In the age of information technology and active environmental pollution, many people try to use environmentally friendly raw materials in their lives as much as possible, from food to household utensils. Therefore, natural wood has gained popularity in the modern world. It would seem that wood, with color everything is clear. However, in this aspect, there are also various color options. Let's consider walnut-colored furniture and its possibilities in decorating an apartment interior.
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Walnut furniture has its own coloristic features on a psychological and design level.
This color has a positive effect on a person's mental state. Brown itself is a warm color in the color range, so it has a corresponding effect on the psycho-emotional state. Using it in the interior of an apartment will create a feeling of coziness, warmth, security and comfort.
Psychologists recommend using it in decorating the bedroom, kitchen, living room and dining room. In these rooms, they will have the most effective effect. Being a warm tone, it has a positive effect on digestion and will create a cozy atmosphere for friendly gatherings in the kitchen.
Brown is a warm tone, but walnut has various shades and can accommodate cold notes. Therefore, you have the opportunity to create any suitable atmosphere. If you want to make a study in cold tones, walnut furniture will also work well for this case, creating an atmosphere that promotes brain activation.
As we can see, this color is unique and will help to realize any ideas. Let's consider in more detail its varieties and possibilities of use.
Varieties
When talking about the varieties of walnut furniture, we can distinguish two main criteria for division: raw materials for production and shade. These two factors are interconnected, so the type of furniture will largely depend on the type of wood used as a base.
The most common color options are:
- Italian walnut;
Original handmade table in Italian walnut color - Milanese;
Kitchen made of wood of an amazing shade – Milanese walnut - Brazilian;
Elegant panels with a geometric classic pattern in a modular kitchen set with a color scheme of sandalwood and Brazilian walnut - American;
Original designer furniture made of American walnut - forest;
Functional computer desk made of laminated chipboard in hazelnut color - embossed;
Bedroom Venus Lux in classic colors - classic walnut and embossed walnut - walnut root.
Exclusive Italian furniture set - wardrobe with mirror and bedside tables made of valuable walnut root
You can see these names of different colors of the same walnut in the catalog when choosing furniture color. Be sure to compare them with the original or with other catalogs, since the color rendering of different monitors or magazine pages may differ, and as a result you will get "not what you wanted."
These varieties of walnut differ in shades - from the lightest to dark cold. They will also differ in the pattern on the surface of the wood. The most noble looks Italian walnut. It is quite popular and is used in the manufacture of not only furniture, but also doors. Milanese walnut is soft. It has a light color and almost invisible veins. If you want a pronounced pattern on the surface, give preference to embossed or gold. The color of the walnut root has its own unique pattern and a fairly dark color.
So this color has many varieties, be sure to pay attention to this when looking at the furniture catalog before purchasing it.
Combination with other colors
Since we have many different shades of the main color, let's look at combining them with other tones.
The large selection of walnut varieties gives us the chance to combine it with almost all colors. It all depends on what effect needs to be achieved and what is the basis.
Light shades such as Milanese or gold can be combined with white, beige, blue and other delicate tones. This way you will create a delicate and light image of the room. They go well with purple, pink, green. In general, bright, cheerful and delicate light tones are suitable for them.
For a cooler look, use American, hazelnut or root as a base. They will harmonize with both dark and light accessories. It depends on what effect you are trying to achieve.
Italian walnut is universal. It will create a good pair with other warm colors and create a pleasant atmosphere. It will also help to emphasize cold notes, being a wonderful background.
What parts is it suitable for?
Almost any furniture can be made of wood. And, of course, the walnut color is perfect for all the details.
A desk in the office is the first thing that comes to mind. Of course, it is better to make it wooden. This will help to create the right atmosphere for work. As for the color, it is better to choose hazelnut, American, embossed. Such shades are more rigid, have notes of cold currents, and have a beneficial effect on the process of concentration and maintaining efficiency.
It is better to choose a bed for the bedroom from natural wood. This material, as is known, releases substances that promote sound sleep, calm the nervous system, and comfortable rest. And warm brown will complete the job, having a beneficial effect on the emotional sphere.
Pay attention to this color when choosing a kitchen set, complement it with chairs and a table made of natural wood of the same shade. It helps to create a comfortable environment and combines well with various tones.
Walnut furniture is perfect for the living room. If you add warm yellow-orange notes of the fireplace to the image, you will get a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for friendly and family gatherings. The sofa, shelves and wardrobe - all this will perfectly accept this color.
Let's put the theory into practice.
We use it in the home space
As we have already discovered, the qualities of the offered furniture allow it to be used in any room, and the shade of the base - to be combined with the desired colors. Let's consider specific examples. Maybe our ideas will be reflected in your interior, or inspire you to create your own.
| Color type | Room | Accessories | Effect |
| Hazelnut | Work area, kitchen | Table, kitchen set | Tones up |
| Italian | Living room | Sofa, bookshelves | Warm atmosphere |
| Milanese | Bedroom | Bed, wardrobe | Relieves stress |
| American | Living room | Floor covering, doors | Strict cold style |
| Walnut root | Kitchen, study | Table, bookcases and kitchen cabinets | Refined strict style |
Here are the most common options. In general, you can combine and change these colors according to your wishes.
Kitchen
A place where, oddly enough, all members of the family spend most of their time. Therefore, the environment should be as conducive to frank conversation, a soft mood and stress relief as possible. Walnut furniture will help create just such an atmosphere.
You can use this color scheme when choosing a kitchen set, table, chairs. Both light and dark tones are suitable for the kitchen.
The combination of a dark and light set with beige or milky textiles will create a feeling of spaciousness and add cheerful notes.
Choose a two-tone set: dark walnut with green, and you will get a cheerful, at the same time warm "walnut kitchen". Here it is better to use soft light tones.
Bedroom
Personal space of each. This place should be calming, evoke positive emotions, set you up for recovery. Moderately light walnut, for example, Milanese, is suitable for this. Harmonizing with pastel tones, it recreates a feeling of tenderness, freedom and joy.
Moderately dark types (Italian, forest) will tone up the bedroom dweller, having cold notes. Having diluted it with soft light shades, you will get a real relaxation complex.
The design in the bedroom should be diluted with milky, beige or light pink curtains and delicate textiles.
Living room
A leather sofa framed with dark walnut looks noble and is perfect for creating a living room design. A room where friends gather to “warm up” by the fireplace and share secrets. There should be a soft, but at the same time down-to-earth atmosphere here. To create it, choose dark flooring and massive furniture. These details should be the color of dark walnut.
Complete the look with shelves, light accessories, mother-of-pearl curtains. If you are a fan of cold northern currents, this option also suits your taste. In this case, choose blue curtains, pillows of the same color, wooden or stone figurines as additional details. Paint the walls blue, light blue, white or gray.
Cabinet
The work office should have an atmosphere of cheerfulness and activity. All design details should stimulate a person to productive work.
Blue helps to concentrate. Red has a positive effect on performance. Green will help you quickly get into the mood for work and at the same time relieve stress. All these components of the color scheme in combination with dark walnut furniture are an ideal option for a comfortable environment in the office.
We hope our ideas have inspired you to come up with interesting and unique ideas. And walnut furniture will definitely help you in creating them.
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