When decorating the interior of a room, all details are important, including the color of the wood of the furniture. In particular, this should be taken into account when it becomes necessary to brighten the room, if the windows face strictly to the west, and the sun almost does not enter the room. Or, on the contrary, you need to add a little dark shades when the room, due to its location, is brightly lit by sunlight for most of the day.
In the first case, you need to choose light furniture, in the second, a dark wood color will do. Photos of many interiors make it clear that the color of the furniture affects the overall "mood" of the room. In this article you will find the answer to the question of how to choose the right color for furniture so that any room in your house or apartment is a model of harmony, elegance and comfort.
Furniture color is the main component of the interior
In any room, you need to consider the influence of color when creating an interior. With the help of furniture, any place in the apartment can be changed to a large extent, and it is very important what color wood is used to produce furniture that contributes to creating a cozy atmosphere. The skillful use of color in the choice of interior allows you to change traditional dwellings, givenlatest trends.
When choosing the color of the decoration of a room, you need to take into account various factors: where the windows go (if it is the north side, then it is better to stay on warm colors, if the south - on cold ones), light reflection, lighting quality, finally what zone it is: living room, kitchen, office, nursery. Bright, juicy tones will look best in the dining room or living room. But blue and white are associated with water and cleanliness, they are suitable for bathrooms, but you should not use them for the kitchen and dining room, it is better to stay in yellow or orange here.
Combination of colors in the interior
In addition, do not forget about the size of the room: bright walls visually reduce the room, dark ones, on the contrary, increase it. So, orange, yellow, and also red, for example, the color "apple tree", will help turn a large room with a minimum amount of furniture into a smaller, cozy and comfortable one. White and black, purple and blue will visually enlarge the room.
When choosing the right color for painting the walls, do not forget that furniture, curtains, decorative fabrics, curtains should be combined with the walls. If the furniture upholstery, the bedspread on the sofa, the curtains are patterned, then it is better to make the walls smooth. The issue of choosing colors and their combinations must be approached carefully, carefully weighing everything. For example, it is better not to mix green with red, this combination is difficult to perceive, especially if the colors are used in equal proportions. Lightyellow serves as an excellent background for almost any color (for example, in China, a yellow background is always used to demonstrate a collection of porcelain). Green, on the other hand, does not harmonize well with other colors, except for different shades of this color itself.
Restrained, calm tones are the best backdrop for valuable items. For example, a light gray background is perfect for a beautiful picture and solid furniture. The color of the walls must be combined with the color of the floor and furniture upholstery.
Different rooms - different wood colors for furniture
In the kitchen, it is best to use light-colored walls in combination with light-colored furniture. Contrast can be created, for example, with bright decorative items on the shelves, a picture, a vase, dishes, bright curtains.
If the bathroom is lit only by electricity, it is best to use light colors. Light shades of blue, yellow, cyan and pink are recommended. Pipes and various connections, and sanitary ware should be in the same colors.
In the hallways and corridors for wall decoration, you can apply a different color. Light wood furniture is ideal for such rooms. The ceiling can be “lowered” a little if you make it a little darker than the walls. A similar effect can be achieved if the ceiling and wall sections adjacent to it are painted 20-35 centimeters lighter paint.
In the living room, more neutral or cool colors are used, in this way you feel a surge of vivacity and energy.
For the bedroom, on the contrary, choose warm colors to createcomfort and coziness, but the main thing is that these colors are used in moderation, and the furniture will add elegance and emphasize all the sophistication of your room.
Wood colors depending on grades
So, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the colors that are characteristic of wood of various varieties. This knowledge will help you find a common language with a consultant in a furniture showroom when you need to explain to him what kind of wood color you need.
Light wood tones:
- light ash has a yellowish color;
- pine has a rich yellowish golden color;
- Karelian birch - a calm yellowish-golden hue with small "circles";
- beech - the color of the tree is light, with a bright pink tint.
Midtones:
- oak - brownish color;
- alder - a mixture of beige and reddish tint, the color "alder" is suitable for many interiors, photos of furniture in many salons show all the advantages of this type of wood;
- cherry - rich reddish-reddish hue;
- apple tree - brown color with a reddish tinge.
Dark woods:
- walnut is a classic, has a dark brown color;
- mahogany - dark cherry blossom;
- ebony - deep black.
Common woods for furniture
The most common option is pine. This tree has a light yellow or yellowish red color. This materialis not a very hard wood, but it attracts furniture makers with its ease of processing, and the manufactured furniture is characterized by sufficient durability and strength.
Trees that grow in northern latitudes are especially good quality. They are straight, have a good length and are characterized by a straight layer, which is also appreciated in construction work.
The advantages of pine are also in the price. In addition, it is a strong and light wood, lends itself well to woodworking tools, holds glue and other impregnations well, and many people like its color. Pine is a commonly used material for inexpensive furniture, as well as doors, window frames and other joinery, which are widely used in construction and interior decoration.
