Choosing the right finish for your furniture is crucial in defining the style and ambiance of your space, much like selecting the perfect ingredients for a signature cocktail in St. Pete. Just as a bartender carefully blends flavors, furniture finishes blend color and texture to create the final look of a piece. Highland House furniture offers a diverse palette of finishes, each with its own unique character and application. Understanding these options is key to selecting furniture that perfectly complements your home.
Standard Finishes: Classic and Versatile
Standard finishes are the foundational colors that offer versatility and timeless appeal. These finishes are meticulously applied to highlight the natural beauty of the wood while providing a durable and attractive surface.
American Walnut (WN)
American Walnut is a warm, medium-brown finish that showcases the natural grain of the wood. It evokes a sense of traditional elegance and is incredibly versatile, fitting well within both formal and casual settings. This finish brings a touch of classic sophistication, reminiscent of aged wood in a vintage St. Pete bar.
Artic Gray (AG)
Artic Gray is a cool, contemporary finish that offers a sophisticated neutral tone. This light gray hue provides a modern, airy feel, making it ideal for minimalist or Scandinavian-inspired interiors. Its understated elegance can create a calming and refined atmosphere in any room.
Black (BK)
Black is a bold and dramatic finish that adds instant sophistication and modernity. It can create a striking contrast in lighter rooms or enhance a chic, monochromatic scheme. A black finish provides a strong, anchoring presence, perfect for statement furniture pieces.
Charcoal (CO)
Charcoal is a deep, rich gray that offers a warmer alternative to black. This finish is incredibly versatile, providing a neutral backdrop while adding depth and visual interest. Charcoal finishes are excellent for creating cozy and inviting spaces.
City Dark (CD)
City Dark is a sophisticated dark brown finish with subtle undertones that evoke urban elegance. It’s a versatile choice that works well in both modern and transitional interiors, providing a touch of understated luxury. This finish resonates with a refined, cosmopolitan aesthetic.
City Light (CT)
City Light is a soft, light brown finish that brings a sense of warmth and openness to a space. It’s a great option for creating a bright and airy feel, particularly in rooms with natural light. This finish offers a welcoming and comfortable ambiance.
Classic Mahogany (CM)
Classic Mahogany is a rich, reddish-brown finish that exudes timeless elegance and formality. It’s often associated with traditional and luxurious interiors, bringing warmth and depth to furniture pieces. This finish is perfect for creating a grand and sophisticated atmosphere.
Coconut (CN)
Coconut is a creamy, off-white finish that provides a fresh and clean look. It’s ideal for coastal or cottage-style interiors, offering a light and breezy feel. This finish enhances the sense of space and light, perfect for creating a relaxed environment.
Dark Walnut (DW)
Dark Walnut is a deep, dark brown finish, even richer than American Walnut. It brings a sense of formality and gravitas to furniture, perfect for creating a sophisticated and grounded space. Its depth of color adds a luxurious and substantial feel.
Espresso (ES)
Espresso is a very dark brown, almost black, finish that offers a contemporary and sophisticated look. It’s a strong neutral that works well in modern interiors, providing a sleek and polished feel. This finish is ideal for creating a dramatic and stylish statement.
Flax (FL)
Flax is a light, natural-toned finish that resembles the color of raw flax linen. It’s a subtle and organic choice that brings a sense of understated elegance and natural warmth to furniture. This finish is perfect for creating a relaxed and earthy atmosphere.
French Roast (FT)
French Roast is a dark, warm brown finish with reddish undertones, reminiscent of dark-roasted coffee beans. It offers a rich and inviting feel, perfect for creating cozy and comfortable spaces. This finish brings a touch of warmth and sophistication.
Graphite (GT)
Graphite is a medium-dark gray finish with a slightly metallic undertone, offering a modern and industrial chic aesthetic. It’s a versatile neutral that adds a touch of contemporary edge to furniture pieces. This finish is excellent for creating a sophisticated and urban feel.
Ivory (IV)
Ivory is a soft, warm white finish that is slightly creamier than pure white. It offers a classic and elegant look that is less stark than bright white, providing a gentle and inviting feel. This finish is versatile and timeless, suitable for various interior styles.
Java (JV)
Java is a medium-dark brown finish with warm undertones, similar to coffee. It’s a versatile and comforting color that works well in a variety of settings, providing a sense of warmth and stability. This finish is both inviting and sophisticated.
Mineral (ML)
Mineral is a light, cool gray finish with subtle hints of blue and green. It offers a tranquil and serene aesthetic, reminiscent of natural stones. This finish is perfect for creating a calming and peaceful environment.
