Rift Cut White Oak Storm
A dark satin stain on rift cut white oak, smoky brown with a cool undertone, offered across the TKG Inset collection.
- type
- stain
- color family
- dark wood
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- Rift Cut White Oak
- available on
- 29 door styles
doors available in Rift Cut White Oak Storm
Color and light
Rift Cut White Oak Storm is a dark wood stain, a smoky brown with a grey-green undertone. The stain is translucent, so the straight, tight grain of the oak stays visible.
In north light it cools toward charcoal and the grain softens. In south light it warms to espresso with a faint olive edge. Under warm LEDs the brown deepens, and the satin sheen leaves a low glow along door edges.
What to pair it with
Choose honed stone over polished. Carrara, limestone or a soft white quartz keeps the contrast calm, while soapstone makes a near-tonal room.
Unlacquered brass warms the grey undertone. Blackened steel or satin nickel keeps it cool. Floors work best lighter: pale oak plank, honed limestone or warm terrazzo.
Where it belongs
In prewar apartments, Gramercy Bevel or Columbus doors give the dark tone architectural weight. In brownstones, Park Slope or Astor raised-panel doors and beaded Cold Spring suit the proportions.
On Long Island, Mercer Wide slab doors turn it into a quiet, modern backdrop for open plans. Compare profiles in door styles or see the full TKG Inset collection.
Care and durability
Wipe with a soft damp cloth, dry right away, and use mild soap when needed. Skip abrasive cleaners. Keep standing water away from sink and dishwasher edges.
Dark surfaces show dust, so a weekly wipe keeps the grain clear. Grain varies from door to door, as it should in real wood. See samples under finishes or contact us.