Designers love to experiment with unusual color combinations; fashionable interiors on the covers of glossy magazines and design websites look unsurpassed. But in real life, most homeowners strive to find a clear base color that will match and unify the rest of the shades. Bleached oak can become such a lifesaver; the color of furniture, floors, walls or doors - in any case, the result will be stylish and pleasing to the eye.
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Production
The color of bleached oak in interior design has gained a foothold relatively recently, but its popularity is growing from year to year. The first products made from bleached oak appeared in Italy. The local craftsmen developed an interesting technology, which they used in the production of interior doors. The new product created a sensation - the doors looked both impressive and elegant.
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Soon after its appearance, successful know-how began to be used in the production of furniture, parquet and laminate; Also, budget types of wood began to be stylized as oak. The production of traditional bleached oak involves several stages. First, the wood is thoroughly dried and treated with a pigment substance. As a result of processing, the color of wood fibers changes.
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Then the surface is primed and finally coated with oil or clear varnish. After this treatment, the material becomes matte, repels dust and dirt, and its texture appears. To enhance expressiveness, the surface is sometimes brushed and covered with a patina of various colors (café au lait, silver, gold).
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Furniture and floors are made from wood, entrance and interior doors are made, and walls and ceilings are finished with it. In addition to solid natural wood, the market offers materials that imitate its structure: laminate boards, board materials (MDF), eco-veneer.
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What is bog oak
Bog oak is obtained through the process of long-term soaking of wood in a liquid with mineral salts, as a result of which the wood acquires new properties and original color. This process is called mineralization, which takes place in the natural environment. The extraction of such wood is carried out in places where oak groves grew thousands of years ago - often these are swamps. Changes in river beds carried them under water, where the trunks and branches remained intact and acquired incredible strength.
Under the influence of chemicals, the shade of the wood changed - it became darker and more saturated. And the outer layer usually consists of black plates of coal, although the oak was not in fire, but, on the contrary, under water for many centuries.
Application area
Previously, it was often used for interior decoration of palaces and castles.
Nowadays, this type of oak is used for the manufacture of furniture and interior decoration elements (parquet, wall slabs, mosaics).
Souvenirs and jewelry made from this raw material are also exclusive and very interesting. However, finding them is quite difficult, because the manufacture of such products is carried out by a narrow circle of specialists.
Benefits of use
Strength, durability, unique and unusual shade - these are not all the advantages of wood.
The distinctive properties of the material also include:
- Protection from parasites. This wood never harbors parasites. This may be due to the natural chemical treatment that the wood received as a result of the natural staining process.
- Spirituality. There are opinions that oak has unique powerful energy accumulated over thousands of years in unique natural conditions.
- Uniqueness. This natural product has no analogues in terms of aesthetic, religious, cultural and historical parameters. The exclusivity of the products is also due to the fact that there are no two identical trunks in the world.
This high-quality natural product has been valued and in demand at all times, but, unfortunately, oak supplies are limited and cannot be replenished. Although there were attempts at the beginning of the last century.
Color palette and color selection criteria
Any wood can be subjected to the bleaching process, but oak wood produces the greatest variety of colors. Sometimes you can hear the name “milk oak”, but the shade has many more nuances.
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The final color depends on the type of wood and pigment substance. Oak can be completely light (“Arctic oak”), silver, pearlescent or ash.
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Warm shades are represented by a wide group, including beige, milky, yellowish, peach, and smoky pink. The cold range is no less diverse: pale blue, sand, gray, unusual gray-blue or pale lilac shade. Some textures contain lilac, pinkish-gray, honey and cream streaks.
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This variability allows you to choose a shade to suit any interior design. The selection will be influenced by the following criteria:
- Design style. Stylistics determines such important criteria as the color of the walls or the color of the furniture; bleached oak is selected with design in mind. For classic and vintage trends, a material with an aging effect is suitable; for high-tech, a silver-gray or smoky lilac tone is suitable.
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- Interior color palette. You can choose similar shades and get a sophisticated interior, or play with contrast by highlighting the textured surface.
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- Room size, ceiling height. If the room cannot boast of the number of squares, light colors are preferred (although not required) - they will visually add lightness and volume. In a spacious room the choice is unlimited; dark or rich colors will be successfully complemented by decoration and furniture of any degree of whitening.
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- Room location. If the windows of the room face north or let in little sunlight, you should choose warm colors. In a room with good natural light, a cool gray-blue palette will work.
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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.
Using color in interior design
It is appropriate to include light interior details in rooms of any size. Today this is especially easy to do, since fashionable colors are found on most materials and objects:
- Furniture: Wardrobes, beds, kitchen sets.