Moonstone (MN)
Moonstone is a light, shimmering gray finish with a subtle pearlescent effect. It provides a touch of subtle glamour and sophistication, adding a soft, luminous quality to furniture. This finish is elegant and refined, perfect for adding a hint of luxury.
Oxford (XF)
Oxford is a medium-brown finish with a slightly reddish tone and a hint of formality. It’s a classic and refined choice that evokes a sense of traditional elegance and intellectual sophistication. This finish is ideal for creating a study or library-like atmosphere.
Pecan (PE)
Pecan is a warm, golden-brown finish that is lighter than walnut and offers a sunny and inviting feel. It brings a sense of natural warmth and comfort to furniture, perfect for creating welcoming spaces. This finish is cheerful and approachable.
Sable (SB)
Sable is a rich, dark brown finish with warm, reddish undertones. It offers a luxurious and sophisticated look, providing depth and richness to furniture pieces. This finish is elegant and substantial, perfect for creating a statement.
Saddle (SD)
Saddle is a medium-brown finish with warm, leathery tones. It evokes a sense of rustic charm and comfortable elegance, perfect for creating inviting and relaxed spaces. This finish is warm and welcoming, reminiscent of well-worn leather.
Sierra (SR)
Sierra is a medium-brown finish with earthy, reddish-orange undertones, reminiscent of sun-baked earth. It brings a warm and natural feel to furniture, perfect for creating cozy and grounded interiors. This finish is organic and inviting.
Walnut (WL)
Walnut is a classic medium-brown finish, similar to American Walnut but can sometimes be slightly darker or lighter depending on the wood. It is highly versatile and timeless, suitable for a wide range of styles and settings. This finish is a dependable and elegant choice.
White Dove (WD)
White Dove is a soft, pure white finish that offers a crisp and clean look. It’s a classic and versatile choice that brightens up any space and works well with any color scheme. This finish is timeless and elegant, perfect for creating a fresh and airy environment.
Standard Cerused Finishes: Textured Elegance
Cerused finishes add a layer of texture and visual interest by highlighting the wood grain with a contrasting pigment. These finishes are particularly striking on oak and ash, emphasizing their natural texture.
Alabaster Cerused (AC)
Alabaster Cerused features a soft white pigment rubbed into the grain of the wood, creating a subtle and elegant contrast. This finish enhances the natural texture while maintaining a light and airy feel.
City Light Cerused (CI)
City Light Cerused combines the light brown City Light base with a contrasting cerused grain, adding depth and texture to the finish. It offers a sophisticated and subtly rustic look.
Ebony Cerused (EC)
Ebony Cerused features a black pigment in the grain, contrasting dramatically with the base wood tone. This finish creates a bold and modern look, emphasizing the wood’s texture with a striking visual effect.
Glacier Cerused (GC)
Glacier Cerused uses a cool, icy gray pigment to highlight the grain, creating a contemporary and subtly dramatic effect. This finish is perfect for modern interiors seeking a touch of texture and coolness.
Napa Cerused (NC)
Napa Cerused features a warm, beige pigment in the grain, offering a softer and more natural contrast. This finish provides a relaxed and earthy feel, enhancing the wood’s texture with warmth.
Stingray Cerused (SC)
Stingray Cerused uses a medium-gray pigment to create a sophisticated and subtle contrast, adding texture without overwhelming the base color. This finish is versatile and elegant, suitable for various styles.
White Dove Cerused (WC)
White Dove Cerused applies a white pigment over the White Dove base, enhancing the grain with a brighter white contrast. This finish maximizes the light and airy feel while adding textural interest.
Premium Finishes: Elevated Style
Premium finishes offer unique colors and treatments that elevate the style and sophistication of furniture pieces, providing a more distinctive and luxurious look.
Ash (AH)
Ash is a light, natural wood tone finish that highlights the pale beauty of ash wood. It’s a clean and contemporary option, emphasizing the natural grain and light color of the wood itself.
Blonde Cerused (BC)
Blonde Cerused features a very light, almost white base with a subtle cerused grain, creating a delicate and refined textured finish. This finish is perfect for light and airy spaces seeking subtle textural interest.
Oyster (OY)
Oyster is a soft, muted gray-beige finish that is sophisticated and versatile. It offers a neutral backdrop with a touch of warmth, working well in various interior styles and color palettes.
Slate (SL)
Slate is a dark, cool gray finish, reminiscent of natural slate stone. It’s a sophisticated and grounding color that adds depth and modernity to furniture pieces.
Ultra Premium Finishes: Luxurious Accents
Ultra Premium finishes are designed to make a statement with metallic leafing and rich patinas, adding a touch of opulence and high-end style to furniture.
