Wenge-colored kitchens have become very popular recently, and this is natural. This shade is an imitation of African wood of a dark brown hue, which looks very respectable, stylish, luxurious and solid.
This material is devoid of unnecessary pretentiousness and its presence in the interior of a home indicates the good taste of its owners. Wenge is aristocracy, classic, exotic and modern at the same time. This wood has an incomparable, special shade that has qualities such as strength, durability and texture.
Its synthetic analogue, significantly inferior in cost, is practically no different from real wood. You can use this color when decorating floors, walls, furniture and even household appliances. It is ideal for furnishing all rooms in the house, including the kitchen.
Which kitchen elements should you use wenge color to decorate?
One of the advantages of wenge color is its versatility. You can use the shade when decorating any kitchen elements, in a variety of combinations.
Kitchen cabinetry is perhaps the most popular way to use this warm African shade. A set made in this color should be laconic, strict and even ascetic.
You should avoid decorative elements such as gilding, bronze, carvings, etc. The only accessories that will look harmonious when paired with such furniture are metal fittings with strict lines.
Wenge is a rather dark color, the abundance of which in the interior can have a depressing effect on a person. Designers advise combining it with lighter and warmer shades: milk, cream, caramel, ivory, eggshell and baked milk.
A good combination of wenge with burgundy, lilac, ash, powdery, raspberry and pale pink would be good. If all the facades of the set are made in wenge color, then light shades should be selected for the decoration of the walls and floor.
Another option is to arrange only the upper or lower facades in wenge shade. It is also very important that household appliances go well with such a set. It can be made in metallic, black or white.
A wenge-colored kitchen apron looks good in the kitchen interior against the background of light work surfaces and warm shades of the furniture. To arrange such an apron, you can use ceramic tiles, mosaics, porcelain stoneware, wooden panels (their artificial analogues), as well as synthetic or natural stone. The floor in such a kitchen should also be decorated in the color of African wood.
The tabletop is a good choice for furnishing styles such as rustic, country and classic. The kitchen apron in this case should be light. The best materials for such a countertop are artificial or natural stone and wood.
A table and chairs are an ideal solution for a kitchen whose interior is made in a classic style. The material you can use is either natural solid wood or inexpensive MDF and chipboard. A dining table and chairs complete with a set of the same shade will look great. To prevent the kitchen from looking too dark and gloomy, the floor, ceiling and walls should be light in color.
Stylish choice
Wenge kitchen is part of design solutions that are as close as possible to natural as well as classical trends. The main ones are:
- ethnic style;
- modern;
- high tech;
- classic;
- minimalism.
A distinctive feature of this type of wood is the ability to combine it with almost any other material. Metal, glass, plastic or stone - all these materials allow you to highlight the beauty of wood, fit into any interior, and bring a touch of sophistication and good taste to the room. Due to its rich texture, it does not require additional decor, rather laconic but expensive fittings. Combine wenge and metal - you have a kitchen in high-tech style. We made a glass apron, added a little lighting, and you have a kitchen in a modern or ethnic style. As you can see, the choice is quite wide, and only you can decide which direction to choose.
What are the shades?
The classic shades of wenge include the following options:
- light wenge - the color of coffee with milk, with gray or beige shades;
- dark wenge is the most common option, which can have a shade of dark chocolate, the color of natural coffee, as well as rich purple with a deep shade of dark chocolate;
- milky wenge is a warm and light option, which is a mixture of beige and cream; this shade goes perfectly with both light and dark wenge options.
Professionals recommend choosing the most unusual combinations of wenge with other shades. If the home owner is afraid to experiment, he should seek the help of designers. However, the advantage of wenge color is that it harmonizes perfectly with almost all natural deep colors (except acidic and overly bright ones).
You can create the necessary bright color accents in the kitchen using muted orange, burgundy, and dark green tones. They can be present in the interior in the form of porcelain, floor vases, and textiles.
In a kitchen made in wenge color, an apron made from materials of brighter shades will look very beautiful and unusual. The only thing that should be avoided is the presence of ornaments and patterns in such an interior, as well as too ornate decorative elements.
Bright color accents
In addition to classic combinations, manufacturers also offer to combine wenge shades with bright, rich colors, which are often used in modern design projects. An example of an original combination is the combination of burgundy and wenge colors. This combination of colors is preferable for large rooms, and glossy facades will give the kitchen an aristocratic aura and create a luxurious interior.
Young and active customers are increasingly choosing a combination of wenge and shades such as orange and lime. The facades of such kitchen sets create a dynamic interior, making the kitchen youthful, ultra-modern, but not provocative. Shades of green (khaki, malachite, citrus, light green, lime) and olive, combined with the color and texture of African wood, create a natural interior that is so loved by admirers of environmental design.
