Walnut color - furniture

Agree, when choosing furniture, many pay attention not only to the model, size, quality of materials and accessories, but also to color, because it is very important how the wall or cabinet fits into your interior. And here the recognized leader has long been the color of walnut. Furniture in this design can competently fit into any environment, because this material has an expressive natural pattern and a wide range of colors - from light honey to deep mahogany. Another huge advantage of the breed is that it creates coziness and warmth even in the coldest house or apartment. All about where such a breed would be appropriate, we will tell further.

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Special breed

Walnut can compete in quality with the leaders of woodworking - oak and beech:

• It is hard, but not heavy, flexible, but not fragile.
• Walnut is easy to process and polish with different compounds.
• It is ideal for creating various forms, since it does not break off and crumble during processing.
• Contrasting textured pattern - dark veins against the background of light strokes, you can admire ad infinitum.
• Color - from deep brown to light beige - gives room to any interior designer and is the hallmark of the breed.

A saturated shade of wood depends on how old the tree was cut:

• If these are young trees, then the breed has a light walnut color. It is soft and smooth to the touch.
• The older the tree, the darker it is. On the breed, which was cut down not in the first ten years, there may even be black streaks. A more mature tree, due to the large number of “lived” years, has a more saturated texture.

Important! Today, there are over a dozen types of walnut wood, however, black walnut, which is used only for decorating and decorating luxury items, is of the greatest value.

In furniture production, three main types are in use:

• antique nut - has the darkest shade;
• reddish-brown tones are observed in cognac nut;
• traditional walnut can be attributed to the lightest shades.

Important! When planning your home improvement, you will probably have to be puzzled by the choice of high-quality upholstered furniture in a suitable style. To help you, we offer the following our reviews on this topic:

• Upholstery manufacturers.
• Upholstered furniture - armchairs, sofas. Determine the shape, size, type.

Recently, many masters when processing walnuts in some places specifically make small holes, as if imitating the “turning” of wood by insects, which gives the breed an even more unique look.

Important! If you want to enhance the shade of your furniture and emphasize its rich texture, then use clear varnish to cover it. You should not hide multi-colored veins under bright colors, for this there are other, cheaper materials for furniture production.

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Manufacturing countries

Another important characteristic for this wood is the place of growth. The warmer the climate, the brighter the breed. Soil composition, moisture and sunlight have a big impact on color and texture:

• Walnut wood grown in France, Yugoslavia, Italy and Turkey belongs to the red species of wood. Its texture is larger, annual rings are more noticeable, they have specks on them, which, when properly processed, become even more saturated. This breed is considered the most expensive.
• Manchurian walnut grows in the Far East.This wood has a pronounced brown hue with gray streaks. It is inferior in quality to a walnut - since its density is less.
• Black walnut grows in the Crimea, the Caucasus and Ukraine. It differs from its “brothers” by high decorative properties, therefore it is often used for facing expensive furniture. Black walnut lends itself to decoration, it is polished, polished and varnished without any problems. Proper drying does not cause cracks; otherwise, many defects may appear.

Important! Despite the fact that raw materials are mined in different countries, each country has its own worthy furniture manufacturers. We described them in detail in the following publications:

• Quality furniture made in Russia.
• Kitchens - ranking of the best manufacturers.

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Application

Today, the color walnut is used not only for furniture. Doors, floor slats, wall panels, various decorative elements and picture frames are made from this breed. And many apartment owners want to bring a cozy atmosphere with these elements into their home. Sometimes it is not easy to figure out how to correctly assemble elements from different breeds and different colors. Let's try to figure this out.

Kitchen

If you decide to choose a walnut tree for furniture in your kitchen, then you need to clearly prioritize and determine the proportions. There are two options here:

• The color Italian walnut dominates the furniture. For example, a kitchen set is made entirely of this breed. Then you need to think about additional lighting. It can be large windows or additional lamps on the ceiling or on the walls. Only such an application will save the heat of the material.
• The second option involves only partial use. Creating an accent will be appropriate if the color is dark walnut furniture. If the entire headset is made in this shade, then this will visually reduce the space, and the headset will look very bulky.

The beautiful texture of dark walnut wood goes well with light "brothers" and serves as a kind of accent:

• It will be appropriate to use a dark nut in furniture on the lower tiers of kitchen cabinets.
• A beautiful combination can be obtained by combining the dark base of the island part of the kitchen with a light countertop of furniture.
• Walnut pattern, in which there are many color shades, no need to additionally decorate. Therefore, it will be sufficient to cover such a facade with a transparent composition.
• Fanciful fittings will also be inappropriate. It should be small in size and moderately concise, so as not to distract attention from the texture of wood.
• It is not necessary to combine walnut and stone in the decoration of the kitchen, especially marble. This, of course, is expensive, rich, but it looks rather ridiculous, because both materials have a very rich texture and here they will interrupt each other.
• Another relevant design technique for the kitchen is the execution of the countertop and the floor in walnut color. Such a neighborhood will harmoniously fit into any interior style.

Brown-honey tones can be used in any style. Furniture that gives natural warmth creates an excellent counterbalance to modern steel-made appliances. The sun's rays, falling on the tables or chairs made of walnut, will further emphasize the natural pattern of the breed.

Important! If your kitchen is large enough, then you can safely purchase furniture in dark, deep shades of walnut. Only in this case, the rest of the decoration should be bright, almost snow-white. Panoramic windows will perfectly complement this picture.

