» Wood color » Oak color: shades and combination in the interior with other colors
Oak colors, from light to wenge, have a luxurious structure. Each shade has its own unique combination in the interior. Examples. Photo.
Oak is a common material for parquet, stairs, doors, furniture, and various utensils. Strong, hard wood is not susceptible to rotting, repels dust and lasts a long time. The aesthetic qualities of oak wood are also highly valued. A pronounced large pattern and a huge range of shades in combination with reliefs give inimitable depth. In addition, oak is susceptible to processing, of which there is a huge mass, to achieve even more interesting textures, patterns and shades.
In this article we will look at the main shades of oak and their names, possible combinations and characteristics of the shades.
The boundaries of oak shades range from completely white wood to almost black. There are practically no red shades in the color transitions, but there are enough gold, gray and brown.
White white oak
White wood can only be found in young trees that are not used for production. With age, wood darkens. And even White Oak has a darker wood compared to what we think of as white white oak. However, on the market such wood is presented in a fairly wide range of shades: ash white, milky white, silver, pearl, snow white, ivory, parchment color, cream, vanilla, etc.
To obtain such oak wood, it is treated with various chemical compounds that bleach the fibers, soaked in oil and varnished. This wood is called “bleached oak”.
There are quite a lot of bleaching technologies, as well as different types of oak giving a distinct shade. So you can hear the names of bleached oak: milk oak, milky oak, Atlanta oak, bleached oak, white oak, etc.
The fashion for white interiors spurred production. It is difficult to find two identical shades of white oak from two different manufacturers. However, the unifying base of “white” with a grayish, straw or less often pink tint remained.
Color is a distinctive feature of such oak and it is not uncommon to find descriptions of furniture in the color of milky oak, the color of milky oak, the color of bleached oak, the basis of which is only a shade of oak.
If you like the exquisite shades of bleached oak, and you decide to make a designer renovation in this style, consider the following color combinations in the interior: bleached oak and pale sunny yellow, light lilac, violet gray, denim blue, pale emerald, gray, gold, silver , black.
Variety of models
Oak laminate has a huge number of varieties. Classification into groups is based on different criteria. For example, a pattern applied to the surface of a board divides it into the following categories:
- Single stripe ornament. Rather, it is suitable for finishing large rooms. It is distinguished by a variety of colors and textures. Also, this oak laminate is classified according to moisture resistance and board sizes. This coating is used when the interior requires an imitation of the floor of a wooden house.
- Two-strip finish. Using this ornament you can create the illusion of a plank floor. The material fits perfectly into the interior of both large and small rooms.
- Three-strip natural oak laminate. This flooring can easily be confused with parquet made from short blocks. Great for bedrooms and children's rooms in apartments and country houses.
Mountain oak laminate
Oak laminate in the living room
Oak laminate in country style
Oak laminate board in the dining room
Laminate "light oak"
Golden Oak
The color of golden oak can be considered the closest to the color of natural oak, which has a light straw tint. To obtain a rich golden hue, the wood is varnished or lightly tinted.
Golden tones can be seen in other complex wood treatments. For example, in a rustic oak shade.
Rustic is a special wood treatment aimed at “aging”. Under its influence, the relief of oak wood increases, and the tips of the protruding wave crests are painted in darker shades. In nature, this effect is achieved by prolonged exposure to water and wind. Honey shades give way to caramel and the color of burnt sugar is deeply loved by designers. Although this treatment does not necessarily give a golden hue.
A golden hue can also be seen in sedan oak, which is also not a type of wood, but a processing technology.
In the interior, such shades of oak are combined with warm shades of ocher: straw, yellow ocher, red, light green, brown, dark red brown, gold, silver, dark chocolate color.
Living room decoration
Sonoma oak in the interior of the house
Sonoma oak furniture in the living room
The central point of the living room is often the wall. This type of furniture can be made from chipboard in Sonoma oak color. The set is always located along the long wall of the room: the owners try to fit all the necessary things here. The wall is the first thing a person sees when entering a room
Therefore, it is important that its design consists of several shades. If only light wood is used, the furniture will become one with the space
There are several solutions to this problem:
- decorate the living room using contrast: it can be gray, olive, lilac or light green - then the cabinet will stand out against the background;
- use additional accents: if the wall is made in light Sonoma oak color, then the sofa will be beige or sand;
- apply additional details: to slightly dilute the design of the living room, you can use brown laminate or linoleum; if there is a staircase, then also make it dark (in case such options are not suitable, it is enough to purchase a small center rug).
