Choosing a bleached oak kitchen

Light colors in the interior of the kitchen visually increase the space. It is not without reason that bleached oak has become so popular nowadays. Let's consider how to choose the design of the kitchen in this color.

The choice of shade in the design of the kitchen depends on the taste preferences of the owner. But when thinking about the design and color of the headset, you should pay attention to the features of this or that material. There are quite a few advantages when choosing the color of bleached oak for the interior of the kitchen.

1. Light shades work equally well in small spaces as well as large ones. They will visually expand the standard kitchen in high-rise buildings, and make the dining room made according to their project truly airy and free.
2. The shade in question is neutral, which allows you to choose a variety of companions for it. There are few colors that will look bad with bleached oak.
3. Against the background of kitchen furniture made of this type of material, it is easy to place the necessary accents: make an interesting apron, hang a panel.
4. With bleached oak, various baskets, breadbaskets, stands for hot dishes are perfectly combined. These accessories add coziness, but they are not suitable for every shade.

In addition to the obvious and indisputable advantages, a bleached oak kitchen has a number of disadvantages.

1. For lovers of perfect cleanliness, the choice of such a kitchen will be marked by a thorough daily cleaning. Any dirt becomes visible against the background of such a light headset.
2. If an unnatural material is used, then in the process of wear, abrasions and scratches are strongly visible. The artificial base differs sharply in color from the coating.
3. Cold shades of bleached oak can subconsciously reduce appetite. But to some, this feature may seem like a plus.

The color of bleached oak has a huge number of variations. There are even gray and lilac shades, as well as yellowish and ivory.

Since any light color visually expands the space, the kitchen in the color of bleached oak is ideal for small rooms in Khrushchevs.

An interesting effect can be obtained by choosing the color of antique bleached oak. Various scuffs will give the kitchen a vintage look. Such decor is now in great demand. For example, furniture with a patina. By itself, the patina appears on old dense wood. But it is much easier to carry out artificial patination and get the desired effect.

Sonoma is one of the popular shades of light oak. Its distinctive feature is strong relief and rough drawing. Sonoma oak kitchen sets are pleasant to the touch and look, which makes them in demand on the market.

The color of bleached oak is in great demand in kitchen furniture. The headsets are made both from natural materials, oak itself, and from MDF, chipboard and plastic, which makes it possible to reduce the cost of production.

The light shade of bleached oak is combined with almost any color, being a versatile material for kitchens and kitchen furniture. Various tandems with bleached oak are popular.

• Red tree. The bright contrast is perfect for the kitchen, as this combination increases the appetite. A delicious mahogany color will benefit from such a companion.

• Wenge. One of the most successful combinations with bleached oak. Wenge is a dark African tree that also has horizontal stripes of woody patterns.

• Light larch. At first glance, these shades are practically the same. From a distance, a set made of a combination of larch and bleached oak will look like one solid wood. But if you look a little better, you can see the difference. After all, larch is always warmer and sunnier, and oak is colder. It turns out a peculiar and interesting to the eye play of shades.

• Classic kitchen in bleached oak color. The floor and walls are a couple of tones darker, which makes the headset stand out perfectly. Glass inserts in furniture add even more lightness and airiness to the overall look.

• Luxurious set with patina. Copper knobs, traditional relief and antique gas stove add to the vintage look of this kitchen.

• Wenge and bleached oak. The play of contrasts is just superb. Comfort and simplicity are combined in this headset. A dark countertop is a good solution if the backsplash stays light. And the dark hob and oven complement the African wenge color.

• Cool shade combined with stained glass inserts. Classic kitchen with a cold bleached oak shade. Glass, the glossy surface of the island, metallic kitchen appliances - all this makes the composition very neat and modern.

• A beautiful apron as an accent. A bright kitchen with an original apron makes the space so cozy and light. The simplicity of the furniture does not spoil the overall look, which is complemented by bright accessories.

• Classic again. The warm shade of wood is mesmerizing. You want to cook with such furniture as often as possible. The duet of light floors and walls with oak furniture is especially good in this composition.

• One of the best duets is wenge plus bleached oak. A light top and a dark bottom are classics that also do not pass by kitchen sets. An unusual apron of the same theme with a table top serves as a decoration and a transitional link in this composition.

For an overview of the light oak kitchen, see the next video.