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- Doors.
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- Architectural decor: cornices, moldings, baseboards, platbands.
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- Wall and ceiling panels, floor finishing.
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- Small decor: curtain rods, picture and mirror frames, lighting components.
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Designers advise bolder use of the color bleached oak in a private interior; Tips for combining colors are tied to the type of decoration and objects filling the space.
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Floor
Bleached oak flooring is a classic in many interior styles; He is especially respected by the Scandinavian style, minimalism and eco-style. It also looks harmonious in a room in country, Provence, contemporary (modern) style.
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The color bleached oak is very often present in the collections of parquet boards and laminate. You can also find porcelain tiles with imitation wood patterns on sale. It will become a wonderful floor covering for the bathroom and kitchen, and you will not have to worry that the material will deteriorate from high humidity and accidental splashes.
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In a room of any size, a light floor plays an important unifying role. It is not without reason that it is considered universal: it naturally creates a single space and harmonizes with all colors. If the room is large enough, light flooring can be combined with a darker (or much darker) door and baseboards. A contrasting solution will look especially stylish.
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A floor with the natural texture of bleached oak is one of the easiest ways to create a stylish interior, which is why it has remained at the peak of fashion for many years. But when choosing a natural coating, it is important not to forget about the peculiarities of the non-smooth bleached surface. Its grayish shades are most appropriate in styles such as Provence or shabby chic.
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A cold palette creates an aura of vintageness; the floor looks shabby and old, which is not suitable for all styles. In any case, it is important that the floor covering matches the dominant color of the interior.
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A light floor has an additional important advantage. Dirt, dust, dried water splashes and minor scratches are less noticeable on it. Laminate flooring, resistant to water, will be a good choice for the kitchen. It is easy to care for; the light-colored floor will retain its original color for a long time, even in direct sunlight.
Recommendations from experts
- It is necessary to consider the tone of the laminate with the predominant colors in the house. Failure to comply with this condition will give the interior an unnatural style. The room will turn out pretentious and pretentious.
- It is necessary to understand what tones will be used in the interior of the room, warm or cold. If warm colors are used in the interior, then a laminated coating of the same tones is used for the floor. Otherwise, the unity of the style solution will be violated.
- A variety of styles involves the use of different degrees of texture. A clearly defined texture is perfect for country style. In a room with a classic style, it is recommended to use a softer laminate texture.
- Laminate is considered a universal coating, but selection of shade and texture is still necessary. Before laying laminate flooring, it is necessary to level the floor. On a properly prepared floor, laminate flooring will not creak or swell.
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Walls and ceiling
For finishing surfaces, it is convenient to use bleached oak panels of various shapes (tiles, slats, sheets). Slatted options are chosen if it is necessary to correct the geometry of the room: vertical panels will raise the ceiling, horizontal panels will visually move the walls apart.
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Panels are often used for partial finishing; This way you can highlight a dining area or a relaxation area.
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Bleached oak on the ceiling is less common, mainly in eco-interiors. To give the ceiling a natural look, it is designed in the form of ceiling beams.
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Despite the beauty of the material, you should not go to extremes and decorate both the floor and the ceiling with it at the same time. This decision seems excessive, but this is not the main reason to abandon it. The fact is that the light falls on these surfaces at different angles, which is why the ceiling appears dark. Visually, the shades do not match, and it appears as if the floor has faded.
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Furniture
An attractive way to decorate is to use furniture in white oak tones; the color of this furniture makes the room lighter and brighter, which is important for small and dark rooms. The natural surface will come in handy for all styles. The exception is a room that should look respectable; It is better for him to buy dark furniture.
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Any furniture (for example, an oak-colored kitchen) harmonizes perfectly with the shades that prevail in modern interiors: brown, olive, gray, beige. But in a light interior you should be more careful about the shade of furniture. Similar tones can merge in perception, the room will seem faded and boring.
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Any furniture looks stylish in shades of milky oak, including the following items:
- Tables. Models for any purpose are popular: dining, writing, magazine, computer.
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- Wardrobes and chests of drawers, sliding wardrobes and storage systems with fronts.
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- Beds and bedside tables, shelves.
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- Kitchens. The opportunity to visually enlarge the space will be provided by a kitchen in the color of bleached oak in the interior; the combination of colors of the kitchen set and decoration is determined by general rules.
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About the combination of doors and floors
The shade of the doors must be in harmony with the color of the floor. The combination of bleached oak doors with light and dark floor colors is very effective. For a room with bleached oak interior and entrance doors, designers recommend choosing floor coverings in the following shades: ash, caramel, wenge, walnut, cherry, golden brown. The color of the floor should not be too flashy.
