Cherry wood is a very durable and practical material, widely used for making furniture and parquet. Similar in color to mahogany, cherry furniture has always been considered a symbol of chic, luxury and aristocracy. In addition, it is quite easy to process and polish, which allows you to achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
Set of cherry furniture in the living-dining room
Kitchen facade made of cherry
Cherry bedroom set
Basic properties of cherry wood
Cherry is considered a valuable species, and not only because of its properties. Cherry is not an industrially cultivated crop, so this tree is found in nature in limited quantities.
Cherry furniture set in the dining room
Cherry grows in Central Europe, North America and North Africa. Life expectancy is about 70 years. The length of the tree reaches from 7 to 10 meters. The most commonly used wood in the wood industry is common, American, Brazilian and Patagonian cherry.
Glass and cherry cabinet in the living room
- Cherry wood. Young trees have white wood, while mature trees have alternating stripes of different colors: dark, light, brown, yellow. The structure of the wood is even, smooth, uniform, with fibers of equal diameter. This makes it easy to process the material.
- Color. Cherry wood has a warm shade: from light brown to dark red. If you use chemical treatment, you can achieve the popular mahogany shade. Externally, the color of cherry wood is very similar to the shade of mahogany, which significantly increases the popularity of this wood in interior design. Cherry visually makes the room rich, bright and gives it a spirit of aristocracy.
- Density of wood. Cherry has an average density of 600 kg/m³. The weight of wood also varies on average.
- Elasticity. Cherry has very good elasticity.
- Swelling. The swelling of cherry wood is relatively small.
- Sustainability. Cherry is highly resistant; resistance to fungal rot is moderate, which cannot be said about insects. Cherry is quite often subject to “incursions” of borer beetles.
- Drying wood. Compared to other fruit trees, such as apple, bird cherry and plum, cherry wood is easy to dry. There is no need for any tricks. Cherry wood needs to be dried in the open air for 10 days. Then the wood must be steamed, due to which a very beautiful golden-red color of the wood is obtained.
Large cherry chest of drawers in the living room
Wall in the nursery made of cherry
Children's bed made of cherry
Cherry folding table
Wall for books and TV in the living room made of cherry
Furniture materials
Furniture makers highly value cherry wood, classifying it as an elite species. The whimsical texture, soft transitions of shades, and the unique pattern of annual rings create a unique pattern. And thanks to the property of darkening over time, cherry furniture becomes more aristocratic and refined over the years.
Furniture made from solid cherry is rightfully considered exclusive. Wood of a noble shade looks good in an apartment, country house or executive office. Solid wood products are available in different styles, from country to classic. The sets are installed in living rooms, dining rooms, and halls, as they look very respectable. Due to its ease of processing, solid cherry is used to create furniture of the most complex shapes. Disadvantages include exposure to sunlight, temperature changes, humidity, and sensitivity to bacteria.
Wenge-colored furniture, photos in the interior, selection rules
Laminated chipboard is a practical alternative to expensive solid wood material. Laminated boards for cherry furniture are available in a variety of colors: from grayish brown to rich red with an orange undertone. Used for the production of headsets of any style. Warm shades go well with other light wood materials. If furniture made of solid cherry is not recommended for installation in the kitchen and bathrooms, then for a set of laminated chipboard there are no such restrictions. Decorative film can withstand high temperatures and high humidity. Pros:
- affordable price;
- imitation of natural wood;
- ease of maintenance and repair.
Flaws:
- susceptibility to chipping;
- impossibility of milling (accordingly, laminated chipboard is not suitable for interior items with smooth angles, bevels, or a relief surface);
- In case of damage, harmful fumes are released.
Furniture made from fine wood fraction (MDF) is resistant to mechanical damage and safe for health, since it does not emit harmful fumes. The plates are plastic, bend well, and are amenable to drilling and cutting tools. Furniture made from MDF is an excellent replacement for solid wood products. Pros:
- similarity to natural material;
- the ability to manufacture items of different configurations;
- affordable price;
- repairable.
Cons: Requires careful maintenance.
Where is cherry wood used?
Taking into account the listed qualities, cherries are often used. Mainly for:
- furniture manufacturing;
- ceiling coverings;
- parquet and laminate;
- wall coverings;
- various accessories.
Cherry embodies the Art Nouveau and Biedermeier styles, so followers of these trends often purchase interior items made from its wood.