As we have said, walnut is very easy to process. Especially in the steamed state, it can be bent in almost different directions:

• Thanks to this property, designer furniture is made of wood - chairs with bent legs, various tables and supplies of an unusual shape.
• But the massive dining table made of walnut would be quite appropriate in the kitchen - an indispensable attribute of luxury, which can become the center of room design.

Important! The decoration of the breakfast and lunch area can be an original group of luxurious Milan walnut. The bent legs of a small table, the elegant design of the countertops, comfortable, but at the same time aesthetically attractive chairs. Such furniture will not leave anyone indifferent and will always create a mood for a pleasant conversation.

Living room

The color of walnut in furniture is so rich in terms of color and texture that it does not need complex shapes. Strict facades without decor, often with hidden fittings, will be a great option for any living room:

• For a dark saturated nut, create a solid, neutral border. Better - if the walls and other surfaces are designed in bright colors.
• Honey shades of the breed can be safely combined with bright, natural colors - orange, light green, mustard. It can be repeated both in the design of the walls and in textiles. This neighborhood is pleasing to the eye and creates an incredibly comfortable atmosphere.

The uniqueness of the walnut breed lies in the fact that it is able to expand the space, in particular to increase the ceilings. In order to achieve this effect, it is enough to supplement the light interior:

• thin dark walnut columns that visually extend the room;
• narrow, high chests of drawers or the same modules, from floor to ceiling.

In the living room, a set made entirely of walnut, as in the kitchen, will be appropriate only if the room is quite spacious. Ideally, such a dominant will fit when several more conditions are met:

• high ceilings;
• panoramic windows filling the room with light;
• additional lighting sources.

Important! The color of the Italian walnut in the furniture in the living room will look appropriate even in combination with wood wall panels. Only in this case, it is worth leaving at least one accent wall for a light finish.

If you furnish the living room in this way - it’s a bold decision for you or the size of the room does not allow, then a nut floor will be an excellent solution. This design of the main room will fill the interior with natural warmth and naturalness:

• Plus of such a solution - a floor board made of wood - it is environmentally friendly, beautiful and safe.
• The disadvantage of such flooring is its high cost.

Important! If the desire to make a walnut floor is very great, then you can choose a laminate with imitation walnut. There are quite a few such options on sale today, they will cost several times less and will not require such a careful attitude to yourself as wood.

Another design proposal for the use of walnut concerns the design of the space around the fireplace. Symmetry, luxurious deep color of wood and fire in the fireplace will harmoniously complement each other and the whole atmosphere as a whole.

Important! A competent layout of the room is the key to your convenience. Therefore, be sure to read the tips on the location of objects:

• How to arrange furniture in a room of 18 meters?
• How to arrange furniture in Khrushchev?
• Arrangement of furniture in the living room.

Bedroom

The color walnut for bedroom furniture is perhaps the best design decision. Such an interior has a special harmony, which is very important for the room where we come to relax:

• The same principle applies here as in other rooms - too much dark walnut can only be in a large space.
• Dark, colorful shades of the wardrobe and bed will be appropriate for large windows and pastel colors.
• If bedside tables or a dressing table are made of dark wood, then they should be located against a light wall.
• Only part of the bed can be made of walnut, for example, a headboard. The current accent can be complemented with textile pillows to match.
• Panels under the walnut breed can be decorated with the entire wall to which the bed adjoins.In this case, light shelves with various decorative elements will be appropriate on it.
• Walnut is appropriate even in a children's bedroom. Especially if the nut tone used to make the bed is repeated in a bedside table or bookcase.

Important! When choosing and arranging furniture in this room, do not ignore the advice of designers and representatives of the Feng Shui teachings. We detailed them in a separate article "How to arrange furniture in the bedroom?".

Bathroom

The color Italian walnut in bathroom furniture is a very appropriate solution for a spacious room that is larger than the usual standard parameters:

• Chocolate-honey shades will create a unique atmosphere of relaxation and pacification in the bathroom, combined with cream-colored sanitary ware.
• In this color scheme, both cabinets under the sink and wall panels above the sink can be made.
• In the bathroom, it will be appropriate to combine wood with tile. The main thing is to observe the basic rule in the design of this breed: the richer the nut, the calmer and lighter the finish should be.
• An excellent solution for such a room will be indoor plants, which will only emphasize the naturalness and environmental friendliness of the design.

Important! If you are going to make wood panels in a room where there will be high humidity, take care to protect the breed from water. For this, in any hardware store you can find special moisture-proofing compounds.

Cabinet

If you are an admirer of the traditional English style, then to create it, the color Italian walnut in furniture is a must. This exquisite breed is the personification of the classics:

• In your office, you can safely combine walnut with such bright colors as blue and emerald.
• Marsala will slightly balance the cool palette and create an original style.
• For English traditions, it will be appropriate to use wood not only in furniture, but also in decoration, which will only emphasize the severity of the business atmosphere. But at the same time, do not forget about additional sources of lighting so that the interior is not too gloomy.

Advice! To increase the lighting of the room, use reflective surfaces. For example, put a large glass on the countertop, and make the cabinet doors mirror.

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As you can see, even a study can be made at home cozy and stylish, if decorated with a walnut tree. As in any other room, this breed creates a unique atmosphere. If you do not pile up the space with voluminous dark cabinets, but competently combine exquisite walnut with pastel shades, then this design will be appropriate even for a children's bedroom.