Category: Furniture

Mahogany has a timeless and impressive aesthetic, and investing in a statement piece of furniture makes a great addition to your home, but it is not always easy to match the rest of the room with this distinctive hardwood. 

Mahogany wood can be available in a range of tones and finishes but, for the purpose of this blog, we will discuss the colour of mahogany that springs to mind for most – a deep reddish-brown. Here are some suggestions of different colours that pair well with mahogany furniture and will bring the whole room together.

Green

Red and green are opposites on the colour wheel, and one of the reasons that greens work with mahogany is that they balance the reddish tones in the wood.

Too much dark green with dark wood could make a room seem small, but grey-green, olive tones and even mint green are all good colours to pair with mahogany and provide a great tonal contrast.

Red

When thinking about what colour goes with mahogany furniture, red may not immediately come to mind because people tend to want contrasting colours. However, different shades of red can enhance the reddish tones in the wood, especially when used in conjunction with some neutral tones like an off-white or grey, or even some lighter wood.

Too much red paired with mahogany will probably be overwhelming, but some choice placement of red furnishings or dressings can really enhance the features that give mahogany such a striking character.

Blue

Blue is a colour that goes with mahogany furniture beautifully. Blue-grey, green-blue and light blue are all shades that can work well with the mahogany because the reddish-orange hues of mahogany bring warmth to a room, and blue tones offer calming and relaxing qualities. When used together, these colours can create a very cosy feel in a room.

If the room is quite light, a bolder, darker blue could also be used for dressings or accents around the room.

White

If you’re looking for a classic, timeless look to go with your mahogany furniture, you can’t go wrong with white. White provides high contrast with the dark, reddish-brown of mahogany and, depending on the fittings and other furniture you have in the room can offer either a contemporary, minimalist look or something more traditional.

White also provides a blank canvas on which you can use your cushions, throws or curtains to add splashes of colour that don’t need to match the mahogany to the same degree that the walls and other furnishings do.

Light-coloured wood

It isn’t just the walls and the soft furnishings that you need to consider when thinking about what colour goes with mahogany furniture. Contrasting mahogany with lighter wood prevents the aesthetic from being overwhelming, especially when using woods such as pine or golden oak for flooring or other furniture around the room.

You will probably still want to use a little colour in the form of dressings or accents around the room if you do decide to match your mahogany furniture with light woods. Or, if you want to keep the room quite neutral, some darker tones like black or dark brown can be used to add some more contrast to the room whilst complementing the mahogany.

 

Mahogany may have a striking and distinctive aesthetic, but there are still plenty of colours that pair well with it, and these are not just neutral tones!

If you’re looking to add some luxury mahogany furniture to your home, you can view our collection.

More material choices than ever are available for consumers looking to buy furniture or renovate their home. Even with all this choice, it’s hard to find a material that is right for your needs whilst also being unique and sustainable.

Reclaimed wood is one of the select few materials that can tick all of the boxes, so here’s a little more about what reclaimed wood is and the benefits of it.

What is reclaimed wood?

Reclaimed wood is a timber that has already been used in some form of construction, such as flooring old barns or roof beams. It has then been repurposed or ‘upcycled’ for use in a modern application such as a new piece of furniture. This is different to salvaged wood, which has not previously been used but has been taken from trees that have been felled or died and is then stored to be used in the future.

What makes reclaimed wood such a good option for furniture?

Reclaimed wood has already proven its suitability for construction once, but there are a few important reasons you should consider reclaimed wood for your new furniture.

Sustainability

Reclaimed wood is a sustainable option as it uses wood that might otherwise be discarded. Many old buildings that are torn down because they are no longer needed have the materials scrapped, but reclaimed wood gives new potential to that old timber. This means that reclaimed wood is one of the most environmentally-friendly choices available when it comes to furniture material.

Unique texture

Reclaimed wood has a unique texture and appearance, such as knots or a unique patina that is hard to replicate with new wood. Some new wood may have been dyed or altered with particular impressions to make them seem more weathered or rustic, but these will not be truly unique as they will have been mass-produced. Only reclaimed wood will have true markers of its age and past use which give it its distinctive appearance.

Strong, durable and lots of character

Reclaimed wood is often ‘old-growth’ wood, meaning it reached maturity in a slow-growth environment that caused the fibres of the wood to grow more densely, giving it a tighter grain and far more strength than the freshly harvested wood we find today. Reclaimed wood that comes from before the 20th century will also have been tainted far less by air pollution and will likely have grown for far longer before being harvested.

Lots of character

All of the above reasons equate to reclaimed wood having plenty of character. It has a history that then becomes the extended history of your furniture. Reclaimed wood can be sourced from the world over and, if you know where the wood has come from, you can find out what purpose that wood used to serve, and maybe even spot marks or a colouration that is the direct result of a historical event.

Choose the right style

Reclaimed wood is a fantastic choice of material for furniture for all the reasons above, but when it comes to your home, make sure to choose the right style for you. While reclaimed wood often features a tighter grain that makes it more durable, the ideal applications for hardwoods and softwoods still apply when it comes to construction.

In terms of aesthetics, more textured and weathered looking reclaimed wood is a great choice for rustic or industrial-style designs, and different looks can be achieved using different wood finishes. Using reclaimed wood also gives you a unique opportunity to sustainably use rare and exotic woods in your home by giving it a new lease of life from its previous and now unused construction.

 

So, now that you know a little more about what reclaimed wood is, do you think it might be the right material for your furniture? Reclaimed wood pieces are filled with character whilst being strong, durable, and environmentally-friendly, not to mention aesthetically pleasing. 

If you need some inspiration, you can take a look at our Retro Hardwood Furniture collection, or view our full range of furniture.

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