Cherry bookcases in living room with fireplace
Built-in wardrobe made of cherry
Cherry furniture in the bedroom
Cherry book shelf
Single bedroom set made of cherry
Antique cherry furniture in the living room
Cherry dressing table
Style
The special warmth of cherry color can enliven and ennoble any room. Those who like luxurious interiors can safely choose cherry furniture, as it perfectly imitates elite rosewood. Art Nouveau style is considered not only the most expressive, but also the most complex. This trend does not tolerate artificial materials, which means that furniture is preferable only from natural wood and natural colors. Moreover, there should be a lot of wood, less textiles and upholstery.
There should be no sharp corners in modernity. For sofas and beds, backs with pronounced asymmetry are welcome, and for chairs in the form of rearing waves.
In the Biedermeier style, the main requirements for furniture are comfort and the highest quality. The direction is distinguished by simple forms and the absence of elaborate design. All this is compensated by bright upholstery with a floral or geometric pattern. Since furniture in this style is distinguished by simple forms and a minimum of decor, the decorative properties of wood come first. The cherry color of furniture in light shades will do the job perfectly.
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In country music, the selection of interior items depends on the spirit in which the room will be decorated. The most popular today are American, English and French country music. Each of them has its own characteristic features, but the common thing is the mandatory use of natural wood. The remaining decorative details – upholstery and textiles – are also made from natural materials. To emphasize the charm of the province and closeness to nature, the design uses furniture of simple shapes with a deliberately rough finish and a minimum of decor. It is distinguished by its impressive size, so the rustic style requires spacious rooms.
The Victorian style is characterized by sophistication and aristocracy. Furniture items are decorated with complex carvings or inlays and are made of solid oak, walnut or mahogany. In the latter case, it is perfectly replaced by cherries. It is also used for facing the fireplace, which traditionally plays the main role.
Modern
Biedermeier
Country
Victorian
The advantages of cherries and their disadvantages
Cherry wood, as a valuable species, has a number of advantages. Among them:
- ease of processing;
- beautiful wood color;
- elasticity of the material;
- ease of drying;
- low degree of swelling;
- glossy, shiny surface.
Cherry bed, chests of drawers and dressing table in the bedroom
Beige-gray wall made of cherry in the living room
Cherry doesn’t have as many disadvantages as advantages, but they still exist. This:
- cherry wood is not resistant to biological influences: borers and fungal rot immediately infect the tree, making it unsuitable for use;
- Anomalies can often be found in cherry wood: ingrown bark, cracks, delaminations and other defects;
- low strength, which is why cherry wood cannot be used in construction and decoration.
Cherry dining room furniture
Cherry bedroom furniture
Cherry bedroom wardrobe
White and brown cherry furniture in the bedroom
White and brown cherry wall
What style suits it?
When arranging the interior, you need to know not only what color cherry blossom goes with, but also what style this shade suits. Cherry tone goes well with natural stone, glass or metal surfaces, so it is often used in high-tech and urban interiors.
The combination of several shades, which contain notes of cherry, makes it possible to create a sophisticated atmosphere of country or fusion style. Even a discreet Finnish or maritime style will acquire a certain colorfulness and flavor if cherry accessories are present in the decor.
Applications of cherry wood
Cherry is used to make beautiful, exclusive furniture: chests of drawers, cabinets, trellises. Of course, such furniture costs a lot of money, so orders for its production rarely come. But cherry sliced veneer is used quite often, even for veneering affordable wood species.
Cherry furniture set for dining room
Cherry wood can also be used to decorate floors, walls and ceilings. Musical instruments are made from it: grand pianos, upright pianos, exclusive smoking pipes, kitchen utensils, interior items, etc.
Stylish cherry furniture for the dining room
Cherry furniture in the hallway
Brown and gold cherry chest of drawers
Cherry office furniture
Cherry hanger
Cherry shelf
Large cherry table
Small transformable table made of cherry
Beige and white cherry wall in the interior
Cherry cabinet and pouf
Black and brown cherry wall in the living room
Cherry chest of drawers and bed
Criterias of choice
Good things are not cheap, so in order not to make a mistake, you need to choose cherry-colored furniture not based on photos in catalogs. It is advisable to see a sample of this particular shade with your own eyes, without the distortions of studio photography. Then follows:
- Identify items you can’t do without. Find out their dimensions and estimate the arrangement in the room.
- When choosing furniture, proceed from its usefulness and convenience. Next, consider the quality of the material and shape.
