Natural wood as a material for decoration and interior decoration

Despite the existence of practical artificial materials, people continue to strive for nature, environmental cleanliness in the decoration of the premises. Wood is an ideal raw material in terms of safety and naturalness that has been used in construction and repair for many centuries. That is why the tree in the interior is widely used in the design of houses, apartments and cottages.

Wood features

Do not think that a tree is suitable only for the construction of private houses and summer cottages, as well as associate it with an outdated interior or creaking floors. Designers have come up with a number of interesting tricks for how to introduce wood into the interior and give it style, a modern look and luxury.

The properties of wood and the specifics of its use depend on the type of raw material. Most often, softwood is used for construction, and hardwood is considered the most suitable for decorating. The resinous aroma is absent, while the tree is characterized by high strength and density. It is easily processed manually or mechanically. The tree is suitable for the manufacture of designer "little things", structural buildings.

Wood has a high thermal insulation ability. It is environmentally friendly and practical, successfully combined with a different finish:

• metal;
• glass;
• ceramics;
• skin;
• cloth;
• a stone;
• brick, etc.

The most sought after is oak. It has a huge service life, high flexibility and density, but is characterized by a significant cost. Also, when facing the interior, beech, birch, walnut, acacia, some conifers can be used.

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Tree in the interior

Wooden items for the home are sold in stores. Many decor items can be made independently. Depending on the type of room, the recommendations of experts vary, but in any case, every detail made of wood will become an interesting and catchy accent in the room.

Living room

Particularly spectacular light wooden items or finishes look in the Scandinavian-style living room. They emphasize the proximity to nature, make the room easier, airy in appearance. Wood is also suitable for provence, minimalism: here designers recommend using pine, beech, alder, birch. Classical design, on the contrary, is better combined with a tree of dark shades - wenge, walnut, oak. From wood in the living room can be made:

• floor coverings (deck board, wood, parquet);
• furniture;
• fireplace trim;
• doors, windows.

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Bedroom

If you use wood in the design of the bedroom, this will help to make the atmosphere pleasant, relaxing. In small rooms, it is worth choosing materials of light shades, complementing them with bright accents. The most natural look matte coatings, and varnish will have to be updated regularly, but they visually expand the room, raise the ceilings.

Furniture is better to choose oversized, but functional. She will not take up extra space, will not overload the room. Wood wall decoration also looks attractive. Often, with a lining or panels, they finish the entire wall or area at the head of the head, which perfectly fits into the eco-style. Wood can be painted with water-based paints. Shades such as beige, pistachio, mustard, and milk are best suited for this purpose. The interior will be complemented by knitted blankets, curtains and textiles made of cloth, linen, wool.

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Children

For children, wood is the best choice. This material is the most environmentally friendly, therefore it is suitable for decorating walls, floors, ceilings, and for decorating a room. Furniture should also be made of wood. Modern synthetic materials are often of low quality. The following are used as accents and decorations in the nursery:

• carpets and small rugs;
• rope ladders and horizontal bars;
• herbal compositions;
• photo, pictures;
• wall shelves;
• light curtains;
• racks for toys.

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Kitchen

Usually in a kitchen, wood takes part in the form of furniture - a kitchen set, a dining area. In a small room, the furniture should be light, complementing it with glass and mirror inserts. Dark headsets are used mainly in large rooms that have large windows. At the same time, the countertop can be made bright, like household appliances, although classic pastel shades also combine perfectly with wood.

To cover the floor, it is better to choose more practical materials - linoleum, tiles, which are easy to wash, wipe from stains. Wooden beams look good on the ceiling of the kitchen, giving a rustic feel. For country styles, rustic is also perfect wooden dishes with an interesting pattern.

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Balcony and loggia

Lining from a tree for a balcony - very popular option. She looks noble, natural, characterized by environmental friendliness and beauty. Decorating the walls in the room with a clapboard is not difficult, because it has a castle type of connection “groove-crest”. Usually use the following options for lining balconies and loggias:

• vertical
• horizontal
• diagonal.

To save money, many use PVC panels with a wood look. They are also easy to install, have soundproofing properties and reduce the thermal conductivity of the structure. MDF panels, which are made of compressed waste from the processing of lumber, look no worse than natural wood. But in terms of environmental cleanliness, the panels cannot be compared with wood, so if possible, you need to buy the highest quality material.

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Bathroom

In the bathroom, the tree is not often used, because it needs special treatment against decay, mold, and moisture. If the ceramic tile is already tired, it can be replaced with special types of wood, which will last a long time and become a real decoration of the room. Typically, in a wet microclimate, antiseptic impregnated materials are used:

• edged board of valuable breeds;
• imitation of timber;
• block house.

Such decoration will give the room the look of a real sauna, especially in combination with stone floors and original furniture. Instead of wood, you can use tiles of the appropriate coloring, wood chip boards, which have higher moisture resistance, look fresh and luxurious.

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Bathhouse

Traditionally, a bathhouse is a completely wooden room, consisting of a steam room, a main room and a dressing room.Usually the walls here are trimmed with wood in horizontal order to simulate masonry. Most often, for this purpose, a lining, imitation of timber, slab, block house is bought. An original option will be a wicker vine, bamboo. In the dressing room it is worth placing a table with chairs or armchairs, decorate the walls with paintings, carvings.