Block Gold Leaf (GO)
Block Gold Leaf applies genuine gold leaf in a solid, block pattern, creating a dramatically luxurious and opulent finish. This finish is perfect for statement pieces seeking maximum impact.
Block Silver Leaf (SI)
Block Silver Leaf uses genuine silver leaf in a block application, offering a sleek and glamorous alternative to gold. This finish provides a sophisticated and modern metallic touch.
Patina (PN)
Patina is a multi-layered finish that creates an aged, antique look with variations in color and texture. It adds character and depth, evoking a sense of history and timelessness.
Ultra Premium High Gloss Enamel: Sleek and Modern
High Gloss Enamel finishes provide a smooth, reflective surface in bold colors, perfect for creating a modern and glamorous look. These finishes are applied without distressing, ensuring a flawless, contemporary appearance.
Cloud (CW)
Cloud is a soft, pale blue High Gloss Enamel finish, offering a fresh and serene pop of color with a sleek, modern surface.
Cream (CR)
Cream is a warm, off-white High Gloss Enamel finish that provides a softer alternative to bright white, while maintaining a sleek and modern look.
Crimson (CS)
Crimson is a bold, deep red High Gloss Enamel finish that makes a dramatic and vibrant statement. It’s perfect for adding a pop of intense color with a high-shine, modern feel.
Jet (JT)
Jet is a pure black High Gloss Enamel finish, offering the ultimate in sleek, modern sophistication. Its high-shine surface amplifies the dramatic effect of black.
Striping Options: Customized Details
Striping options allow for further customization, adding fine lines of contrasting color or metallic leaf to accentuate furniture details and create a bespoke look. Note that striping is not available on all pieces.
Antique Gold Leaf (STR201)
Antique Gold Leaf striping adds fine lines of aged gold leaf, providing a subtle touch of vintage glamour and highlighting furniture details with a warm metallic accent.
Antique Silver Leaf (STR202)
Antique Silver Leaf striping offers fine lines of aged silver leaf, providing a cooler metallic accent and refined detail to furniture pieces.
Bark Striping (STR225)
Bark Striping is a dark brown striping that adds a subtle, organic contrast, resembling the texture of tree bark. It brings a natural and understated detail to furniture.
Beige (STR214)
Beige striping provides a soft, neutral contrast, adding subtle lines of light beige to accentuate furniture shapes without being overly bold.
Champagne (STR212)
Champagne striping offers a light, shimmering gold tone, adding a touch of subtle elegance and highlighting details with a soft metallic sheen.
Chocolate (STR205)
Chocolate striping is a rich, dark brown that provides a deeper contrast, adding noticeable lines that define furniture details with a warm, dark accent.
Cream Striping (STR226)
Cream striping offers a soft, light contrast, adding delicate lines of cream to highlight shapes and details with a gentle touch.
Gold Paint (STR208)
Gold Paint striping uses a bright gold paint to create distinct lines, adding a clear and defined gold accent that stands out against the base finish.
Night (STR221)
Night striping is a deep black striping that provides a strong, dark contrast, creating bold lines that sharply define furniture details.
Oyster (STR216)
Oyster striping offers a muted gray-beige contrast, adding subtle lines that blend sophistication with understated detail.
Sage (STR222)
Sage striping is a soft, muted green that provides a gentle, natural contrast, adding subtle lines of color inspired by nature.
Silver Paint (STR209)
Silver Paint striping utilizes a bright silver paint for clear, defined lines, adding a distinct silver accent that is modern and eye-catching.
Solid Gold Leaf (STR223)
Solid Gold Leaf striping applies genuine gold leaf in solid lines, offering a luxurious and opulent gold accent that is richly detailed and impactful.
Solid Silver Leaf (STR224)
Solid Silver Leaf striping uses genuine silver leaf in solid lines, creating a sleek and glamorous silver accent that is both modern and luxurious.
Taupe (STR215)
Taupe striping provides a warm, light brown contrast, adding subtle lines that offer a neutral and versatile accent to furniture.
White (STR213)
White striping offers a crisp, clean contrast, adding bright white lines that sharply define furniture details and create a modern, graphic look.
Selecting the right finish is a critical step in choosing Highland House furniture. By understanding the nuances of each finish option, from Standard to Ultra Premium High Gloss Enamel and Striping Options, you can ensure your furniture not only meets your functional needs but also perfectly reflects your personal style and enhances your living environment. Consider these finishes as the final flourish, the “cocktail bitters” that complete the masterpiece of your home décor.
