All about the color bleached oak

Modern designers in the process of interior decoration use a wide variety of colors and shades. At the same time, experts adhere to the traditional rule - all colors must be combined with each other. It is also important that the colors used match the style of the interior. Today in our article we will talk in more detail about the bleached oak tone. This color has become widespread in the past few years and has gained popularity among users.

The bleached oak color looks very stylish and attractive. To obtain it, natural woody species are treated with a specially designed pigment substance. In the people, the shade of bleached oak is often called "milk oak". Undergoing processing, the wood is not only exposed to the influence of the pigment, but also varnished or primed. Ultimately, the tone of the material changes, as well as a new matte and textured shade.

It is very important to familiarize yourself with the distinctive characteristics and properties of this material. In advance, one should take into account the fact that they are not only positive, but also negative. So, the pluses include:

• strength, stability and reliability;
• long service life;
• ease of maintenance and restoration;
• the material does not turn yellow over time;
• ability to repel pollution;
• high performance characteristics;
• resistance to decay processes.

However, in addition to the advantages, one should also remember about the existing disadvantages. So, the most significant of them is the fact that bleached oak painting materials are quite expensive, accordingly, they are inaccessible to a large number of people (especially for those users who are in an unfavorable social and economic situation in society).

In general, it can be concluded that the merits of the color significantly exceed its disadvantages. That is why it is very popular and in demand among users. In this case, the final decision still remains with the user, so it is recommended to weigh the pros and cons in advance, so as not to regret the decision in the future.

As mentioned above, the color of bleached oak is very popular and in demand among consumers. Therefore, it is used in a variety of finishes.

Milky oak color is great for creating such pieces of furniture:

• table top (for example, for a desktop in the office);
• dresser;
• wardrobe (suitable for installation in almost any room - bedroom, hallway, nursery);
• wall;
• bedroom set;
• rack;
• kitchen or dining table;
• bed;
• shoe rack;
• bedside tables;
• hinged shelf;
• TV stand;
• floor hanger;
• corner.

The widespread use of this shade is due to the fact that in appearance it looks very expensive and noble. Accordingly, furniture painted in this tone will give status to any room.

Often the color of bleached oak is used in decoration - for example, PVC wall panels, flooring, cladding can be made in this tone.

So, as for the flooring, parquet or laminate in a light shade is well suited for decorating a small room. However, it is also worth remembering the disadvantages - such a floor will have to be washed much more often and more thoroughly.

More often the tone of milk oak is used for walls and ceilings. At the same time, as finishing materials, you can choose not only traditional panels, but also slats, sheets or even tiles with a seamless texture. With materials in a light shade, you can completely decorate the surface or combine bleached oak with other shades and textures.

Quite often, doors are made from materials of the milky oak shade. Wherein there are 2 options for their position in the interior - such doors can harmoniously fit into the overall interior or be accentuated. In addition, the combination of a light material with transparent or frosted glass is quite popular.

In addition to the classic areas of application of the milky oak shade (for example, for wall decoration), it can be used to decorate the facade of a house, a threshold, a window sill, a staircase or a cornice.

There is a popular opinion that only natural wooden materials are made in the shade of bleached oak. However, this is not at all the case. The following materials can be presented in this color:

• Chipboard;
• veneer and eco-veneer;
• PVC;
• laminate;
• MDF.

Thanks to modern technology, almost any material can be made in the shade of milk oak. Refusal to use exclusively natural materials in this color is due to the fact that natural material is quite expensive, exclusive and inaccessible to many people.

Today there are a large number of shades that belong to the category of "bleached oak". The most popular of these are:

• light beige;
• yellow;
• cream;
• beige;
• "Nevra";
• craft;
• White;
• "Dune";
• pink;
• blue;
• silver;
• peach;
• purple;
• Gray.

Due to such a variety of shades, it can be quite difficult for the buyer to decide on the choice of a particular tone. Experts offer several professional recommendations on this matter.

