Decorating- with-Wood

Decorating with wood, can be versatile and beautiful, wood is one of the most widely used materials in the home. No matter what the style of your interiors – staunchly traditional or ultra contemporary – chances are a good proportion of your furniture is wood, be it solid, veneered or painted. Wood can also be the material of choice for walls. So of the moment, the downfall is the high maintenance, especially if used in a busy kitchen. Be sure to maintain this glorious facade with oil or wax.

Don’t be discouraged when sourcing salvaged wood – even when damaged, wood can often be restored to its former glory, so you can make the most of auction room acquisitions or junk-shop finds. Any dents and scratches become part of the patina of age or, if preferred, can be sanded down and refinished.

Oak is one of the most popular choices for furniture (solid and veneer). It is durable with an attractive grain and less susceptible to damage from sunlight than other woods, making it a great choice.

Wooden logs contrast beautifully against the crisp, white walls and contemporary artwork. Despite being a simple idea, the space between the beams filled with chopped logs, is an eye-catching focal point and ensures the log fire will always be easy to top up.

There are myriad reasons why wood has been the material of choice for the home for millennia. It has strength, resilience, natural beauty and adaptability. In the right circumstance, it adds equal measures of warmth and drama. Traditional wall paneling – once a 17th-century dining room staple

Decorating with wood makes such an unexpected statement when it is used across a whole wall – think paneling or tongue-and-groove. But apply the look in a bedroom via smooth panels of ply and you’ll get a whole new neutral in an original take on the wooden wall. Softer than the softest white; warmer than the warmest grey, wood has a covetable look all its own.

Iroko worktops are naturally resilient to water and stains. Remember to regularly treat your wooden fixtures to keep them in tip-top condition. With a water-resistant finish, such as oil or wax, you can have worktops that will last a lifetime. Now what’s for dinner?

Teak has long been favoured for furniture. As an oily wood, it is naturally water resistant so it works well in wet areas. In a bathroom, the teak veneer has been coated with a polyurethane lacquer for extra protection. Its uniform colour gives consistent results, but don’t forget to regularly oil your teak furniture. Easy to apply and maintain, oil offers durable qualities and will nourish the wood.

As Interior Designer in Norfolk and London we can source all sorts of different woods for your project, so why not give us a call or email emile@chameleondesignsinteriors.co.uk