Natural wood has several advantages:
- thermal insulation;
- environmental friendliness;
- practicality;
- combination with all colors, textures and other finishing materials.
Wood in the interior goes well with stone, brick, leather, plaster. Mirrors are acceptable and metal inserts are undesirable.
Walls
Expensive wood on the wall in the interior is not afraid of moisture and looks luxurious, in addition, the solid wood always fills the room with a pleasant aroma. Wood panels are treated with varnish, wax and oil stains for a longer service life.
A more economical finish is the use of lining and laminate. The panels can cover all or one wall, and can be used as decorative inserts for window sills, TV sets, beds.
On the picture living room in natural shades with wood flooring that blends into the wall decoration. White color makes the interior lighter, and wood texture adds coziness.
Placing the boards horizontally on the wall (as in the photo) will make the room wider and vertically higher.
Floor
A wooden floor is a coating that has been tested over the centuries, it can be solid, parquet, cork or laminate.
On the picture in the bedroom, diagonal laminate flooring will help expand the space.
Wood color: red, white, gray
The tree can be not only brown and beige, but also in other colors. Board, parquet and laminate are presented in different shades, which can be used to create a certain style in a residential and office space.
- The Red tree in the interior is suitable for creating a luxurious Empire style in the living room. Furniture can be with patterns and curves, and textured walls and carpeted floors will create an atmosphere of comfort and wealth. Combines with a brick color (sets off a tree, but does not stand out against its background), as well as with a small amount of pistachio.
- White wood in the interior creates spaciousness and a sense of cleanliness. Most often found in modern style and minimalism. The white floor emphasizes the brightness of the walls, the wooden ceiling makes the room longer, the white furniture is suitable for the bedroom, dining room, less often the living room and kitchen.
- Gray tree in the interior soothes, evokes a feeling of coolness. Gray laminate is well suited for the floor in the bedroom, living room. Such a floor, depending on the pattern, resembles aged wood and is appropriate for retro and country music. Suitable for rooms with two contrasting colors. Wenge furniture and other cool shades go well with gray finishes in a modern interior.
Combination with stone and brick
The combination with different materials in the interior: glass, stone, plastic, gives a different end result, but invariably the fact that wood is a versatile and popular finish.
- Stone and wood in the interior as two natural materials complement each other. Warm and soft wood with strong stone are indispensable for creating eco-style, Provence and country. Pebble mosaics and plank floors, decorative stone fragments, parquet boards and beams are perfectly combined and suitable for any interior.
On the picture a wooden wall and a wild stone fireplace remind of the origins and fill the room with coziness.
- Brick and wood in the interior or imitation of brickwork is suitable for the corridor, living room, stairs. Brick can be whitewashed, aged, monochromatic and of different sizes, such variations create a different image of the room. The use of wood in an interior with bricks is necessary to create an unusual design of a country house: wooden frames and doors, stairs, partitions and a redwood floor in combination with antique chests of drawers.
Wood in the interior of the kitchen
In the interior of the kitchen, it is appropriate in the form of furniture, an accent wall in the dining area.
- It is better to choose a tile or linoleum as a floor covering.
- Wooden dishes will create coziness and are suitable for Provence, country, rustic styles.
- Light ergonomic furniture, glossy surfaces and mirror inserts are suitable for a small room.
- A beamed ceiling is suitable for creating a rustic style.
- Deep dark shades are appropriate in a kitchen with a large window and wide space.
Furniture in neutral natural colors matches the vibrant colors of the countertop, refrigerator, etc. For example, a combination of wood and greenery looks natural and appropriate in a kitchen of any size.
On the picture the kitchen is enlarged by combining with a balcony and the correct selection of colors. The wooden table and light laminate go well with the white furnishings. An eco-friendly wall made of boards and grass is an object of attention for all guests.
Living room decoration
The tree in the interior of the living room always looks very impressive and appropriate in almost any design. If this is a Scandinavian style, then the use of light woods emphasizes the connection with nature, wooden furniture in pastel shades is suitable for Provence. Small and simple wood details are appropriate for minimalism and hi-tech.
On the picture An unusual shelf imitating a branch creates a modern living room style in neutral natural shades.
On the picture the interior of the living room is in a classic style, wood panels with carvings and parquet floors with a small carpet are suitable for decoration.
Stumps and large cuts in the living room interior can play the role of a coffee table and become the main subject of guests' attention. From saw cuts and pebbles, you can make an accent wall near the TV, from processed sticks and branches - a cornice, a lamp and other accessories.
On the picture saw cut wall in the living room. Natural wood promotes relaxation, besides, it smells good and keeps the aroma of essential oils for a long time.
Using wood in the bedroom
For the bedroom, it is better to choose light species and cover with matte varnish in order to emphasize the naturalness of the wood.
You can choose paint and emphasize the texture, or apply it in 3 layers and cover the natural color. It is better to give preference to natural shades of beige, pistachio, mustard, woody. But if the wood is dark, then you do not need to paint it in light colors.
Wood can be used to sheathe all or just one wall, floor and ceiling. How much wood there can be within a bedroom depends on the size of the room and the requirements of its style.
On the picture a simple mattress on pallets and a headboard made of saw cut looks unusual in a modern apartment. This simplicity is combined with sustainability and style at the same time.
Central lighting is acceptable, but it is better to make it diffuse due to several light sources. Cloth, linen, coarse calico and knitted blankets go well with wood in the interior of the house.
The combination of eco-style and high-tech creates an attractive eclecticism. In the photo, birch trunks serve as a spectacular accent. It is important to remember that natural wood should be treated with oils and varnish to avoid mold.
Tree in the nursery
This material in the interior of a nursery is the most appropriate from the point of view of environmental friendliness. It is advisable to use wood for both decoration and decoration. If the walls do not have to be wood, then the floor and furniture just need to be selected from wood materials.
The light laminate floor will be decorated with a homemade hand-drawn carpet; to develop the child's mobility, you can hang a hammock and a rope ladder. For an unusual look, you can use branches in the interior to create small compositions, an organizer of jewelry, photos and notes, they can also be used to beat wall shelves.
On the picture light wood in the interior of the nursery goes well with light Roman curtains, its color is easy to change with paint, or refresh with varnish.
Light colors, delicate textiles, bright toys and a dark floor are suitable for decorating a nursery for both a girl and a boy.
Bathroom decoration
Wood in the bathroom interior creates the feeling of a sauna or Russian bath. Wooden walls and stone floors, or vice versa, create a unique design. To finish the bathroom, you need to select moisture-resistant rocks (Brazil nut or bamboo, as in the photo below).
On the picture bathroom with massive doors and hanging chains. A long-felled tree is suitable as a material for such a table.
For the bathroom in the apartment, you can use wood-effect tiles, wooden accessories and inserts.
Photo gallery
Below are photo examples of the use of wood in the decoration of rooms for various functional purposes.