Another option for youth style is a combination of wenge and rich, bright shades of orange. Bright orange with a glossy surface, glass facade elements, deep rich wenge color, look great in ethnic style interiors. Do you want variations on the marine theme? The combination of wenge and sea wave colors, as well as cornflower blue, blue, deep blue, emphasize the beauty of wood and create a feeling of freshness, bring spring coolness to the house, and give peace of mind.
As you can see, with the right selection of palette, textured elements, decorative materials, you can create the kitchen of your dreams, fitting into the budget allocated for renovation. A wide palette of colors of African wenge wood will allow you to decorate your kitchen space according to your wishes. Do not stop only at kitchen facades; use this wood as flooring, material for making furniture, and all kinds of decorative accents. Experiment, combine a variety of styles, colors, materials, and the wenge shade will only help you.
What shades are best to combine wenge color in a kitchen interior?
Wenge color and white shade - in this combination, the wenge color should be dark. This option for combining tones is the most common when decorating kitchens and other rooms. It is important that white acts as the main color and serves as a background for interior elements made in wenge shade.
Examples: white walls and ceiling, white countertops, wenge-colored furniture and the same dining table with chairs. Curtains can be either light or dark, depending on the size of the room, interior style and lighting.
The beige shade is a very successful combination. Suitable for decorating a kitchen in a classic style. A set with lower facades in wenge color and upper facades in beige will look very interesting. The floor in such a kitchen can be laid out from ceramic tiles of the same tones, in the form of a chessboard. The walls should be painted beige, and curtains should be a warm chocolate shade. The bases of the dining table and chairs can be dark, with a beige tabletop and seats.
Wenge color and gray - to make this combination look harmonious and interesting, it is best to choose wenge with a purple tint. The dark facades of the set should be complemented with a purple kitchen apron, the same curtains and other textiles. It is recommended to make gray walls from decorative plaster. In gray color (or metallic), you should select all household appliances.
Wenge and green colors are a very interesting and fresh combination that is perfect for furnishing a kitchen in Provence, rustic and shabby chic styles. It is important that the wenge in this case is as light as possible. An apron, decorative elements, a chandelier, and curtains can be green.
Wenge color and orange - for this combination to look interesting and harmonious, the orange color should be muted. You can also choose a terracotta shade. Both tones will look good against a dark wenge background. The upper facades of the set, chandelier, blinds or curtains can be orange. The floor and walls should have a fairly warm light shade.
Wenge and black colors - it is recommended to choose this option only if the kitchen is spacious enough and well lit. The wenge color in this case should be light. It acts as the main one and is the background for the black interior elements. In this case, the self-leveling floor, facade elements and fittings can be black.
Wenge color and bleached oak - this option can also be classified as a classic combination that is perfect for arranging an elegant and simple kitchen. The shade of wenge can be both light and dark. To make a kitchen in this color combination look truly luxurious, it is recommended to give preference only to expensive natural materials (solid wood, stone).
Features of the color scheme
Psychologists have noted that people who choose wenge color in the kitchen are distinguished by strong character traits:
- conservatism;
- severity;
- conciseness;
- desire to be the best in everything.
The use of wood from a variety of wenge color shades adds brutality, severity, and a sense of permanence to the kitchen set, and to the kitchen in general.
Designers love wenge for the versatility of its color and the ability to vary the breed with other materials, textures, and shades. For some, wenge is a shade of dark chocolate, while others see a smoky palette of the dark spectrum. In general, the color range of this African wood can be divided into several groups:
- coffee color;
- shades of chocolate;
- brown, dark brown;
- dark purple with chocolate notes;
- deep black interspersed with gray and brown.
Based on the fact that wenge wood is quite dark, visually it looks heavy, so it is not advisable to furnish the interior exclusively in this color. This kitchen will clutter up the space and put pressure on the owners with its darkness. The best option is to combine wenge with other contrasting or similar colors.
Arrangement of a small kitchen in wenge color
In order for a modest-sized kitchen to have an attractive appearance, be comfortable and cozy, you need to choose the lightest shades of wenge to decorate its interior. Dark tones can and should also be present, but only as decorative elements that set off the main light background.
The floor in such a room can be dark; the lower facades of the sets can also be made in a wenge shade (its warm chocolate version). It is better to choose the upper facades of the set, as well as the walls, in fairly light colors.
If the kitchen style is rustic or country, the windows can be decorated with light, short beige curtains. For a kitchen in a classic style, long, light curtains in a cream or milky shade are more suitable.
If there is very little space, you can install a corner table in the room, or use a special folding tabletop attached to a wide window sill. Both the table and chairs should be as light as possible. To fill the kitchen with light and air, it is recommended to use glass and glossy surfaces.
A wenge-colored kitchen is an ideal choice for people who value simplicity and luxury, tradition and innovation. This shade is ideal for arranging small urban kitchens, spacious studio kitchens, as well as kitchens in country houses. It is chosen by people with impeccable taste, who prefer comfort and who know a lot about true luxury. A kitchen in wenge color will never go out of fashion and will be relevant at all times.
