Wenge is an African tree, which is attributed to noble, expensive species. Its wood of the same color is used to design luxury apartments. The core of the tree trunk has a high density and a special, dark shade. Undercoating is less durable and has a rich range of colors: from light gray to the tone of molten gold. Due to such a wide gradation, the color of wenge sometimes means completely different shades of wood. Although more commonly called the classic tone of the "chocolate" core. The material has an original texture of a natural pattern: pronounced black "veins" on a lighter background.
The color of wenge in the interior is combined with expensive styles that put luxury above all else. These include classics, baroque, rococo, modern, loft and even elegant art nouveau.Although the shade of noble wood can decorate any surface up to plastic, but the plaque of chic and high cost characteristic of natural wood does not disappear. Let us consider in detail the features of color and its combination with other tones of the palette, methods of application in interior design.
The color of the wenge tree, grown under the scorching rays of the merciless sun of hot Africa, like some local deities is multifaceted and has many "faces." As mentioned above, in the traditional version, the shade is dark. It is a cross between saturated chocolate, sometimes turning into black, and a light dark brown tone. Wenge color is used in furniture, decoration materials and in the design of entrance, interior doors. He does not play the role of an inconspicuous decorative shade at all, since he has a strong, powerful energetic dominant. The interior, where wenge prevails, can be described as concise, prestigious, strict. Color will easily “strangle” light “neighbors”, since in any composition it takes the leading position, regardless of the tint dosage. Wenge is chosen by people with a strong character, conservatives at heart who prefer stability in everything, including in their own home. To a greater extent, it is considered to be “masculine,” because the color of African wood, because of its uncompromising nature, does not get along in a ladies' boudoir.
Possible shades
To simulate the texture of wenge, only the natural pattern matters. The streaks characteristic of it exclusively have “torn” edges.They are vaguely reminiscent of patterns on the skin of an exotic African reptile or “stains” on the water surface in a strong current, breaking into obstacles. The texture can show off on different backgrounds:
Bitter chocolate. Saturated color in combination with a black pattern, depending on the play of light, looks different.
Traditional brown. The hue is slightly lighter than chocolate, does not have a similar depth, but quickly loses its “freshness” in combination with an unusual texture.
Beige. The light tone that may be wenge wood, located closer to the bark. It shimmers with shades (from creamy to light walnut) and contrasts with a textured wood ornament. The surface will be saturated, so it is recommended to use it in accents.
Purple. A rare shade that is reckoned with exotic options. Depth of tone allows you to realize the most original interior ideas.
Wine red. Noble classic tone. It is considered a caressed line of styles of past centuries, which for the sake of luxury sometimes refused convenience.
Ash gray. A rare but fashionable shade. Used in high tech, minimalism and even provence.
There are also walnut, honey, cream and sand-caramel shades. A separate color should be selected for each room, corresponding to its unique atmosphere.
Wenge and another color palette
The color compatibility of the classic wenge with other shades does not cause difficulties for either professional designers or novice designers. The thing is, the shade is almost neutral. He is as close to black as possible, and therefore plays on almost any background. However, you need to combine wenge with partners in style. When creating an interior composition, usually select several colors that are traditionally used in the chosen direction. In classic styles it will be shades of brown, white, olive, beige, creamy, burgundy.In experimental versions (ethnics, fusion), a combination with green, red, blue, yellow is allowed. Bright colors can argue for color activity with wenge, so the composition risks getting too lively. In such a situation, it is better not to use more than two dominant shades.
When combined with another tree, wenge-bleached oak is considered the best combination. Both types of wood belong to the noble species and have an original texture. The freshness of the milky shade of bleached oak contrasts with the dark wenge.
What rooms is suitable
Wenge is classified as a generalist. In strict styles, he organically joins the room of any type. In the facades of the kitchen furniture set, the color will be in perfect harmony with classic floor curtains and a luxurious marble countertop in the dining area. In the hallway, wenge is used to decorate doors, slopes and sometimes to decorate flooring. The bedroom is a dwelling place of rest, so more compromise shades of African wood are chosen for it. In the living room, color is used in furniture, wall and floor decoration. Laconicism of tone is suitable for a serious hall where guests gather mainly for intellectual conversations or reading books. In the bathroom, wenge is rarely used, since in typical apartments these rooms can not boast of large spaces. A dark shade will reduce them even more, but light tones of African wood (ash, beige) often adorn the surface of furniture, which favorably sets off the whiteness of sanitary ware.
