Different Styles of Oak Furniture

There is a lot of oak furniture out and about. Some of it is old, some of it is new and it comes in a whole range of different styles. Sometimes people think that all oak furniture is old and antique looking, but it doesn't have to be. There are a whole range of different styles and no matter what your individual taste is you will be able to find the right type of furniture made from oak to match. This article provides information about the four main styles of interior design that exist and what furniture might be suitable.

If you have a traditional style then there is a lot of oak furniture that would be suitable. Traditional styled houses usually contain matching items of furniture. Whether it's cupboards, lights, chairs or sofas usually everything is matching and without too many surprises. You won't find any sudden bursts of colour for example and neither will you find any furniture made from stainless steel or glass. In fact oak furniture is likely to be found throughout a house in the cabinets and dining room table, perhaps even in the beds.


Another style of home the people like is modern. Although not minimalist as such, modern homes do tend to be free from clutter and be light and airy. Usually antique furniture is not very common with more contemporary and modern designs being chosen. Wood is a material that is often found in modern homes, but usually in a contemporary way. Coffee tables could well be made from oak as could bedroom furniture too. The wood will be interspersed with other modern materials such as metal or glass to provide the overall look and effect of serenity and calm.

Formal style is the third category of style that most people fall into. Picture a public building or a hotel and you will get some idea of what formal interiors look like. All the furniture in the room is placed around a central feature. This may be a fireplace or a window or in a lot of cases around a television. Usually everything comes in pairs, particularly lamps and seating and the layout is rather grand in appearance. Large pieces, bright lights and an opulent feeling is the aim with formal layout. Oak furniture is particularly popular with those who have formal style. The grandeur of the wood makes it ideal for houses furnished in a formal way and you will probably find it scattered throughout a home that follows this particular style.

The third and final style that people tend to be drawn towards is that of casual. Have you ever been in homes where there seems to be no rhyme or reason for anything. Where the overall cosy feel is provided by all sorts of items, furniture, nic-nacs and materials? This is the casual style and it means that any type of material will be used, any style of furniture and anything can be made into a feature in the home. Oak is a popular material amongst those who like the casual look so the chances are good that it will be used here. The good thing about the casual style is that everything fits, nothing looks out of place so any item of furniture can be incorporated into the room.

Because oak can be used to make modern, traditional and even contemporary furniture, it is a very versatile wood and can be used (and look right at home) in most settings. Whether a home is formal with solid oak furniture positioned on an axis around a fireplace, or casual where everything is jumbled in together, there is plenty of room for all types of oak furniture. From an oak tv unit to coffee table and beyond you can enjoy dressing your home with this beautiful and versatile material.
By: Kathryn Dawson