Walnut-colored wood is one of the most interesting solutions in decorating floors, furniture and doors. Walnut is a tree with a completely unique color and a very distinctive appearance. Thanks to this, it allows you to diversify the interior, making it more visually pleasing. Today, not many people prefer monotony and solutions that everyone has in their room design. Walnut color looks amazing in the interior, but what other colors does it go best with? Design photographs will help answer this question.
Characteristics of furniture made of walnut wood
Walnut is one of the most expensive and noble woods. It has good characteristics that attract the buyer's eye.
A wide palette of shades can transform any interior - from classic to ultra-modern.
These include:
- Good polishability.
- It is resistant to rotting processes.
- The wood is distinguished by its density and viscosity.
- It has a beautiful pattern that changes along the length of the tree. So, in the butt area, it acquires contrast and originality.
Traps may form below during growth. In cross-section they have a unique and very beautiful pattern.
The forest walnut color of the furniture is an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, rich in the softness and natural color of natural wood.
They can be used for decorative purposes. The diameter of the mouthguard can be close to 2 meters. And the tree itself reaches a cross-sectional width of 1.5 meters and grows in height up to 30 meters. The density of the burl is so high that in the last century parts of carriages were made from it.
Walnut shade options
Depending on its growth, the nut may have its own palette of colors. And it is quite wide. Without going into details, you can notice the difference between northern and southern trees. For example, you can take a walnut.
The further south it grows, the darker its color will be. Conversely, in the northern part it will be light.
Spanish walnut
Occupies a leading position among dark walnut tones. The Peruvian plant has a middle name - nogal. Its characteristic appearance is dark chocolate interspersed with light stripes.
Walnut furniture is distinguished by a combination of the main brown color with a pronounced tint.
There is no need to pile up furniture of this color in the bedroom interior.
Italian
It has a dark red color and a lot of shades. It is dense and rich. Regarding the shades, they shimmer with yellowish, reddish and brown tones. They have richness.
This wood is rich, dark red.
Italian walnut in the color of furniture is not recommended with red flowers filling the interior.
Hazelnut
Another name is white hazel. The predominant colors are shades of both pinkish and brown. It can be polished and bends easily. In order to make blanks for furniture, thick branches are used, but thin branches are widely used in courtyard decor and in weaving cute baskets.
Hazelnut is the name given to common hazel, which is a deciduous shrub or tree.
Dijon nut
A distinctive feature of this type of material is a slightly green tint with a light brown color inherent in this type. Pairs perfectly with beech and maple. Suitable for bedrooms and hallways.
The wood of the Dijon tree is light brown in color, with a subtle greenish tint.
It has good clarity and is similar to beech material. It is characterized by pronounced dark stripes, thin in appearance, with slightly noticeable rays-strokes across the entire area.
French walnut
Restraint with all its severity and dark walnut is the color of the furniture, characteristic of this particular variety. Easy to choose matching colors. Suitable colors: honey, sand, reddish.
Designers like to work on French walnut-colored furniture, since the wood is quite dark.
American walnut
Another name is black walnut. The origin of the plant's name is based on its properties. It has a dark core and a wide range of color palettes. It is characterized by brown tones, from light to darkest.
Black or American walnut gets its name from its dark base.
There may be noticeable thin flashes of dark color on the surface. The wood is classified as “luxury”. And the defect, which is tortuosity and disorder of the position of the fibers, is very rare. Furniture made from this material is often used with beech items.
Features of light and dark shades
Color has a lot of possibilities. It can either decorate a room or make it dull and boring. With the right combination of colors and choosing the right shape of the material, everything will look harmonious.
A dark tone will create volume in the room if it is done in shades of white. But at the same time, a note applies: you should not take away the visual space from the room with tall and wide cabinets up to the ceiling. Replace them with low cabinets or chests of drawers.
One of the most versatile combinations that will add lightness and openness to any style.
Light walnut is the color of furniture and its shades, which include warm brown, and is universal. Suitable for any room. The shades can look harmonious both with light colors and with a contrasting wine shade.
The spectacular texture with veins of various shapes allows you to produce stylish and beautiful furniture.
Shades that give off a chilly vibe look incredible together with white, blue, even light green and light blue flowers.
Walnut furniture in the office, hallway, dining room
And in these rooms there is a place for walnut furniture! The office can be decorated in a classic style. To do this, choose beige paint or wallpaper for the walls, lay a discreet carpet on the floor, place a few vases and get a classic interior.
Any elements made of walnut wood, be it a chest of drawers in the hallway, dining groups in the dining room or furniture in the office, are real works of art. And they require a decent environment. Walnut furniture goes well with:
- carpets;
- heavy curtains;
- tapestries in gilded frames;
- Chinese vases,
- expensive porcelain.
