Oak Shelving Units: The Colour Palettes That Work Best
Oak shelving units are easy to live with because oak has a warm, honey toned base that suits a wide range of colours. The palettes that work most reliably are soft sage and olive greens, warm whites and stone, deep navy and inky blues, earthy clay and rust tones, and charcoal with black accents. Each one changes the mood of the room. Greens feel calm and natural, warm whites keep a small space bright, blues bring depth and contrast, clay tones feel cosy, and charcoal makes oak look crisp and modern. In this guide we look at how light, mid and smoked oak each respond to colour, how north and south facing rooms change the picture, and how to carry your palette through walls, textiles and the objects on the shelves. We also cover the combinations that tend to fight with oak, so you can plan a room where your shelving looks settled and intentional rather than out of place....
