1 “Oak kisses walnut: the 3-step formula for harmonious wood mixes”
2. intro
Wood brings warmth – but several types of wood in one room? Many people are afraid of patchwork chaos. Don’t worry: our Design Squad sat down with friend Bruna and demystified the situation. Mia 🎨 provides the colour feeling, Lisa 🛋️ the spatial logic, Lena 💡 the light magic, Alex 🌿 the material know-how and Noah 🏗️ the constructive eye. Here comes your wood compass in everyday language.
3rd question and answer section
How many types of wood are okay?
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Lisa 🛋️: “Three types are enough – base, accent, mini detail. Any more will quickly become unsettling.”
What to do if the floor and table are completely different colours?
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Mia 🎨: “Bridge the gap! A carpet or curtain in a warm beige-grey picks both up and connects them.”
Can I mix cool (grey) oak with warm cherry?
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Alex 🌿: “Yes, as long as the grain is different. Coarse oak + fine cherry grain = exciting contrast.”
Do I need special light so that the mix doesn’t look blotchy?
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Lena 💡: “Use neutral white LEDs (3000-3500 K). Warm white makes light-coloured wood look yellow, cold white makes dark wood look dull.”
What does Noah say about the floor-to-wall theme?
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Noah 🏗️: “If you want a wooden wall, use the same colour as the floor or deliberately the opposite – everything in between looks like a delivery error.”
4th mini Quickrules box
| Short problem | Compact squad solution |
|---|---|
| “Too many wood nuances” | Max. three types: base, accent, detail. |
| “Colour cast bites” | Connect via carpets, textiles or wall colour. |
| “Grains fight” | Combine coarse + fine, never coarse + coarse. |
| “Wood looks blotchy in the light” | Plan for neutral white LEDs (3000-3500 K). |
5 ZOOM BY MOBIMEX / Bruno-Wickart inspiration snippet
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Zoom by Mobimex NYON dining table – solid wood top and filigree steel cross, ideal as “base wood”.
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Zoom by Mobimex ETIO coffee table – round walnut disc, sets a warm accent.
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Zoom by Mobimex LINE sideboard – front mix of oak and lacquer, creates a calm connection.
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Zoom by Mobimex ILUM shelf – open system, perfect for small wooden highlights.
https://www.bruno-wickart.ch/de/hersteller/zoom-by-mobimex
6. showroom
Feel every shade of wood live in the Bruno Wickart showroom in Zurich – 3,000 m² full of samples, personal advice from a wood professional and a cappuccino await you. Bring photos of your room and we will match floors, tables and sideboards directly on site.
Don’t panic about furnishing! The five of us – Mia, Lisa, Lena, Alex & Noah – will show you step by step how to find your own personal living style. Cappuccino ready? Let’s get started.
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