There are many nations with unique interior design styles. Many of the most known, come from Europe. These nations such as the UK, France, Austria, Italy and Spain, all have styles which have been adopted around the world. They are in a sense, leading the pack when it comes to interior design. We are going to explore one of the most famous styles that come from the UK. the oak style. This is simply the wood of an oak tree being used around the home for an expression of power, security, wealth and brash style.
The floor
Perhaps the most important part of the oak home is the flooring. Hardwood flooring actually began because of oak. This wood is very cheap and yet, strong, stylish and easy to work with. The UK is filled with oak trees, namely growing in England and Wales. The hardwood flooring of choice for so many English country manors because it is able to withstand enormous pressure and last for ages without needing cleaning. This is partly due to the varnishes which can be used on the wood but also, how well it absorbs them. This is why the Royal Navy ships of the line were made in oak. The wood is very strong, versatile and yet, can give your home’s flooring a nice sheen. Go with English oak for the truest style interpretation.
The heart and soul
Every single home has a heart and a soul. Usually, the heart is in the kitchen and the soul is in the living room. But, for a true oak-style home, you need to be proudest of your oak dining table. These round oak dining tables are classic examples of what you could try. The Gallery Cookham roundtable is a brilliant rendition of the classic English country home dining table. Large, thick, heavy and therefore study, yet rustic and incredibly chic. We believe that this style and the Portland Oak Grand table would be brilliant for your dining room or perhaps even your patio dining area. Remember, oak is very tough and resilient, so you can leave it outside during rainy days and not worry about rotting. Of course, use the correct varnish first!
The feast of knowledge
The oak-style is British and thus, you need to have a staple of the interior design of the English style. This means you need an oak bookcase! But, what kind of style? We recommend the classic ‘hall’ style which is so eminent in posh homes and we think that it should feature in any home that seeks to celebrate this brilliant material. Allowing the wood to shine and keeping it non-treated is a way to be as authentic as you possibly can. So, smooth the wood but don’t paint it or heat treat it. This gives you a softer, more natural wood.
The English oak-style home is classic and very traditional. It’s loved around the world for it’s an homage to such an amazing wood. Affordable, strong, stylish and a joy to be around, oak is a supreme wood.
