Every person who has started a renovation or decided to change the decor in the house faces several questions - what color to choose as the main color in the interior, how to choose the optimal combinations and combinations, and also where to even start? As a rule, professional designers offer us rather complex combinations of colors and materials that look great in pictures in a magazine, but what about in real life? This is where you need to calm down and go from the simplest, without trying to repeat the intricate projects of the pros. So let's turn to the shade of bleached oak, which is basic and neutral enough to easily fit into any interior.
Scope and principles of application
If we talk about classic colors in the interior, one of the popular colors can be called bleached oak. Perhaps this is one of the color solutions that will look good in almost any room, be it the color of the floor, doors, furniture and even walls. Since the shade is quite light, it creates the feeling of a visual increase in space. Even in a small room, using laminate or parquet, as well as furniture in the shade of bleached oak, you can achieve lightness and “uncrowded” space. Of course, there are also some peculiarities in the use of this shade - it is important not to forget about accents - darker or brighter details in the design of the room. For example, create a contrast between furniture and flooring, choose brighter textiles, or focus on wall decorations. The shade of bleached oak will be an excellent background for your experiments.
Illumination of space
So, for the north side you should choose beige and sand shades. If it is sunny and well filled with daylight, you should opt for gray colors.
White oak doors in the interior
White oak in the interior
White oak room design
Color palette
To get the whitening effect on a natural oak board, it is specially treated. First, soft fibers are removed from the surface of the board using brushes. The resulting recesses are filled with a light compound to whiten and emphasize the natural grain of the wood, and the board is coated with a transparent protective varnish on top. Of course, the modern market offers not only natural solid wood of this shade; eco-veneer, laminate boards, and MDF and laminated chipboards coated in bleached oak color are now widespread. But the palette even within this shade can be quite wide. These can be warmer - yellowish or bright beige shades, and cooler, silvery colors with the effect of aged wood.
Manufacturing technology
The cost of the finished product will depend on the materials used in production. Such a specific surface can be obtained in three ways. For this we use:
- Lamination;
- Veneer application;
- Using solid wood.
Lamination
The manufacturing process begins with the assembly of a frame from special bars. Coniferous wood blanks are used as raw materials. They are glued together using a press into a single whole. MDF boards are laid and fixed on the surface on both sides of the workpiece. After all the preparatory work has been completed, the canvas is covered with a special polyvinyl chloride film.
Laminated doors are a budget option due to the use of inexpensive materials in the manufacturing process. PVC film has proven itself in any operating conditions, even in rooms with high humidity. The only significant drawback is that if the slightest damage occurs, the surface cannot be restored.
Veneering
The door frame manufacturing technology is identical to the previous one, only wood veneer is used as a covering. It is made from natural solid wood, which explains the increased cost of the products. The blanks are cut into thin sheets and undergo a bleaching process.
Interior doors covered with veneer are much more expensive, this is due to the fact that natural solid oak is used (albeit partially). There can be many options for surface relief, since the material is subject to any decorative effect.
Using solid wood
During the manufacturing process, the door leaf goes through several stages of processing. Initially, the wood is dried. As a result, the moisture level of the material should not exceed 8%.
The next step is bleaching. Special compounds that have a whitening effect are applied to the surface. The resulting canvas with a milky tint is treated with special oils.
The final stage is to coat the door with varnish. In some cases, if required by the technological process, a primer is first applied to the surface. Varnish treatment involves double application of the material.
Flooring
The following floor finishing materials are available in the shade of bleached oak:
- natural parquet;
- laminate;
- porcelain tiles.
Covering the color of bleached oak, be it parquet flooring or laminate, not only visually makes the space wider, but also, due to the presence of a wood pattern on the surface, will add a touch of “naturalness” to the interior. “Woody nature” looks especially good in apartments and houses in the Scandinavian, Provence, and country styles, but even in a modern minimalist interior, a floor in the shade of bleached oak will look organic.
In large rooms, you should visually delineate the space with a light floor so that it does not appear “washed out” by using dark furniture, or darker doors and baseboards.