The wall is made in a combination of 2 colors: Sonoma oak and wenge - an excellent combination for the living room. A small coffee table in a light shade with dark brown glass will be an excellent addition to a cozy design.
Sonoma oak wall
Combined furniture oak sonoma
Dark oak
Dark oak could acquire its color in different ways. First of all, these can be oak species that have a natural rich shade. For example, Cognac oak, which grows throughout Europe, including the British Isles.
The second way to obtain dark wood is thermal treatment. In this way, quite dark and beautiful finishing materials are obtained, and it also improves the already excellent qualities of oak.
And the third most remarkable: bog oak - oak that has been in water for centuries.
Currently, they resort to an artificial staining method, due to which oak acquires a wide variety of dark colors.
Color combinations in the interior with dark oak will look good: velvety orange, reddish, rich tomato color, swamp green, royal blue, gold, silver, black.
Varieties
Oak furniture is distinguished by its variety, uniqueness and special qualities. This tree makes gorgeous products:
- Tables are an integral part of the classic interior of a living room or dining room. Often decorated with carved elements. In addition to dining models, luxury tables for offices are made from this wood;
- Kitchens are luxury cabinet furniture designed for spacious rooms. The main condition for using oak furniture in the kitchen is the presence of a powerful hood, since natural wood does not like moisture;
- Bedroom sets - beds with a chic headboard, trellises, chests of drawers in the same style can become a real family heirloom that will never go out of style;
- Walls are design elements for luxury living rooms. Here oak can be combined with glass, precious metals, and inserts from other valuable types of wood. The classic combination is oak and mahogany, widely used for such structures.
Table
Kitchen
Bedroom
Wall
Depending on the material used in its manufacture, there are:
- Solid oak furniture - original bedrooms, kitchens, wardrobes, tables, office furniture in a wide range of colors and various areas of application. This is classic oak furniture with all the advantages of the material;
- Oak veneer furniture is a widespread type of furniture today, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of wood combined with the lightness of the products and an economical price. Such furniture is used in the interiors of children's rooms and kitchens, where special strength and wear resistance are required. Hallways, dressing rooms, and libraries will be decorated with elegant veneer cabinets. The material is used for finishing upholstered furniture and interior doors;
- Products made from bog oak are especially valuable due to...
The duration of the process of natural formation of raw materials. The furniture pieces are distinguished by respectability and elegance of a unique greenish-black shade. A table or cabinet made of valuable material will effectively emphasize the status of the owner. A staircase made of stained oak will become the main detail of a luxurious living room.
Stained
Array
Veneered
Black oak
Bog oak that has lain under water for about 1000 years is considered truly valuable. The wood of such a tree becomes black and very dense. The aging process completely changes the properties of the wood, it becomes “iron” and serves for a long time.
With the help of artificial staining, you can also achieve shades of black and smoky colors, which is why black and gray parquet floors are so common, bringing the luxury of the last century and new technologies of the present into the interior.
But not only artificially aged wood can be black. The widespread Wenge oak grows in the tropical jungles of West Africa. Its wood is a dark chocolate color with black veining, making it appear deep black.
When using these wood tones in a renovation or room design, consider combinations like black oak and gray white, sky blue, brown beige, champagne splash, scarlet, yellow, gold, silver and gray.
VIEW COMBINATIONS WITH SIMILAR SHADES (click on color)
to “Oak color: shades and combinations in the interior with other colors”
- Tatiana
August 31, 2011, 19:55
A very interesting and informative article. Thank you!
- ghoul
September 13, 2011, 11:02
very interesting information for interior design, thank you!
- Sergey
November 9, 2011, 10:08 pm
We are offered furniture with the “Horde oak” shade. What color is this? Thank you.
