Species Spotlight – Walnut

Spotlight on walnut wood

At Elephant Timber, we take pride in offering some of the most beautiful and unique walnut slabs for your woodworking projects. Walnut is known for its durability, strength, rich colour and stunning grain patterns. Whether you are crafting a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture or constructing a countertop, live edge walnut slabs are a perfect choice.

The timeless appeal of walnut slabs

Walnut is a hardwood prized for its deep brown hues, fine grain and ability to take a finish beautifully. Its natural elegance makes it one of the top choices for furniture makers and woodworkers alike. Walnut slabs are versatile and each piece tells a unique story through its grain and colour variations.

Practical uses for live edge walnut slabs

A live edge walnut slab retains the natural contours of the tree, preserving its organic shape and bringing a piece of nature into your home. This rustic yet refined element adds character to any design, from modern spaces to more traditional settings.

• Dining tables – a live edge walnut slab makes for a stunning dining table, blending natural beauty with everyday functionality. The rich walnut hues and irregular edges create a focal point in any dining room.
• Desks and workspaces – walnut’s strength makes it perfect for creating desks. A live edge slab adds a unique twist to an office environment, providing a piece of nature that promotes creativity and focus.
• Shelving – whether it is a single walnut slab shelf or a custom shelving unit, live edge walnut adds warmth and texture to walls. Its natural shape complements both modern and rustic decor.
• Occasional tables and benches – smaller walnut slabs can be used to craft unique coffee tables, side tables, console tables or benches. 
• Countertops – live edge walnut countertops bring sophistication to kitchens, bathrooms, or bars, where the wood’s natural beauty stands out.

Decorative uses for spalted walnut wood

If you are looking for something truly one-of-a-kind, spalted walnut wood offers an artistic touch that turns any piece into a masterpiece. Spalting is the natural process where fungi create intricate lines, streaks and colour variations within the wood, resulting in patterns that resemble marbled artwork. Spalted walnut wood is perfect for creating wall art, cabinet doors, tuned bowls and sculptures, and smaller accent furniture pieces such as side tables or console tables. The natural artistry of the spalting combined with walnut’s rich tones creates furniture that is as functional as it is beautiful.

Visit Elephant Timber

Visit us online or at our workshop on the Sussex coast to choose from our range of wood.

Our normal opening hours are Monday-Friday 07:30 – 17:00. Please contact us on 07941 034 822 to make an appointment, as we are not always based in the workshop. Out-of-hours or weekend appointments can be made by arrangement.