On the advice of designers, the color of wenge should not be used in the design of children's rooms. Too serious a situation that he creates does not correspond to the bright and colorful world of the child.
Wenge for cabinet and built-in furniture
The color of a noble tree native to Africa is actively used in the production of built-in and cabinet furniture.It is used in cabinets, cabinets, shelves, racks, sofas, beds, tables and coffee tables. The best option is when the wenge-colored furniture plays on a lighter background. The combination of the contrasting concept will emphasize the exotic luxury of the surfaces. However, this solution has its own drawbacks. Unfortunately, against a dark background, smudges of water, drops and fingerprints are clearly visible. Systematic cleaning will eradicate the problem. If the furniture has not only the color of this wood, but is also made of it, then the owners will have to take care of protecting the surface. The sun will be the most terrible test for her, however paradoxical it sounds. The inner layers, left without the protection of the bark, quickly fade and lose color saturation. Over time, the facade will take on a look as if they tried to whiten it, but unsuccessfully.
Furniture ensembles
Furniture in the color of wenge has an original ability - the ability to introduce discipline, conciseness, strict geometry into the interior. Of particular popularity are kitchen sets made in this color. The austerity of the palette is diluted with bright aprons, curtains, textiles or small decor. To visually “stretch” a room with squat ceilings, the bottom of the headset is made in dark wenge, and the top is decorated in light coffee and milk shades. By the way, in this situation, you can use a win-win option: bleached oak and African wood. As mentioned above, this color of respectability is considered the dominant. This rule applies even to its lightest shades. For this reason, in large-sized headsets that stretch to the very ceiling, wenge must be diluted with other paints and surfaces. Otherwise, he will crush, exacerbating the massive furniture problem and creating a gloomy, caricature-Gothic interior. As additional surfaces use glass (plain and etched), decoracryl,varnish and in rare cases - plastic (as it does not harmonize with a luxurious woody tone). Perhaps the most sought-after type of furniture that is made in the color of African wood is any type of storage system. Wardrobes (compartments and hinged), walk-in closets, shelving, open and closed shelves with exotic coatings will become an adornment of any room and style. They are in harmony with both classical furniture (wenge-bleached oak, beech), and with modern options (glass, metal with steel sheen, mirrors).
Wenge color furnishings as an accent
The classic color of wenge (the core of the tree) is dark, so it is not suitable for background performance in small spaces. It is used as accents that are easily balanced by lighter tones. For example, in small kitchens, a dark wenge in chairs and a bar counter will harmonize with the pastel colors of the headset facades. Often shades of African wood are chosen for the design of countertops or hoods. These zones favorably emphasize the rigor of the furniture set, but at the same time they are slightly away from the "thick" of culinary battles. In living rooms in wenge, coffee tables are often issued. They can overlap in tone with shades of pouffes, armchairs or chandelier shades. In country houses, staircases to the second floor look luxuriously, the balusters of which are decorated in this noble color. In workrooms, the use of desks in shades of wenge is relevant. In addition, they are decorated with stylish organizers to match.
Finishing wenge shades in a modern interior
In the decoration of premises wenge is used with extreme caution. The reason for this was its color “aggression” in relation to other tones of the background and the inability to use it in tight spaces. Usually, the shade is used in structural elements or in accent areas.
Coverings
The color of the African tree walls are not completely finished.No matter how spacious the room is, such a decision would cast doubt on the taste of the owners. Wenge is used in the decoration of only one accent wall or part thereof. An array of wood is rarely lined on the surface due to high cost, but MDF manufacturers have already learned to imitate the texture of precious wood. Laminate also reliably repeats the natural pattern of wenge and is suitable for finishing flooring in spacious rooms. It looks organically combined with hand-made rugs within the ethnic style.
Structural elements
Ceiling beams, moldings, supports, inserts and even decorative columns (hollow inside) - this is just a small list of structural elements that use a noble color. On a light background, any of these details looks impressive and stylish. The dark-colored ceiling beams combined with the whiteness of the stucco will give a special flavor to the room decorated “antique”. This composition is suitable for chalets, country or Provence. But in any other style, the structural elements of the wenge color are adapted to the particular situation.