If you want to recreate the traditional English style in the interior of your office, then combine walnut furniture with blue, bottle green, and emerald shades. Warm shades of furniture will balance the cool palette of finishes, and together they will create a harmonious, but at the same time original design of the workplace.
Combination of walnut with other colors in the interior
The tone of dark honey flows into all interiors, without exception. You can’t ignore it when choosing a modern home decor style. Goes well with various accessories. To create color harmony between the furniture and the overall picture, it is worth adding notes of the same color to the decorative details.
Combinations with red are undesirable.
Some of the combinations can make the room expressive. These include scarlet, ruby, lilac and some orange details.
From a work apron
A bright work apron is such a detail on which a lot depends.
If you make colorful walls, then its beauty will fade. The same applies if the kitchen furniture is matched to the tone of the apron.
For example, now quite popular combinations are: a colored apron made of tempered glass and a bright kitchen to match.
This is ugly, to put it mildly. And too intrusive. This is what it looks like:
If you have a colored kitchen, then no colorful aprons! This is the law.
If the apron is colored, then no bright kitchens
It is important
Here's what a colored apron looks like in combination with neutral furniture:
There is a difference, right?
Now, look at what the aprons look like in terms of color schemes. We have selected the most successful combinations and interiors with the right color.
Aprons in red tones
Red color does not tolerate the presence of many shades of its spectrum nearby. That is, pink, coral, burgundy, etc.
Only the right contrast or black, brown, gray and white colors go with red. The latter is a win-win choice.
Also, mirrors go wonderfully with a red glossy finish.
Aprons in blue and light blue tones
Blue really “loves” the white background color and natural, unpainted wood as an additional, second tone according to the three-color formula.
But blue, without any additives, is not the best option.
Blue is best used as a complementary color as it is too light for an accent color.
And so, it looks great paired with: light green, lilac, white and black.
Aprons in green tones
Green color goes well with yellow. If we are talking about shades of green, such as pistachio, olive and others, then yellow should be in their color scheme.
That is, sand and mustard would go well with olive, not pure yellow. Well, it also goes with white, just perfect.
Aprons in orange and yellow tones
Orange is “friends” with light green. Very good and fresh combination. Brown also goes well with orange. You definitely shouldn’t combine orange with yellow, blue, violet, or lilac.
Aprons made from natural materials
Here we can say the same as about finishing the walls with stone. If you have a marble backsplash, then select furniture or flooring that matches the color of its veins.
If it is made of granite, then you can make the same window sills in color. In general, duplicate the material somewhere again, not exceeding 10%.
Aprons with ornaments
If you have an apron with some kind of pattern, for example, oriental, then it would be good to duplicate it either in curtains, or in tiles on the floor or in a chandelier. You shouldn’t “push” it everywhere, otherwise the result will be excessive diversity.
Furniture and walls should all be neutral colors and textures.
Walnut-colored furniture for different rooms
These are exactly the components of the room that will add a touch of sophistication and sophistication. The material is suitable for many rooms in the apartment. Since the cost of walnut furniture is quite high, it is replaced with chipboard with veneer.
The main rules for their harmonious combination remain for all materials:
- Furniture made from this wood should not “merge” with the overall picture;
- Have good lighting, otherwise there is a chance of getting a gloomy and boring room.
Often, imitation walnut material is used. This does not affect the quality, but it brings aesthetic pleasure to both guests and the owner of the home.
Furniture in the living room
Prestige and high cost can be obtained using Italian walnut with patina. Styles that will look appropriate:
- Classical.
- Baroque.
- Modern.
- Antique.
The completeness of the picture is given by appropriate decor. Design style “Antique” - all its beauty is concentrated in a large number of brown shades, mosaic floors and the majesty of the room.
Any shade of brown, be it chocolate or wood, goes perfectly with white.
Design classics include expensive decorations, even carpets and paintings with gold elements. For a combination, feel free to use any of the tones of Milanese walnut. The overall beauty of the furniture will make everyone fall in love with it.
Bedroom furniture
Every detail of the bedroom is conducive to relaxation. The romantic style is appropriate for this requirement. It will be characterized by a combination of solid Milanese walnut with a wide range of white colors. As a result, you will get a romantic style with restraint.
In combination, it will be beautiful to use a matte or glossy finish. Just be careful not to overdo it with this addition in the bedroom.
Walnut-colored wooden furniture creates warmth and comfort in the interior.
The combination of walnut furniture will be harmonious and appropriate along with the delicate colors of the room, both above and below. One of which is pastel in a classic design. The reddish-red shades of objects, including the bed, will be emphasized only in contrast with the floor covering. Gold decor, if any, will add special beauty.
