Bleached oak

Oak is often used for finishing the house. In addition to being strong and durable, this material adds a noble and luxurious look to the interior. The processing of wood is laborious enough and must be carried out with strict technology. But, despite this, the material is popular.

In addition to the usual color, designers use a bleached wood, in particular an oak, in the interior. To obtain this effect, the wood is bleached in various ways.


Oak flooring

The use of such material is actual both for the classical style and for modern directions in the design of premises. Many manufacturers offer laminate and parquet from oak whitewashed. In addition, it can fit well into any color range, but you should observe certain conditions:

Also currently offered linoleum , imitating the surface of the bleached oak. In small kitchens, a light coat is a good solution, as it visually increases the area of ​​the room. In addition, the linoleum is easy to care for and remove dirt from the surface.

Furniture made of whitewashed oak

The use of light furniture in the interior makes it more airy and light. This is especially true for small rooms or for premises with a lack of lighting.

For example, furniture from the whitewashed oak in the hallway, where there is often not enough natural light, will look good. In many apartments, this part of the housing does not have a large area, therefore it is necessary to select furniture carefully. After all, it should be a minimum, but it should be functional and, of course, in harmony with the whole interior. A practical solution will be a wardrobe made of whitewashed oak. It can store not only clothes and shoes, but also some large household items. Light colors will make the room more elegant and light.

In the living rooms with walls in pastel colors, light furniture looks beautiful. This design is suitable for a classic style. If you plan to equip the room in one of the modern directions, then the furniture of light colors will look good against the background of darker walls. But it should be borne in mind that this solution is more suitable for spacious rooms. In the rooms in which a vintage style is created, furniture of grayish tones is appropriate.

In addition to cabinets, chests of drawers, we should not forget about dining or coffee tables, which should fully fit into the overall image of the room and complement it. Therefore, the selection of the table should be approached no less carefully. It should be of suitable size and shape. You also need to look at the quality of workmanship. Appearance also plays an important role. If the room is made in a light color scheme, then the worktop made of whitewashed oak will become a real decoration and will attract a glance. In such a living room it will be pleasant to be, both to guests and family members, because the room itself radiates affability.

Doors from bleached oak are increasingly found in the interiors of apartments, because they do not look cumbersome and fit well into bright rooms.