Conclusion
Wenge wood is resistant to mold and mildew, and is not inferior to oak in terms of durability. Its texture is so dense and fibrous that the boards are not only difficult to process, but also varnished. For this reason, the surface is traditionally subjected to waxing. Just a couple of decades ago, wenge wood and its shades were available only for luxury apartments. Nowadays, the price of African rarity has not decreased. But manufacturers of imitations have learned to recreate its texture so high quality that it is difficult to distinguish the "fake" with the naked eye from the original. The color of wenge is as noble as the wood of this tree. Not everyone dares to choose it as the main one in the interior of their housing. Just because the whole design will have to be adjusted to the shade, and not vice versa.
Wenge is an African tree, which is attributed to noble, expensive species. Its wood of the same color is used to design luxury apartments. The core of the tree trunk has a high density and a special, dark shade. Undercoating is less durable and has a rich range of colors: from light gray to the tone of molten gold. Due to such a wide gradation, the color of wenge sometimes means completely different shades of wood. Although more commonly called the classic tone of the "chocolate" core. The material has an original texture of a natural pattern: pronounced black "veins" on a lighter background.
The color of wenge in the interior is combined with expensive styles that put luxury above all else. These include classics, baroque, rococo, modern, loft and even elegant art nouveau.Although the shade of noble wood can decorate any surface up to plastic, but the plaque of chic and high cost characteristic of natural wood does not disappear. Let us consider in detail the features of color and its combination with other tones of the palette, methods of application in interior design.
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Color features
The color of the wenge tree, grown under the scorching rays of the merciless sun of hot Africa, like some local deities is multifaceted and has many "faces." As mentioned above, in the traditional version, the shade is dark. It is a cross between saturated chocolate, sometimes turning into black, and a light dark brown tone. Wenge color is used in furniture, decoration materials and in the design of entrance, interior doors. He does not play the role of an inconspicuous decorative shade at all, since he has a strong, powerful energetic dominant. The interior, where wenge prevails, can be described as concise, prestigious, strict. Color will easily “strangle” light “neighbors”, since in any composition it takes the leading position, regardless of the tint dosage. Wenge is chosen by people with a strong character, conservatives at heart who prefer stability in everything, including in their own home. To a greater extent, it is considered to be “masculine,” because the color of African wood, because of its uncompromising nature, does not get along in a ladies' boudoir.
Possible shades
To simulate the texture of wenge, only the natural pattern matters. The streaks characteristic of it exclusively have “torn” edges.They are vaguely reminiscent of patterns on the skin of an exotic African reptile or “stains” on the water surface in a strong current, breaking into obstacles. The texture can show off on different backgrounds:
There are also walnut, honey, cream and sand-caramel shades. A separate color should be selected for each room, corresponding to its unique atmosphere.
Wenge and another color palette
The color compatibility of the classic wenge with other shades does not cause difficulties for either professional designers or novice designers. The thing is, the shade is almost neutral. He is as close to black as possible, and therefore plays on almost any background. However, you need to combine wenge with partners in style. When creating an interior composition, usually select several colors that are traditionally used in the chosen direction. In classic styles it will be shades of brown, white, olive, beige, creamy, burgundy.In experimental versions (ethnics, fusion), a combination with green, red, blue, yellow is allowed. Bright colors can argue for color activity with wenge, so the composition risks getting too lively. In such a situation, it is better not to use more than two dominant shades.
What rooms is suitable
Wenge is classified as a generalist. In strict styles, he organically joins the room of any type. In the facades of the kitchen furniture set, the color will be in perfect harmony with classic floor curtains and a luxurious marble countertop in the dining area. In the hallway, wenge is used to decorate doors, slopes and sometimes to decorate flooring. The bedroom is a dwelling place of rest, so more compromise shades of African wood are chosen for it. In the living room, color is used in furniture, wall and floor decoration. Laconicism of tone is suitable for a serious hall where guests gather mainly for intellectual conversations or reading books. In the bathroom, wenge is rarely used, since in typical apartments these rooms can not boast of large spaces. A dark shade will reduce them even more, but light tones of African wood (ash, beige) often adorn the surface of furniture, which favorably sets off the whiteness of sanitary ware.