- Powerman
November 10, 2011, 20:33
Unfortunately, I have not encountered this type of oak.
- Catherine
July 13, 2012, 10:56
Good afternoon Please tell me the laminate flooring in the living room in the color “oak sherwood mocha” tarkett.ru/catalog/laminat/tarkett/32/cool832/cool_oak_sh_m/, wenge door with frosted glass doors33.ru/mezhkomnatnie-dveri/mezhkomnatnie-dveri-modern/dver -“rondo”-8do4.html, wallpaper wallpaper.info/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/7073_85.jpg. Is a wenge-bleached oak wall suitable in this case? About the same plan as here mirlachev.ru/stenka-korpusnaya-mebel-statica.html. Thank you in advance.
- Svetlana
March 7, 2022, 20:54
Hello. I racked my brains choosing the colors of materials for the bathroom. And even at a distance. I bought tiles for the floor and for the “screen” of the bath – latte color, the walls – “ivory”. Latte is more towards gray color. I bought a wonderful curtain (amazing quality), gray-beige, without a pattern, linen-like. And now I think I missed the color of the curtain. I don’t know what to do with the vanity cabinet and towel shelf (wood color) and the color of the towels. What to do with this gray-beige “nobility”? The door will be “ivory”. HELP!!!
- Gala
March 30, 2022, 21:29
Give this curtain to some friend, let her rejoice at your generosity! ))) and buy yourself another one. And that's all.
- Galina
October 20, 2022, 21:14
Is it possible to combine wenge and ash oak in furniture?
What style does it suit?
The variety of shapes, shades, excellent quality make oak furniture extremely popular and in demand. It will be a harmonious addition to any stylistic solution.
An array of natural golden or rich dark shades is often used to make furniture in classic and modern styles, as well as the royally luxurious Empire style, graceful Art Nouveau, and exotic African style. Interiors in grunge, country, Egyptian, and Gothic styles cannot do without spectacular oak products. Bleached oak furniture will emphasize the respectability of classicism, the versatility of the loft style, and the simplicity and elegance of minimalism.
Solid, chic and at the same time elegant pieces of furniture made from valuable wood have a unique ability to combine with any interior, harmoniously complementing them or becoming the main decoration.
Oak in the interior
Oak is a highly durable wood that exceeds the density of pine, aspen and cedar. This is an aesthetically attractive, wear-resistant and rot-resistant material, therefore this particular material is often used in the production of furniture, doors and finishing materials ody tree.
Read also: Primary colors Palette Wiki Fandom
Video description
The video shows an option for making a light shelf for shoes:
An office equipped with interior items made from Sonoma oak will also look chic. This choice will appeal to those who put rigor and elegance first, those who love massive furniture, very practical and reliable, that can make the environment around them serious and businesslike.
Very massive, but at the same time very elegant furniture Source cozyblog.ru
Typically, men prefer to equip their offices with dark furniture. And all because she has a respectable appearance. But light tables and chairs better emphasize the spirit of modernity. With their help, it is easier to create an atmosphere of mobility and speed of decision-making. That is why ready-made cabinets made using Sonoma oak are more suitable for young, ambitious businessmen.
Light tables and chairs Source contract-mebel.ru
Oak color in the interior and its combinations: furniture, doors, laminate
Oak wood is a very popular material. It has high strength, resistance to rotting, and excellent aesthetic qualities. The spectacular texture with an expressive large pattern and a rich range of shades allow you to create picturesque interiors in a variety of styles. It is not surprising that manufacturers of furniture, doors and various utensils so widely use both natural material and wood chip materials - MDF, laminated chipboard with a coating that imitates the color of oak.
Doors
Doors are a very important part of the overall living space: the choice of color and door design should be taken very seriously. A light door does not overload the space and creates a nice neutral background. Also, the texture of bleached oak will be wonderfully combined with glass. Additional lighting can be provided through the glazing in the door, which is very important for dark rooms. You can achieve an interesting effect by choosing different shades and degrees of glass transparency.
In general, the atmosphere of a home with light interiors and an entrance door will be lighter and airier. They are great for narrow hallways and cramped spaces.
