Love this article about designing with natural wood. Check it out! Be inspired!
Judging by the design events this year, including London?s Clerkenwell Design Week
back in May, natural materials such as wood are still very much in
vogue, with a move toward leaving timber in as natural a state as
possible. Products incorporating bark and twigs are one example of this,
as is the resurgence of ?pippy oak? ? oak with lots of knots in it,
once considered a less desirable form of the wood.
There are many ways to enjoy the colors and textures of raw wood in your home, as these images demonstrate. Whether you prefer a subtle touch or a full-on feature wall, get ready to go with the grain.
There are many ways to enjoy the colors and textures of raw wood in your home, as these images demonstrate. Whether you prefer a subtle touch or a full-on feature wall, get ready to go with the grain.
1. Wake up to a wood-covered accent wall. Using
wood to cover one wall is a lovely way to add warmth and interest
without spoiling the crisp look of a white space. This wall forms a
stunning headboard, bringing pleasing color and texture to the
pared-down palette.
2. Make a feature of your log pile. If
you have a working open fire, use the firewood to your advantage. A
storage nook like this doubles as a striking display when stacked with
well-cured cut logs.
3. Employ wood as an artwork. Using
reclaimed wood as art is a striking way to include it in a design. This
is almost a feature wall, but the planks have been cut slightly shorter
than the wall to form a sculptural piece.
4. Add warmth with weathered wood. Weathered
wood has a warm, homey feel that works beautifully in a pale interior.
This cladding emphasizes the height of the space and creates a chimney
breast effect for the modern fire.
5. Expose wooden beams. A
simple way to incorporate the wood trend is to expose structural wooden
beams already present in your home. Instead of painting them or boxing
them in, leave them raw or give them a coat of wax to enrich the tones.
6. Take it upstairs. A
staircase is a clever place for a feature wall ? it connects upstairs
with downstairs and provides some visual interest as people travel
between the two. This panel of reclaimed wood has been framed with a
white border to give it the feel of an artwork, while a pendant light
really enhances the different colors in the timber.
7. Run it along the hallway. Hallways
are another good place to use wood cladding ? this sweeping corridor is
emphasized by the thin strips of wood running in the direction of
travel, drawing the eye along the space.
8. Juxtapose different timbers. Don?t
be afraid to mix different types of wood and different finishes in the
same space. This bathroom has a combination of smooth, polished wood,
cut planks and gorgeously knotty uncut pieces for a celebration of tones
and textures.
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