Walnut-colored furniture in the interior always looks modern and appropriate; it is a classic that is not lost in time. The inviolability of the demand for walnut cabinets, sideboards and chests of drawers has a simple secret: the deep and original wood pattern is expressive, noticeable, beautiful and varied.
The wealth of colors and shades gives designers a wide choice of solutions, as does the varied texture. Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, American, and walnut are only part of the list of popular types of nuts used in furniture production.
Traditionally, walnut furniture is divided into:
- dark;
- light;
- gold;
- red.
The compatibility of walnut wood with other interior elements is the main thing that an interior designer should not go wrong with. However, he has a lot of choice.
What shades are there?
The choice of walnut colors is replete with shades.
The most popular of them:
Italian walnut color. Rich shade from honey to red-brown. The main difference between Italian walnut is its subtle texture; there are veins, but they are not as dark and wide as on other varieties.
Milanese nut. Although Milan is part of Italy, the shades of walnut wood in them are strikingly different. This light brown tone is more like gold or even red; it is less saturated, but also does not have a pronounced texture.
Spanish walnut. The palette and texture are strikingly different from the color of Italian walnut. The base is dark, rich, with a red tint. The veins are dark, chocolate, well defined.
The photo shows red walnut wood
American walnut. In the USA, walnut is more likely to be beige with a delicate gray coating, although its texture is also clearly visible. Furniture in such veneer looks unobtrusive, but at the same time expensive.
Embossed. The fifth walnut color combines chestnut and brown shades or even burgundy. Noble “redwood” color, can be used as an accent.
Gold. Of all the above wood colors, this one is the warmest, even softest. Natural veneer does give off golden highlights in the light, but the film also looks decent.
Walnut root. The root part differs primarily not in color (it can be different depending on the tree), but in texture: there are not veins or knots here, but beautiful burls.
The photo shows the texture of the root with burls
Burning Spanish nut
Spanish walnut (nogal), which came to us from Peru, is the darkest of all walnuts. Its color is amazing: dark chocolate wood with light stripes. At the same time, it is a very hard rock.
Dark chocolate shades of solid walnut look very expressive and contrasting, so there should not be too many such elements in the bedroom interior. If you choose Spanish walnut for a dressing table, bedside tables or to decorate a work area within a bedroom, then place this furniture against a light background. A pastel and even snow-white palette for finishing all surfaces of the room would be very appropriate here.
What does it go with?
A bright color like walnut works best when paired with a shade as neutral as possible, such as white. Cold snowy or warm vanilla tones highlight the texture of the wood without distracting attention or arguing with it.
With this combination of colors, walnut can be both large elements, such as floors, doors or kitchen facades, and small ones: niche design, small pieces of furniture (coffee table, bedside table).
To prevent details from different woods from clashing, designers recommend combining walnut-colored floors or furniture with something calmer and less textured. For example, dark uniform wenge, light beech or oak. Look how a set of table and console in wenge looks great on a walnut floor:
The photo shows a combination of wenge and walnut
If the designer is faced with the task of giving the space an atmosphere of uniqueness, walnut furniture in the interior is combined not with light tones, but with bright ones: green, blue, pink, lilac, red. With the first, natural wood or imitation looks as natural as possible: shades range from light green to emerald or pine.
Milanese nut: positive mood and home comfort
Milanese walnut is a very livable color. It goes well with:
- products from the same array;
- cherry, bleached oak;
- warm and calm shades of a different range, for example, caramel, sand, ocher;
- gray, greenish, pink colors;
Furniture of this color combines amazingly with products made from genuine leather.
Milanese walnut is the color of comfort and tranquility. Interiors where this color scheme prevails are warm and homely.
Features of furniture in this color
Walnut-colored furniture is a classic. Thanks to its beautiful texture and neutral colors, it looks amazing in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, hallway, office and even bathroom.
The style of the room also does not matter: walnut is good in a strict classical interior, a luxurious palace interior, a minimalist modern one: it all depends not on the shade, but on the design of the facades.
