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e décor THE 5 HOT NEW WAYS TO
UPDATE YOUR HOME WITH WOOD
Wood may be known for its timeless visual appeal, but there’s nothing
static about the way people showcase it in American homes.
Designers, homeowners and DIYers are re-discovering the warmth and beauty
of wood. From inventive new uses to re-interpretations of existing styles,
they’re finding creative ways to use wood throughout the home.
“Designers are drawn to wood for use in interior finishes because of its natural
beauty and design versatility,” says interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “The
addition of a warm, familiar material to a room enhances an otherwise modern space.”
30 | INDULGE • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 STATEMENT WALLS — houses, lofts and smaller apartments. and enhance a variety of interior
Designers are playing with the styles. For example, the light and
Appearance walls are making consistently lineal pattern of fir works
a statement, with paneling and scale of wainscoting, using it to well with a contemporary interior with
wainscoting being the big trend enhance smaller rooms. A wainscot its clean lines and greater symmetry.
setters, according to designer treatment brings the eye up and
Sandra Powell, author of the blog makes a room feel a bit taller, adding FINISHED CEILINGS
SawdustGirl.com. Powell says, dimension and scale to smaller spaces.
“Paneled walls and ceilings have Often homeowners forget about the
been on trend for a while now, and Crown molding bridges the ceiling, leaving it exactly as it was when
are still going strong. junction of walls and ceilings — a the house was built. However, wood
prominent visual location where an on the ceiling can add architectural
Different types of interior wood architectural accent can really shine. interest to the room, and attract the
finishes reflect different styles. For eye upward to explore the space.
example, leaving wood paneling NATURAL COLOR
unfinished can create the ambiance of AND TEXTURE Flynn recommends using wood
a coastal beach house or a rustic cabin. trim, plank, decking or even siding
Designers also like to mix different “Every species of softwood has on the ceiling to raise the decorative
woods and finishes on appearance a natural color and grain pattern. elements in the room to a new level.
walls to add visual depth to a room. Some are lighter and create a
The contrast of wood finishes to non- sophisticated, open and airy sense RECLAIMED WOOD
wood materials in a room, such as in the room,” says Ronique Gibson,
glass and metal, create a striking and associate architect and founder of Upcycling wood found in barns and
modern look. the home design blog Stagetecture. older buildings gives homeowners the
com. “The natural color of different chance to bring new life to beautifully
PLAYING WITH SCALE woods sets the tone for a room. For aged wood. Gibson recommends using
example, woods with a darker tone barn doors for headboards on beds,
Molding and wainscoting are give an appearance of formality — or creating a table out of old wood
usually associated with a traditional they’re exceptional for evoking classic planks. Sliding doors are also popular
style, but designers are using wood masculinity or high glamour.” in homes that don’t have the space for
trim to create fresh and modern looks a hinged door.
in all kinds of homes of different sizes In addition to color, each species’
unique grain patterns complement — Brandpoint
UPDATE YOUR HOME WITH WOOD
Wood may be known for its timeless visual appeal, but there’s nothing
static about the way people showcase it in American homes.
Designers, homeowners and DIYers are re-discovering the warmth and beauty
of wood. From inventive new uses to re-interpretations of existing styles,
they’re finding creative ways to use wood throughout the home.
“Designers are drawn to wood for use in interior finishes because of its natural
beauty and design versatility,” says interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “The
addition of a warm, familiar material to a room enhances an otherwise modern space.”
30 | INDULGE • OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2014 STATEMENT WALLS — houses, lofts and smaller apartments. and enhance a variety of interior
Designers are playing with the styles. For example, the light and
Appearance walls are making consistently lineal pattern of fir works
a statement, with paneling and scale of wainscoting, using it to well with a contemporary interior with
wainscoting being the big trend enhance smaller rooms. A wainscot its clean lines and greater symmetry.
setters, according to designer treatment brings the eye up and
Sandra Powell, author of the blog makes a room feel a bit taller, adding FINISHED CEILINGS
SawdustGirl.com. Powell says, dimension and scale to smaller spaces.
“Paneled walls and ceilings have Often homeowners forget about the
been on trend for a while now, and Crown molding bridges the ceiling, leaving it exactly as it was when
are still going strong. junction of walls and ceilings — a the house was built. However, wood
prominent visual location where an on the ceiling can add architectural
Different types of interior wood architectural accent can really shine. interest to the room, and attract the
finishes reflect different styles. For eye upward to explore the space.
example, leaving wood paneling NATURAL COLOR
unfinished can create the ambiance of AND TEXTURE Flynn recommends using wood
a coastal beach house or a rustic cabin. trim, plank, decking or even siding
Designers also like to mix different “Every species of softwood has on the ceiling to raise the decorative
woods and finishes on appearance a natural color and grain pattern. elements in the room to a new level.
walls to add visual depth to a room. Some are lighter and create a
The contrast of wood finishes to non- sophisticated, open and airy sense RECLAIMED WOOD
wood materials in a room, such as in the room,” says Ronique Gibson,
glass and metal, create a striking and associate architect and founder of Upcycling wood found in barns and
modern look. the home design blog Stagetecture. older buildings gives homeowners the
com. “The natural color of different chance to bring new life to beautifully
PLAYING WITH SCALE woods sets the tone for a room. For aged wood. Gibson recommends using
example, woods with a darker tone barn doors for headboards on beds,
Molding and wainscoting are give an appearance of formality — or creating a table out of old wood
usually associated with a traditional they’re exceptional for evoking classic planks. Sliding doors are also popular
style, but designers are using wood masculinity or high glamour.” in homes that don’t have the space for
trim to create fresh and modern looks a hinged door.
in all kinds of homes of different sizes In addition to color, each species’
unique grain patterns complement — Brandpoint