The great thing is that with the advent of wood-effect porcelain tiles, the shade of bleached oak can be used on the floors or walls of the kitchen and bathroom. In addition, tiles with a wood pattern in the bathroom are one of the fashion trends in the interior.
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.
Wall and ceiling panels
While this type of finishing materials is not very popular in mass consumption, the use of wooden panels can achieve amazing results. Such a panel can be presented in the form of a single sheet, tile or separate board and slats.
Wood-colored walls and ceilings will add a touch of simple luxury to the space and make the interior more stylish and interesting.
If you are the owner of a large wooden house, then finishing the interior with such bleached oak panels will give the interior a more modern sound. At the same time, decorating walls and ceilings with wood will look very natural and natural. Don’t be afraid to use panels in small spaces either - in the shade of bleached oak they will look “correct” even in a small apartment and will help zone the room. It is not necessary to fill all the walls or ceiling with them - it is enough to place accents - to designate the area behind the TV or the dining area.
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.
Furniture
Furniture of this shade is very versatile, it does not burden the space and looks weightless compared to dark interior items. This is just a godsend for small apartments and dark rooms. Moreover, any type of furniture in the color bleached oak will look stylish. Sliding wardrobes and storage systems with facades in this shade look less bulky, walls and fittings also acquire a lighter sound. Small elements of room furnishings, such as bedside tables, coffee tables and shelves, in bleached oak color fit better into the interior - they do not create visual noise, while continuing to fulfill their functional load.
Kitchen
This is the special room where you spend most of your time. That is why decorating this room requires special attention.
A white oak kitchen is a unique combination of classic style with warmth and comfort. It will look great with furniture in shades of mountain larch, cool pastels combined with gray and green elements, and blue motifs. It is also recommended to choose accessories in the form of matte bronze. Bleached oak harmonizes well with the modern interior style.
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.
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.
Combination with other colors
The color of bleached oak peacefully “coexists” with rich, contrasting colors. They emphasize the naturalness and natural beauty of the light coating.
- Floor. If you decide to use a light floor covering to decorate the room and the room has a large area, it is better to choose, as mentioned above, a contrasting baseboard. This can be a completely painted baseboard, without wood grain. Shades of gray are good - it is basic and classic, it will go with everything. If you prefer a baseboard with a wood texture, then it is better to choose a darker shade, but with the same degree of color warmth as the floor.
The plinth must be the same color as the door, then the interior will look complete and harmonious.
The bleached oak floor provides a fairly wide choice of wall colors, although to create a comfortable environment from the point of view of visual perception, it is better to focus on natural shades: white, shades of beige, mustard, brown, pistachio, green, gray, blue and light blue. If the room is large, you can try fairly dark shades of the walls in combination with a light floor.
- Wall and ceiling panels in bleached oak color will look great together with brickwork, plaster, and plain painted walls in neutral shades.
- In furniture pieces, a combination of bleached oak with black or fresh, rich colors will look trendy and interesting. Bright kitchen facades or living room sets in combination with a frame in a neutral light shade will be a good color scheme and will refresh a boring interior. Turquoise, yellow, orange and even pink, if desired, will fit perfectly into the decor. For those who are not yet ready for bright furniture, a variety of textiles in interesting colors will help create interesting accents. These can be curtains, bedspreads, pillows, even such complex shades as purple, emerald, bright red will only emphasize the restraint and freshness of bleached oak, and create a fashionable contrast in the decor of the room.
About choosing curtains
Light furniture goes well with curtains of rich colors. When decorating rooms with bleached oak furniture, experts recommend giving preference to the following options:
- chocolate;
- honey;
- caramel;
- cocoa;
- baked milk flowers;
- warm chocolate flowers;
- chocolate red;
- light chocolate.
Bleached oak furniture goes well with curtains in gray, blue, emerald and purple shades. Products made in gold and silver tones, as well as black, also look great. Blue and cream curtains go well with light furniture.