Walnut is one of the most popular wood colors used in the interior. Furniture made of this wood is ideal if you prefer style, elegant classics, modern. With interiors in the colors of the autumn palette, the color "walnut" successfully harmonizes. Photos of furniture made from this rich material clearly show that these pieces of furniture give the room a special completeness.
Furniture made from larch has many advantages. This material belongs to the group of the best in terms of carpentry and construction processes. Larch is a wood with a reddish tint, characterized by excellent strength combined with light weight. This breed is much more stable and stronger thanoak and beech. A tree whose color is special and very popular is larch. And its resistance to air and water is explained by the high content of resin in the wood. This tree is easy to process, which allows you to get a very high quality and smooth-looking material. Products made from larch are not afraid of wormholes, and they practically do not warp.
Oak has a hard and strong wood, the color of the tree is yellow-brown with pronounced annual layers. A variety of products, as well as floor and wall coverings made of this type of wood are in demand, being almost evidence of the high status of the owner who uses this material to equip the premises. The wood of a young oak is a plastic, hard material of an elegant greyish-brown color. But the old tree is distinguished by fragile and more yellow wood. When choosing this material, precautions should be taken to prevent wormholes.
Let's take a closer look at the most used colors for furniture.
White furniture is versatile
Dark colors of wood for furniture in the interior have become very popular because of their practicality, however, white furniture is in no way inferior to it. New technologies make it possible to make surfaces that are easy to care for.
White furniture will also perfectly emphasize the interior of the living room, kitchen - it looks stylish, elegant and expensive everywhere. The color "alder" looks especially chic. The photo shows all the benefitssuch a decision. It is no coincidence that classic furniture in light colors is now in demand in Europe. Light furniture has versatility and can be used in any style. White color can be different: it visually enlarges a small kitchen, and with platinum, gold and silver, white kitchens acquire the features of a classic style.
Dark furniture is a sign of luxury
Dark furniture also looks elegant, but not every color can be harmoniously combined with it. Dark colors give a room a special charm, especially if they are in harmony with upholstered furniture, decoration and lighting. In addition, dark colors can be diluted with pastels and bright shades - such solutions add even more charm, especially to the bedroom or living room.
If you want dark brown furniture, then the color "walnut" will do. The photo shows well that this furniture looks great, but you need to arrange the interior in such a way that this color does not dominate the room, otherwise it will crush. Since the black color itself is heavy, therefore it must be diluted. Black and white furniture is a good option. This color in the interior should be in harmony with other tones. No less stylish and fashionable combination, but more calm is black furniture against the background of green walls. It looks original and extravagant.
Mahogany - chic and elegance
The most solid and elegant furniture are products made from mahogany. Similar wood colorsfor furniture will give respectability to any room, make it luxurious and rich. Today, mahogany is one of the most common materials in furniture production and the most sought after by we althy buyers. The value of this type of wood lies in the strength and incomparable texture of wood, which makes mahogany furniture simply unique.
Oak is a reliable and strong material
Oak is considered to be another popular material for furniture production. Furniture is endowed with calming energy, so products made of oak normalize sleep and cleanse negative energy, creating a harmonious and calm atmosphere. Oak furniture is very strong and can serve you for many years. Moreover, furniture from this wood began to be produced a very long time ago. If you recall films about rich English nobles, they were very fond of arranging chic receptions within the walls of their castles, and always on solid oak tables crammed with various treats.
Oak furniture fits perfectly into any interior of a corridor or living room, emphasizing the aesthetic taste and high status of the owner of the room.
Combination of furniture color with wall decor
How to choose the color of wood furniture so that it fits perfectly into the interior? You can build on the tone of the walls. Below are various color combination options.
White walls. In the case when the walls in the room are white, the furniture can be absolutely any shade: dark yellow, red, red-brown,orange, burgundy, brown, blue, lilac, purple, magenta, black, green and so on.
Green color. Light wood will be in perfect harmony with the walls in such colors. But in this case, beware of purchasing turquoise or blue furniture. The most suitable options in this situation will be the following colors: dark red, dark yellow, red-green, brown, purple, dark blue, white, light gray, light orange.
Pink walls will be discordant with red and lilac furniture. But blue, gray and blue furniture will harmoniously fit in.
Light blue walls won't fit brown furniture. It is better if the furniture is dark red, burgundy, gray, dark yellow, blue, dark orange, black, white, dark blue.
Light brown walls will be perfectly combined with dark brown furniture, as well as dark red, like the color "apple tree". But it is advisable not to take white and yellow furniture.
Dark red walls will match light green, beige, light gray, light blue, white furniture. Only not the brown wood color "walnut".
Photos show that gray walls and furniture in red, purple, blue, black, dark gray, brown colors go well together. Furniture in orange and white is definitely not suitable here.
Grey walls also don't like yellow furniture, but you can guess if you choose dark brown, black, red, dark red, bluecolors.
What color to choose furniture is, of course, everyone's business. But if you want your home to look harmonious, pay special attention to the color of the wood, and then you will definitely make your home comfortable, cozy and stylish.