Furniture for the nursery
The main criterion for choosing pieces of furniture, decor, and accessories for the nursery is safety. Nothing should cause risk or fear for the baby’s health. This type of furniture is natural and meets all the wishes, even of demanding parents.
You can choose furniture for the nursery in any shade.
It is preferable to choose light colors. Walnut (Caucasian) or Milanese will come to the rescue here. You can also choose modular furniture made from this wood. This is already suitable for older children. Manufacturers create modules that are similar to work offices. They can accommodate a computer desk, a bookcase, there is room for a sports corner or other type of activity, and a bed.
Furniture in the hallway
Entering a room can begin with warmth and comfort. Walnut furniture can provide all this. They have a light color scheme, which makes them warm. The room acquires sophistication from the first step into it.
The chest of drawers will fit organically into the hallway in any color.
Thanks to the rich palette of shades of this material.
Kitchen furniture
Kitchen design options include a variety of light colors. For example, a set of beige with white or light green and even pink. The Italian look of walnut does not blend into monotony with them, but harmonizes appropriately. This is characteristic of him, and he will not lose his charm.
Not cheap wood will be emphasized by a combination with laminate and baseboards. The set requires a light background and a ceramic apron.
Interesting solutions
Let's talk about some interesting solutions that will help you choose the right furniture for your living room.
If the room is small, the best option would be to use light wallpaper that has a small pattern. In this case, it becomes possible to visually expand the living room space.
It is important to use all elements of wall decor functionally. For example, you can place large mirrors on opposite walls, and installing a beautiful decorative panel on the wall will become a distraction. Such techniques will allow you to divert attention from the low ceilings in the living room.
Walnut doors in the interior
It often happens that one material can look beautiful on blank panels but look terrible on doors with glass inserts. Eg. This is not all about a walnut door. It will look good in both cases. The only place where a door with a glass insert would not be appropriate is the bedroom. This is due to the fact that light can enter through it, which will interfere with restful sleep.
People choose light furniture for the nursery.
The inserts can be either plain glass or white matte. They come in various forms.
In interiors: modern, empire or classic, it is appropriate to use Italian walnut. This is due to the fact that modernity should contain natural materials.
Walnut furniture has its own coloristic characteristics at the psychological and design level.
In "Empire" you need to add a touch of luxury and wealth. And doors will come in handy here. Even in a classic style, the door looks harmonious, but don’t forget about the designers’ advice. Please note that in the classics you need to add splashes of herbal elements, gold or blue.
Modern
The Art Nouveau style is characterized by curves and rounded lines and asymmetry. Graceful weaves, various floral patterns in the decoration of doors, walls, ceilings and furniture - these are the main details of this direction.
The natural shade of Milanese walnut, characterized by its softness and unobtrusiveness, is close to the Art Nouveau movement. Interior doors designed in this style are distinguished by a diverse range of decorative finishing techniques using glass, stained glass, paneled parts and other elements.
The shape of the canvas in Art Nouveau can be either standard, with right angles, or with rounded ends, more like an arched structure. The surface is decorated with panels on a smooth canvas or partially glazed. Also, a Milanese walnut door in the Art Nouveau style can have a floral pattern on the wood itself or on the glass.
In a nursery or bedroom, you can install a custom door with curved lines and various patterns based on flowers or a marine theme: shells, waves or ships.
How to use color correctly
For color compatibility in the interior, you should turn to professionals. After all, they know how to combine seemingly incompatible things. Don’t believe the words that oak and walnut are ridiculous, but acacia is appropriate. After all, every wood has a lot of shades.
This color has a positive effect on a person’s mental state.
The first and most important rule from designers will be based on the fact that the floor should be lighter than the furniture. This is justified by the fact that the floor covering can act as a background for a furniture set. Some styles have their own color combinations.
Using it in the interior of an apartment will create a feeling of coziness, warmth, security and comfort.
Don't forget about the correct distribution. It is difficult to determine what the contrast should be between the floor, baseboards, door and furniture. Rely on your interior concept. For example, you wanted the floor to contrast with the door, and the baseboard to contrast with the ceiling. Or some other way. In any case, the design of the room should not contain more than two or three shades of wood at the same time.
Psychologists advise using it in decorating the bedroom, kitchen, living room and dining room.
As a result of all of the above, I would like to highlight that if you have the opportunity to purchase walnut wood, it will be a wonderful accent in any interior. It will add nobility, high cost and sophistication to your room.
The interior with walnut furniture looks elegant and noble
The walnut material has the same properties. Don't neglect the services of designers. They can help with the right combination of all the design details.
