartment?
Light colors are the best option if a one-room studio apartment or Euro-room needs finishing. The space can be divided into recreation areas and a kitchen. A two-room or five-room apartment is decorated specifically, depending on the specific premises, namely:
- Living room. Family and visiting guests gather here, so the atmosphere should be conducive to communication. Whitewashed wood on the floor or walls creates a relaxed atmosphere. Light colors can be diluted with a bright armchair, a painting, or sofa cushions. Designer chandeliers will be an addition.
- Kitchen. A light wooden set in combination with a stone countertop and a black stove will look laconic and luxurious. Light furniture looks stylish and does not clutter up the space. If you decide to decorate your kitchen primarily in white colors, you can add a little yellow or green.
- Hallway. In this area of the living space there is most often no natural light, so the emphasis is on warm beige or light brown tones. They are appropriate on the floor, walls or doors.
Muted, calm, neutral colors are suitable for the bedroom. Wooden material is a good solution for a nursery because it is non-toxic, does not cause allergies and is highly durable. Pastel colors are combined with themed photo wallpapers, unusual ceiling lamps, for example, in the form of animals, an original shelving unit or a small rug.
Using color in interior design
It is appropriate to include light interior details in rooms of any size. Today this is especially easy to do, since fashionable colors are found on most materials and objects:
- Furniture: Wardrobes, beds, kitchen sets.
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- Doors.
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- Architectural decor: cornices, moldings, baseboards, platbands.
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- Wall and ceiling panels, floor finishing.
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- Small decor: curtain rods, picture and mirror frames, lighting components.
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Designers advise bolder use of the color bleached oak in a private interior; Tips for combining colors are tied to the type of decoration and objects filling the space.
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See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment
Floor
Bleached oak flooring is a classic in many interior styles; He is especially respected by the Scandinavian style, minimalism and eco-style. It also looks harmonious in a room in country, Provence, contemporary (modern) style.
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The color bleached oak is very often present in the collections of parquet boards and laminate. You can also find porcelain tiles with imitation wood patterns on sale. It will become a wonderful floor covering for the bathroom and kitchen, and you will not have to worry that the material will deteriorate from high humidity and accidental splashes.
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In a room of any size, a light floor plays an important unifying role. It is not without reason that it is considered universal: it naturally creates a single space and harmonizes with all colors. If the room is large enough, light flooring can be combined with a darker (or much darker) door and baseboards. A contrasting solution will look especially stylish.
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A floor with the natural texture of bleached oak is one of the easiest ways to create a stylish interior, which is why it has remained at the peak of fashion for many years. But when choosing a natural coating, it is important not to forget about the peculiarities of the non-smooth bleached surface. Its grayish shades are most appropriate in styles such as Provence or shabby chic.
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A cold palette creates an aura of vintageness; the floor looks shabby and old, which is not suitable for all styles. In any case, it is important that the floor covering matches the dominant color of the interior.
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A light floor has an additional important advantage. Dirt, dust, dried water splashes and minor scratches are less noticeable on it. Laminate flooring, resistant to water, will be a good choice for the kitchen. It is easy to care for; the light-colored floor will retain its original color for a long time, even in direct sunlight.
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- the ability to edit projects, when you can redo the original version of the sketch;
- selection of a repair team that will perform all finishing work;
- assistance in purchasing materials and their delivery;
- creation of documentation and strict adherence to repair deadlines.
In our portfolio section you will find photos of examples of finished work. You can calculate the cost of repairs per m2 yourself; the website has an online calculator and an open price list. To order repairs, call the number provided.
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Walls and ceiling
For finishing surfaces, it is convenient to use bleached oak panels of various shapes (tiles, slats, sheets). Slatted options are chosen if it is necessary to correct the geometry of the room: vertical panels will raise the ceiling, horizontal panels will visually move the walls apart.
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Panels are often used for partial finishing; This way you can highlight a dining area or a relaxation area.
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Bleached oak on the ceiling is less common, mainly in eco-interiors. To give the ceiling a natural look, it is designed in the form of ceiling beams.
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Despite the beauty of the material, you should not go to extremes and decorate both the floor and the ceiling with it at the same time. This decision seems excessive, but this is not the main reason to abandon it. The fact is that the light falls on these surfaces at different angles, which is why the ceiling appears dark. Visually, the shades do not match, and it appears as if the floor has faded.