Wenge for cabinet and built-in furniture
The color of a noble tree native to Africa is actively used in the production of built-in and cabinet furniture.It is used in cabinets, cabinets, shelves, racks, sofas, beds, tables and coffee tables. The best option is when the wenge-colored furniture plays on a lighter background. The combination of the contrasting concept will emphasize the exotic luxury of the surfaces. However, this solution has its own drawbacks. Unfortunately, against a dark background, smudges of water, drops and fingerprints are clearly visible. Systematic cleaning will eradicate the problem. If the furniture has not only the color of this wood, but is also made of it, then the owners will have to take care of protecting the surface. The sun will be the most terrible test for her, however paradoxical it sounds. The inner layers, left without the protection of the bark, quickly fade and lose color saturation. Over time, the facade will take on a look as if they tried to whiten it, but unsuccessfully.
Furniture ensembles
Furniture in the color of wenge has an original ability - the ability to introduce discipline, conciseness, strict geometry into the interior. Of particular popularity are kitchen sets made in this color. The austerity of the palette is diluted with bright aprons, curtains, textiles or small decor. To visually “stretch” a room with squat ceilings, the bottom of the headset is made in dark wenge, and the top is decorated in light coffee and milk shades. By the way, in this situation, you can use a win-win option: bleached oak and African wood. As mentioned above, this color of respectability is considered the dominant. This rule applies even to its lightest shades. For this reason, in large-sized headsets that stretch to the very ceiling, wenge must be diluted with other paints and surfaces. Otherwise, he will crush, exacerbating the massive furniture problem and creating a gloomy, caricature-Gothic interior. As additional surfaces use glass (plain and etched), decoracryl,varnish and in rare cases - plastic (as it does not harmonize with a luxurious woody tone). Perhaps the most sought-after type of furniture that is made in the color of African wood is any type of storage system. Wardrobes (compartments and hinged), walk-in closets, shelving, open and closed shelves with exotic coatings will become an adornment of any room and style. They are in harmony with both classical furniture (wenge-bleached oak, beech), and with modern options (glass, metal with steel sheen, mirrors).
Wenge color furnishings as an accent
The classic color of wenge (the core of the tree) is dark, so it is not suitable for background performance in small spaces. It is used as accents that are easily balanced by lighter tones. For example, in small kitchens, a dark wenge in chairs and a bar counter will harmonize with the pastel colors of the headset facades. Often shades of African wood are chosen for the design of countertops or hoods. These zones favorably emphasize the rigor of the furniture set, but at the same time they are slightly away from the "thick" of culinary battles. In living rooms in wenge, coffee tables are often issued. They can overlap in tone with shades of pouffes, armchairs or chandelier shades. In country houses, staircases to the second floor look luxuriously, the balusters of which are decorated in this noble color. In workrooms, the use of desks in shades of wenge is relevant. In addition, they are decorated with stylish organizers to match.
Finishing wenge shades in a modern interior
In the decoration of premises wenge is used with extreme caution. The reason for this was its color “aggression” in relation to other tones of the background and the inability to use it in tight spaces. Usually, the shade is used in structural elements or in accent areas.
Coverings
The color of the African tree walls are not completely finished.No matter how spacious the room is, such a decision would cast doubt on the taste of the owners. Wenge is used in the decoration of only one accent wall or part thereof. An array of wood is rarely lined on the surface due to high cost, but MDF manufacturers have already learned to imitate the texture of precious wood. Laminate also reliably repeats the natural pattern of wenge and is suitable for finishing flooring in spacious rooms. It looks organically combined with hand-made rugs within the ethnic style.
Structural elements
Ceiling beams, moldings, supports, inserts and even decorative columns (hollow inside) - this is just a small list of structural elements that use a noble color. On a light background, any of these details looks impressive and stylish. The dark-colored ceiling beams combined with the whiteness of the stucco will give a special flavor to the room decorated “antique”. This composition is suitable for chalets, country or Provence. But in any other style, the structural elements of the wenge color are adapted to the particular situation.
Conclusion
Wenge wood is resistant to mold and mildew, and is not inferior to oak in terms of durability. Its texture is so dense and fibrous that the boards are not only difficult to process, but also varnished. For this reason, the surface is traditionally subjected to waxing. Just a couple of decades ago, wenge wood and its shades were available only for luxury apartments. Nowadays, the price of African rarity has not decreased. But manufacturers of imitations have learned to recreate its texture so high quality that it is difficult to distinguish the "fake" with the naked eye from the original. The color of wenge is as noble as the wood of this tree. Not everyone dares to choose it as the main one in the interior of their housing. Just because the whole design will have to be adjusted to the shade, and not vice versa.