Application in rooms
Living room
This is the room where the family most often gathers and where guests are invited. The atmosphere in the living room should be calm and comfortable, conducive to communication. The texture of bleached wood on the floor, walls of the room and in pieces of furniture helps create a light, relaxed atmosphere. The main thing is to maintain balance, and following the advice on decorating the space given above, dilute the light interior with a bright armchair or interesting sofa cushions.
Bedroom
Bleached oak in the bedroom interior will create a peaceful environment conducive to rest and relaxation. Flooring and furniture in a natural light shade are perfect for this room. An interesting solution would be to decorate the area behind the head of the bed with wall panels with a wood texture.
Kitchen
In the shade of bleached oak, you can make not only the frame, but the entire kitchen set. Light wood cabinets and a stone countertop in natural shades with a black hob will create a composition that is pleasing to the eye - the kitchen will look simple, but at the same time luxurious. The style of furniture can be absolutely any - both country and high-tech, they look wonderful in bleached oak. Dining group: table and chairs in bleached oak color, they look very stylish and will not visually clutter up even a small kitchen. In addition, they will fit almost any kitchen facade.
Bathroom
As mentioned above, wood-effect tiles look good in the bathroom. A light shade will increase the space, and the wood texture will add a flair of naturalness and a feeling of closeness to nature. The facades of bathroom furniture in bleached oak look expensive and solid.
Hallway
Since the hallway most often has artificial lighting, using a light shade for the floor, furniture, walls or doors will be very appropriate and will create coziness even in a very small dark space.
If you want to create a laconic and modern interior, but at the same time maintain a cozy atmosphere at home, then finishing materials and furniture in the shade of bleached oak will be a good basis for your design ideas. This color is very easy to combine with different shades and textures, and fits well into any room of the house.
Review of manufacturers
Finding your ideal bleached oak door is not an easy task. Having decided on the style and what shade you want to find, you can safely go to the store. Choosing doors on the Internet is a rather controversial decision, since the screen and photographs do not always truthfully depict the true color of the door.
It is generally accepted that doors from Europe have excellent quality. However, the prices for such doors are also “excellent”.
The following manufacturers are popular:
- Italy: Garofoli; Tre-Piu; Dolce Vita; 3elle.
- Spain: Uniarte; Portadeza and also Luvipol.
- Germany: ComTür, Wippro, Hörmann.
- Finland: Matti Ovi, Fenestra, Jite.
Doors from Belarus have less “biting” prices. The products of such companies as Belwooddoor and Green Plant are loved by customers for their naturalness and good quality.
The Russian manufacturer does not lag behind its foreign counterpart. This is confirmed by numerous reviews of the products of market leaders. Among domestic companies you can find products made from solid wood, MDF and PVC, laminate, and in different price variations. There are both budget options and expensive ones.
Recognized leaders - furniture brands "Sofia", "Volkhovets" are ready to offer the buyer the widest selection of doors, including bleached oak colors (or a very similar shade). True, among the network of such stores there are dishonest dealers. "Sofia" has a long delivery time. "Volkhovets" was noticed to be defective (which occurs upon delivery). Both companies have high prices. But the title “Mark No. 1” (2016) is not simply awarded, and the bulk of Volkhovets products are of impeccable quality. And the service life of 10 years from Sofia inspires confidence.
You can also find a good door from other manufacturers who are no worse than the industry leaders, many of them are practically not inferior to them in quality and cost.
Other companies that have proven themselves:
- "Alexandria Doors";
- "Alvero (Leader)";
- "Art Deco";
- "Dariano Porte";
- "European";
- "Cabinetmaker";
- "Matador";
- "Solid furniture";
- "Ocean";
- "Onyx";
- "Framir".
Of course, each manufacturer has its own specifics, pros and cons. Some are marked by long delivery times, manufacturing and transport defects, less than decent representatives in the regions, and counterfeits. But some stand up for their reputation and confirm it with certificates (“Ocean”), some provide reasonable prices (“Alvero”, “Doriano Porte”, “Onyx”), some have extensive experience (“Cabinetmaker” ").
But, one way or another, choosing a high-quality door from a domestic manufacturer is quite possible.
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.
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