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Why you should focus on this material: main qualities
Oak has a high density (700 kg per m3), so it is less prone to cracking over time and warping when drying. When deciding to furnish a room with products made from this wood, it is worth considering its advantages:
- strength and durability (rated 3.9 Brinell units), the piece of furniture will last for several decades;
- cleanliness, the wooden surface repels dirt, dust is hardly noticeable against a light background;
- environmental friendliness, wood does not emit toxins, and no harmful substances are used during bleaching;
- breathability, coatings made from it allow air to pass through well, which prevents mold from appearing;
- thermoregulation, natural wood maintains a comfortable temperature in the room, so the room is warm in winter and not hot in summer.
In addition, the material does not rot, increasing the life of furniture, flooring or panels. And after impregnation with a special composition during manufacturing, it has antiseptic properties: pathogenic bacteria do not multiply on the surface.
Furniture
An attractive way to decorate is to use furniture in white oak tones; the color of this furniture makes the room lighter and brighter, which is important for small and dark rooms. The natural surface will come in handy for all styles. The exception is a room that should look respectable; It is better for him to buy dark furniture.
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Any furniture (for example, an oak-colored kitchen) harmonizes perfectly with the shades that prevail in modern interiors: brown, olive, gray, beige. But in a light interior you should be more careful about the shade of furniture. Similar tones can merge in perception, the room will seem faded and boring.
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Any furniture looks stylish in shades of milky oak, including the following items:
- Tables. Models for any purpose are popular: dining, writing, magazine, computer.
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- Wardrobes and chests of drawers, sliding wardrobes and storage systems with fronts.
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- Beds and bedside tables, shelves.
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- Kitchens. The opportunity to visually enlarge the space will be provided by a kitchen in the color of bleached oak in the interior; the combination of colors of the kitchen set and decoration is determined by general rules.
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About the combination of doors and floors
The shade of the doors must be in harmony with the color of the floor. The combination of bleached oak doors with light and dark floor colors is very effective. For a room with bleached oak interior and entrance doors, designers recommend choosing floor coverings in the following shades: ash, caramel, wenge, walnut, cherry, golden brown. The color of the floor should not be too flashy.
Types of laminate
Consumers cannot help but be pleased with the large selection of products. Then you can bring all your ideas to life. Products may differ in manufacturer, color and pattern on the laminate itself. There are several product groups that differ in design:
Here are some other types of laminate flooring that can be found on the market:
This is not a complete list. The products perfectly imitate doom, bringing nobility and notes of naturalness to the interior.
Lighting Features
Spot lighting is created in the work area using halogen lamps. They are mounted in the lower part of hanging cabinets at a distance of 80 cm from the tabletop. Another option for illuminating the work area is the use of LED strips.
They distribute their light evenly across the entire tabletop, are easy to install and easy to clean. LED lighting can be installed at any time, while halogen lamps are installed during the kitchen installation stage.
Important ! Track lights are easy to use. Housewives independently regulate the direction and brightness of the light. Track lamps fit into modern glossy kitchens.
The dining group is illuminated with pendant lamps. The shape of the device is chosen based on the shape of the countertop. Round lampshades are suitable for oval lamps, and lamps with corners are suitable for square lamps. Chandeliers and shades must be made of high-quality and heat-resistant materials. For example, made of aluminum. The light in the dining area should be soft and matte.
Applying a protective layer to wood
In order to protect painted wooden surfaces from damage, shellac is an ideal option. This is a resinous substance that, when applied in a thin layer:
- absorbs quickly
- penetrates perfectly into pores
- forms a beautiful coating.
Using shellac makes it easier to remove excess whitewash from the surfaces being treated. Light tinting of shellac gives the wood finish a noble depth of color.
When using wax compositions, you can purchase them ready-made or mix them yourself. In this case, as a component you can take a mixture of lime powder with wax paste or use a white powdery pigment. When working with the wax composition, you should be careful that it does not dry out too quickly.
Repair sequence
What does laminate or wallpaper do first? The relevance of this issue affects 80% of families who make repairs with their own hands. Even experts cannot answer unequivocally, although the majority is of the opinion that the wallpaper is glued first.
Why? Let's look at the nuances of the process:
- Wallpapering is accompanied by the appearance of high humidity . Drying takes place with the windows closed. As a result, the floors will absorb the resulting moisture during the day. This may have a negative effect on the coating.
First you need to finish the walls, and then you can install the flooring
- On an already installed laminate you will have to use glue . When smearing walls or strips of wallpaper, there is a high risk of staining the coating.
- When cutting a roll, you can drop a knife, scissors, or tape measure . Scratches or other defects will occur from moving the auxiliary ladder.
- There is no need to make even cuts at the bottom - the material is glued to the floor, and the plinth will cover all the unevenness.
It is known that flooring is more durable than wallpaper; it is changed several times when the laminate is laid. Nothing bad happens. In most cases, everyone chooses a method that is convenient for themselves.
