Wooden Wall Shelf Grain

When considering a wooden wall shelf, the primary consideration is the wood species. Obviously, each type of wood offers a different appearance, degree of hardness and strength, longevity, workability, and even price. Obviously, the type of wood is one important factor for a wooden wall shelf but another dynamic is the wood’s grain. Just as wood has a unique appearance, part of this is the grain.

As you look at each wood species, such as birch, pine, oak, cherry, mahogany, maple, walnut, teak, and bamboo, you will find that some have little or no visible grain while others such as pine has a lot. Depending on the wood, the grain appearance might be strong and powerful while in other cases, grain appears more as fine veins. In addition to the size of the grain, your wooden wall shelf would have unique variations in color and color contrast.

If you were to make a wooden wall shelf from birch, the coloring would be medium brown whereas a frosted maple gives the appearance of being off-gray. Then along with the coloring, are the streaks or grain, which again can be pronounced or subtle. Typically, the type of wooden wall shelf and the associated grain would help you decide the best look for your needs.

As an example, most people who prefer a more rustic or informal type of wooden wall shelf will go with pine or oak. Pine has bold, dramatic knots and grain, which looks great for southwest décor, completing the rustic or cabin type look. However, mahogany, which is deep and rich in color, has only slight grain, making it a much more appropriate choice for elegant and formal rooms.

If you plan to make the wooden wall shelf yourself, you might even consider using more than one type of wood, or using a primary wood species as the main planks and other wood species for edging, scallops, and other embellishments. Remember, there is no wrong or right when considering the type of wood and the level and intensity of the grain you want. Instead, the decision is simply based on the decorum and style of the room, along with personal preference.

To get a much better idea as to wood and grain to help you with your decision, you might conduct a search online. With thousands of photographs on the internet, this will make the decision-making process far easier. The bottom line is that along with the color of the wood, there are other considerations when choosing to buy or make a wooden wall shelf.