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Wood finish

Wood is a high-quality material for decoration or decoration. It can be used even without special treatment. Wood is suitable for different styles and rooms, but has some specific usage.

Wooden columns and ceilings

Such elements are ideal for a loft, industrial, country. They are useful for large-sized rooms with high ceilings in country houses, cottages. A great option is to combine wood with stone, brick to create columns and beams. This technique enhances the stylistic focus. For apartments, such interior elements are not always appropriate, because they greatly hide the space.

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Walls and partitions made of wood

Wood dilutes the cold atmosphere of rooms with paint, concrete, brick. It looks luxurious, unusual, fills the room with forest scent. To increase the service life, all decoration elements are treated with varnishes, waxes, impregnations, stains, as well as oils and azure. Here are some popular wood wall options:

• suturing a small part of the wall with lining;
• filling the space behind the sofa;
• arrangement of a small partition for zoning the room;
• full sheathing of the wall with an artificially aged board.

Lattice partitions can be originally decorated with flowers, climbing plants. This will give the room the look of a winter garden and fill it with homely warmth.

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Wallpaper

Wooden wallpaper is a non-trivial version of the wall cladding of a house or apartment. They are made of cork, veneer in the form of rolls or small boards, which are attached to each other in a castle way. The preparation of walls for such materials may be minimal; careful leveling is not required. So that the wallpaper does not deteriorate from moisture and serves for a long time, they are treated with protective compounds on top.

Inexpensive are spruce, pine wallpaper. For the wettest rooms, it is worth choosing material from larch. Expensive, but high-quality are paintings from Abash wood from Africa. In any case, this finish is environmentally friendly, does not emit toxins, and the finished coating looks seamless and very stylish.

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The combination of wood with stone and brick

Wood perfectly combines with other materials in the interior, which only increases its popularity. For example, with a stone they complement each other perfectly, especially in the styles of country, eco, and Provence. Stone and wood look best in flooring, when decorating the fireplace area, as well as the walls in the corridor, hall, office.

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Wood tile

Ceramic tiles in wood colors are a good alternative to natural wood. It has excellent technical characteristics, therefore it is popular in the repair of houses and apartments. Tiles will replace wood in the bathroom, where dampness is always present, and natural material will rot. Fungus, mold, microbes will not settle on the tile, and it will be easier and faster to wash it. In the process of use, ceramics do not absorb dirt, stains, odors, withstand heavy loads, which is why it is in demand everywhere.

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Doors made of wood

Doors made of solid wood or veneer look expensive, stylish, while the wooden base goes well with glass, plastic inserts, stained-glass windows. The best doors are made of oak, beech, birch, cherry, merbau, because these species are highly durable. Typically, to extend the life of the canvas and platbands coated with wax or stain. It is advisable to buy products with high-quality grinding, without cracks and bumps, with a perfectly smooth coating.

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Beams

The use of ceiling beams creates a special rustic style in the room, inspires thoughts of antiquity, brings it closer to nature. If the beams are located close to each other, they should have a light shade.

Far-spaced products can be made more massive and dark in color. At the same time, it is desirable to leave the walls white or pastel so that the room does not look gloomy. Usually in apartments with high ceilings, imitation of beams is used, and in cottages, country houses - full-fledged supporting structures.

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Wood cuts

Saws of the end of the tree are round dies of different diameters, which can also be used in the interior. With special styling, you can recreate the "woodpile", which is perfect for decorating a fireplace, kitchen, cabinet. Of large wood cuts make tables, countertops. Rectangular cuts go to the manufacture of wall panels.

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Picturesque little things

In Scandinavian, eco-style, country and many other directions, decorating rooms with various objects made of wood is very popular:

• snag chandeliers;
• stump as tables;
• decorations for the mantelpiece;
• curved branches on the walls;
• wooden baubles;
• vases;
• statuettes;
• cache-pot;
• tueski;
• sets of wooden utensils;
• candlesticks;
• chess.

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Wood wall decoration

With the help of wood, you can decorate the walls with slats, saw cuts, dice from edged timber with different sections and thicknesses. There is another option for decorating the walls - placing wooden panels, paintings, lamps, various inserts and stripes on them.

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Wooden furniture

Wood, like no other material, is suitable for the manufacture of cabinet and upholstered furniture. Now the trend is furniture with knots, cracks, artificially aged, with the effect of "craquelure". Some items are completely cut out from whole pieces of wood, but the cost of such products is usually high. They also make furniture from old stumps, bark, combine wood with leather, velor. Such household items serve for a long time, creating a special microclimate useful for a person in the house and allowing you to feel a unique aroma.

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Pros and cons of wood in the interior

The advantages of wood in the interior are:

• strength, durability;
• wear resistance;
• easy cleaning;
• beauty;
• the possibility of combination;
• environmental friendliness.

The material also has flaws. He is afraid of water, dampness, mold and bugs are often started in it. The tree easily burns, is subject to decay. Carrying out special processing levels these minuses and makes wood the most popular raw material for construction, decoration and decoration of housing!