To make sure, take a look at the photo of walnut-colored furniture below. Solid doors with discreet handles on the cabinets give off a modern design, while gold fittings and milling give off a classic design.
The traditional nature of walnut-colored furniture allows it to be used in sets not only in the kitchen: sets of bed + cabinets or desk + shelving will not look “too much” even in small spaces. On the contrary, warm wood will add coziness to the room and make the atmosphere soft and homely.
The only caveat is that when choosing walnut furniture, you need to carefully select wallpaper and accessories.
As for the finish, it is better if it is as neutral as possible. To match the warm color of Italian wallnut furniture, choose a beige, creamy, creamy base. Gainsborough, graphite, diamond will suit the cold American style.
With decor, everything is not so limited: you can decorate a tree with ethnic elements (carpets, vases, masks, figurines), modern (frames, mirrors, plant pots), classical (books, flowers).
Combination of walnut and wenge oak colors
Wenge oak is much darker than walnut. When choosing interior items in wenge color, pay special attention to the shape - it will stand out in contrast, both against the background of walnut and other colors. In general, this composition looks very rich, so it’s worth choosing the appropriate wallpaper.
The combination of brown wallpaper with a gray and pink pattern will go perfectly with the color of walnut. It is better to choose upholstered furniture for such a room in bright brown leather. A wenge-colored bookcase or sideboard is also welcome - it is advisable that they be closed with glass doors.
Add muted red or purple curtains to your room design. Some elements may be lilac.
Door handles in wenge color, select light bronze colors
How does it look in the interior of the rooms?
Living room
In the living room, walnut is used on the floor, walls and, of course, in furniture. Choose beautiful varieties of neutral shades - American, Italian, Spanish. Furniture can be supplemented with glass inserts or plain lamination - light or dark.
Kitchen
Wooden kitchens never go out of fashion; they look amazing both in strict minimalism and ethnic Scandi or boho. In the first case, warm wood is diluted with cold plastic, glass, and metal. In the second, they make it even warmer through textiles: curtains, rugs, towels, napkins.
Bedroom
A tree in the bedroom is always a great idea. Even if you combine warm walnut with cold marble, concrete or metal, the room will still remain cozy and conducive to relaxation.
Hallway
Wood, especially dark or red, is rarely used in hallways, because... it visually reduces the already small space. But if the goal is to add presentability to the entrance area, order a hallway in walnut.
Cabinet
The workspace can have walnut furnishings and decoration: in the photo the walls, doors, built-in cabinets are in the shade of golden walnut.
American walnut: luxury and respectability of the interior
American walnut is a symbol of luxury and respectability. This type of nut has a more uniform and rich texture. American walnut, characterized by its hardness and resistance to deformation, is used for the manufacture of luxury furniture.
The range of colors of American walnut is very wide: from light brown to chocolate tones. When decorating a room, combine furniture with light, soft colors. You can add warmer beech to the decor: this will add piquancy to the interior.
Advantages
A product with this color gives the room a pleasant touch of luxury and aristocracy. The room gains charm and comfort. Among the advantages of this color, the following positive points are highlighted:
- The atmosphere in the room is additionally filled with warmth.
- There is a presence of peace and tranquility in the room.
- Helps create a comfortable and cozy atmosphere in any living space.
This model becomes a universal solution when choosing a model. First of all, it will harmoniously fit into any modern interior, complementing the established style with notes of aristocracy. This makes the demand for Milanese walnut door leaves colossal. Along with the possibility of using this color in any style of room, it is more often used when decorating rooms with light shades.
Canvases
Nut kitchen
In the interior of the kitchen, walnut furniture in the English style will look very impressive. You can choose an elegant set with natural facades and expensive handles, or you can choose a simpler solution. Any walnut-colored furniture will create coziness in the kitchen due to its natural warm shade. The room is immediately filled with light.
To decorate the kitchen walls, you can choose beige, yellow or a light shade of brown. If you want a more formal interior, go for the gray version of the walls. Remember that walnut does not go well with red. However, if you really want, you can place several red accessories in the kitchen. Buy, for example, burgundy-colored dishes.