• First of all, it is recommended to focus on the location of the room. So, if the room that you are decorating is on the north side and it is not characterized by the presence of a large amount of natural light, then it is advisable to choose warm colors. For the south side, cool shades of the palette are suitable - for example, gray, blue, purple.
• Another important parameter is the size of the room. The smaller the area, the lighter the shade you need to choose.If the room is large enough, then light oak tones can be combined with dark ones.
• The height of the ceiling also matters. Bleached oak tone can be used for ceiling decoration in rooms with sufficient height.
• Be sure to pay attention to the fact that the color you choose fits well with the overall style of the interior. So, for example, for such a trend as shabby chic, aged oak is perfect.

When decorating a room with a milky oak shade, it is very important to consider how it harmonizes with other colors in the interior. Let's consider the most popular combinations.

• Red tree. Due to the fact that mahogany is a very bright and intense color by its nature, bleached oak goes well with it.
• Grey colour. In the decoration of the walls, a combination of light wallpaper with a gray pattern and a light natural oak color will look appropriate. However, in this case, there is a danger that the room will be "cold". Accordingly, you need to be very careful in this regard.
• Wenge. The combination of wenge and milk oak will give the room nobility and status. If you want to create the impression of wealth, then this is the option.
• Blue. The use of light oak and a blue hue is relevant if you want to add variety and uniqueness to your interior.
• Loredo. Generally speaking, loredo is a color that is close enough to black. That is why light oak will go well with this tone. As a result, the interior will turn out to be very respectable. You can also add a lilac-purple tone as an accent shade (for example, furniture can be in this color).
• Light mountain larch. The natural shades of bleached oak and mountain larch blend very well with each other. Despite the fact that they both belong to the light color scheme, their use together is quite common. At the same time, there may be a difference in shades and undertones - for example, yellow and gray varieties. Thanks to this, within the framework of any room, you can create a stylish and trendy combination of warm and cold tones.
• Dark mountain larch. As in the previous case, both shades (both dark larch and bleached oak) are natural and can be found in nature. Moreover, in this particular case, you can observe a certain contrast, which may look advantageous in some rooms of your apartment or house.

In the process of decorating any room, you can take one of the above combinations as a basis. At the same time, if you wish, you can also add other color accents - this will give the room brightness, individuality and uniqueness. So, for example, a classic combination can be used in decoration, and furniture can be bright (and vice versa).

The shade of milk oak can not be used in all interiors. Best of all, it will be combined with the following design styles:

• English classical;
• Scandinavian direction;
• provence;
• country;
• modern style.

It is worth remembering that these rules are standard. If you wish, you can move away from them, show your creativity. Thus, you will create unique interior solutions.

The use of the color of clarified oak is relevant in almost any room.

The color of milk oak within the living room can be used both in furniture and decoration. Such a design solution will give the room lightness, as well as visually expand and "lighten" it... At the same time, the shade of light oak will look good both in the framework of classic and modern interiors.

An actual solution in a bedroom would be to use a tree that has undergone the so-called aging effect. Thus, you can create a luxurious interior. It can be complemented with heavy printed or painted curtains.

Obviously, when equipping a children's room, you should first of all make sure that all materials used meet safety requirements. Only after that you can think about the appearance. It should be noted right away that using a light oak color in a child's room should be done with care, as you will have to clean it quite often.

On the other hand, there is also a large number of positive characteristics, because it is very important that the children's room is as bright as possible (especially if the child is studying in his room, for example, doing homework).

As a general rule, a hallway is a fairly small space. In this regard, it is especially important when arranging it to take care of ensuring the highest possible level of light. This effect can be achieved by using furniture and finishes in the color of bleached oak.

When decorating a bathroom, the color of light wood can be used in decoration, namely in tiles. Thanks to this, you can visually reveal the space. Besides, the use of such material will be especially important for nature lovers, as it looks as natural and effective as possible.

When using light colors in the kitchen, you need to be as careful and accurate as when using these shades in the nursery. This is primarily due to the fact that the kitchen is constantly exposed to all sorts of pollution. Despite the fact that the maintenance of materials in this color is quite simple, it should be regular. This is the only way to preserve the aesthetic appeal of the premises.

Thus, we can conclude that the use of milk oak color in interiors is quite common and popular. This is due to its attractive appearance, as well as a large variety of shades. In the design process, you can follow standard and generally accepted rules or show your individuality. In general, using the Milky Oak shade is a safe bet.