- Assess the care features and how easy it will be to maintain cleanliness.
Whatever style of room decoration is chosen, you should think about how the furniture will look and what it will be combined with. This is especially true for the color “cherry” in the interior, because it can look aristocratic and pompous. Whether the room turns out to be bright and cozy or, on the contrary, it begins to overwhelm with darkness or irritate with brightness - all this will affect the mood of the owners.
Combination of cherry with other types of wood
Furniture or parquet made of cherry can be combined with many types of wood. Let's take a closer look at the designers' advice on how to properly combine and dilute cherry color.
Bedroom with cherry furniture
Cherry and maple
The combination of cherry and maple is a clear contrast in color, tone and saturation. Contrast can be easily emphasized with a blue shade: for example, blue curtains. It is better to make the walls peach-colored, adding contrasting dark stripes. Pink and bronze will help set accents. The result will be a sophisticated, democratic and cheerful interior.
Cherry and maple bedroom furniture
Cherry and oak
Oak and cherry also provide contrast in tone. With this contrast you can create the perfect retro style, comfortable and warm. To combine oak and cherry, it is better to use green shades: curtains or upholstery on furniture are quite suitable for implementing this idea. Leather and smooth fabrics will perfectly dilute the interior. Wallpaper can be chosen in a light golden hue, with some exquisite greenish pattern, preferably vintage. Peach color and dark gold are used as accents.
Cherry and bleached oak
Bleached oak in combination will create a powerful contrast in saturation and tone. It is better to choose wallpaper for the interior in a light shade, with a cherry-colored pattern. The curtains are pink, and the upholstery is burgundy or dark leather. To add accents, it is better to use bright pink accessories.
Cherry and dark cherry
The shades of cherry and dark cherry are similar, but the difference is in lightness, so here you can play not on contrast, but on light. By adding light colors to the interior of a room, you can safely increase its expressiveness. It is advisable to choose wallpaper in an icy color, or even with a soft beige pattern. Curtains should be gray-beige or tea-green. The furniture is suitable with fleecy fabric upholstery, sand or pistachio shade. Accessories can be used in apricot or yellow.
Classic cherry furniture for the office
Red-brown cherry and leather furniture in the office
Beautiful cherry wall in the living room
Simple cherry furniture for bedroom
Corner wardrobe in the hallway made of cherry
White cherry bedroom furniture
Green-brown cherry furniture in the nursery
Cherry cabinet and cabinet
Cherry living room furniture
Living-dining room with cherry furniture
Designer wardrobe made of cherry
Shades
The color palette is varied. The shade has a warm, soft color, so it is perfect for living rooms created in a classic style, as well as other rooms that you want to add sophistication.
Among the main shades of cherry are:
- Dark red;
- burgundy;
- golden;
- brown.
All shades are natural and natural. The color looks expensive and presentable.
Often, manufacturers do not use painting technology when creating furniture. This allows you to preserve the uniqueness of the design and its natural beauty. Laminate of this color will also look great if you use it as decoration for apartments and other rooms.
Bookmark cherry blossoms for the home
Cherry blossom, which refers to the color of ripe cherries, is darker than scarlet. Spectrally, it is shifted towards violet, but red remains a priority and serves as a juicy basis for it. In terms of impact, cherry is not as expressive as bright red, but quite energetically strong. The rich, warm color of ripe cherries evokes positive feelings in a person. For many, it is associated with wealth and is often referred to as “rich color.”
How, where and in what form can cherry color be used in the interior of an apartment or house, what is its combination with other colors and with the overall style?
White + black
A combination that is always in fashion. This bedroom is both calm and dynamic. If the background is white, the room will be more delicate, black will add drama and depth. An interesting option is a combination of two shades in textiles, decorative elements, and on accent walls. Zebra, polka dots, checkerboards or floral patterns look perfect.
White + brown
A natural combination that perfectly relaxes and gives a feeling of comfort. The third color you can choose is golden, green, turquoise, beige. Brown is good because it does not draw attention to itself. You can experiment with textures, patterns, and complex designs. Warm brown should predominate in northern rooms, and white in well-lit rooms.
White + turquoise
A very cheerful combination, turquoise brings a touch of freshness. If desired, you can complement the tandem with dark brown, beige, yellow. In such a bedroom it is worth experimenting with accents - unusual chandeliers, an originally designed wall at the head, textiles with floral and geometric patterns. The ideal proportion is 30% turquoise and 70% white.
