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\"RiftOut with the old oak, and in with the new. While oak has always been a durable wood for home interiors, the orange hue and pronounced grain of honey oak (red oak stained with a golden color) is being replaced by the fresh-faced white oak species. We spoke with Normandy Designer Ashley Noethe<\/a> about this white oak trend.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhite oak is a little lighter and more neutral, so when you apply a stain, you won\u2019t get the red and orange tones like you\u2019ve seen in the past,\u201d Ashley says. \u201cThis makes it very flexible with different decors, styles and color palettes. And makes it a great option if you\u2019re looking for a more gray or white aesthetic in your woodwork, without using paint.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oak has a solid reputation not only for its beauty, but for its ability to withstand wear-and-tear over time, its resistance to rotting, its versatility in creating different cuts and grain aesthetics, and its porousness which make for a more even finish when you apply stains. This white oak trend<\/a>\u00a0adds a new chapter to a traditional favorite.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a reason people have had oak cabinets for decades \u2013 because they stand the test of time,\u201d Ashley says. \u201cPeople want this quality, but for a new generation. They don\u2019t necessarily want the same exact thing they grew up with. What\u2019s great about this new wave of oak is that it can be transitional, farmhouse, rustic, modern. It\u2019s clean and simple, you can do anything with it, it\u2019s a chameleon.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ashley has used white oak in a variety of recent projects, even using multiple stains in one room, from a driftwood gray stain with cool blue undertones to deep chocolate espresso to a rich walnut stain.\"White \u201cBeing able to use a wide variety of complementary stains in one area showcases the versatility of white oak, and the options available when moving away from orangey tones,\u201d Ashley says.<\/p>\n

Ashley also points to the growing popularity of quarter sawn and rift cut white oak<\/a> \u2013 which showcase straighter grain lines versus the circular growth ring patterns. These alternative milling processes involve sawing the lumber sections at an angle to the growth rings, resulting in a more streamlined grain. Because this process creates leftover wood that isn\u2019t usable for commercial purposes, the cost for rift cut and quarter sawn oak is higher.<\/p>\n

\u201cOak and particular cuts can be more expensive, but it\u2019s a good investment not only in terms of quality, but also flexibility,\u201d Ashley says. \u201cIf you decided to change paint color or countertops or backsplashes over the years, white oak can weather all those changes and blend in and complement any new aesthetic you choose. With white oak, we\u2019re talking about withstanding time.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to talk more about how to create your perfect kitchen, you can set up a time to talk with Ashley<\/a>. For more examples of home designs, visit our\u00a0photo gallery<\/a>. For regular updates on design trends and tips on home remodeling, follow us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Pinterest<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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