Creating a Light and Natural Interior with Solid Oak

If you're looking for any home addition made from wood, the chances are you'll come across oak numerous times. Even veneers, attempting to look like solid wood, imitate oak more than any other wood. Oak is one of the most popular materials for furniture, doors, floors and just about anything which needs to look good whilst standing the test of time.

Due to its solid nature and natural abundance, oak has historically been one of the most commonly used woods for making furniture, beams, door, floors, window frames and nearly anything else you can think. When something is so commonly used, there is always the risk that it will go 'out of fashion'; that has never been the case with oak as it soft tone and tremendous durability are so unique.

Solid oak furniture has evolved a lot over the last 50 years because, unlike the wood itself, furniture styles do get forgotten and trends fade. Chunky contemporary oak designs are now one of the most popular styles around, and companies such as Ethnicraft have injected a unique European flavour to the dense solid wood. The light tone of oak has a subtle warmth to it that other light woods often lack, which is something that helps it contribute to the natural atmosphere of the home.

The large surface areas of linear, chunky oak furniture are perfect for reflecting and emphasising light, creating a much lighter interior. A large piece, such as a solid oak sideboard, will also exhibit the beautiful natural grain which runs through the solid wood. Veneers can imitate oak's grain, but you can never match the nourished tone of the real thing, let alone the solid and hard wearing nature of real solid wood.

Furniture is great, but doors are much bigger surfaces which allow the tone of the oak to make a much bigger impression on the home. Along with oak furniture, solid oak doors also allow for a natural sense of design continuity within the home. A visual flow within the home, along with light, will really help to create a relaxing environment.

Doors are as much a part of the interior as anything else and, just like furniture, are available in a number of modern and stylish designs. UK Oak Doors offer a number of contemporary and more traditional designs, allowing you to find the perfect match for your home. One of the most important parts of creating a natural and relaxing home is to have a seamless flow between different rooms and spaces. The consistent presence of oak doors, along with oak furniture or flooring, can create an incredible flow within the home.

UK Oak Doors are one of the country's leading manufacturers and retailers of high quality solid oak doors. Their range of doors are made from beautiful oak with a nourished appearance, ranging from contemporary door designs to classic cottage styles.