Wood color: red, white, gray
Wood can be not only brown and beige, but also 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.
- Red wood 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. It goes well with brick color (it sets off the wood, but does not stand out against its background), and also with pistachio in small quantities.
- White wood in the interior creates space and a feeling of purity. It is most often found in modern style and minimalism. White floor emphasizes the brightness of the walls, wooden ceiling makes the room longer, white furniture is suitable for the bedroom, dining room, less often the living room and kitchen.
- Gray wood in the interior is calming, evokes a feeling of coolness. Gray laminate is well suited for the floor in the bedroom, living room. Depending on the pattern, such a floor resembles aged wood and is appropriate for retro and country. Suitable for rooms with two contrasting colors. Wenge furniture and other cool shades go well with gray trim in a modern interior.
Combination with stone and brick
Combination with different materials in the interior: glass, stone, plastic, gives a different end result, but the fact is that wood is a universal and popular finish.
- Stone and wood in the interior as two natural materials complement each other. Warm and soft wood with strong stone are irreplaceable for creating eco style, Provence and country. Pebble mosaic and plank floor, fragments of decorative stone, parquet board and beams are perfectly combined and suitable for any interior.
In the photo, a wooden wall and a fireplace made of wild stone remind us of the origins and fill the room with coziness.
- Brick and wood in the interior or imitation brickwork is suitable for the hallway, living room, staircase. Brick can be whitewashed, aged, monochromatic and of different sizes, such variations create a different image of the room. The use of wood in the interior with brick is necessary to create an unusual design of a country house: wooden frames and doors, stairs, partitions and floors made of red wood in combination with antique chests of drawers.
Wood in the kitchen interior
In the kitchen interior, it is appropriate in the form of furniture, an accent wall in the dining area.
- It is better to choose tiles or linoleum as a floor covering.
- Wooden tableware will create coziness and will suit the Provence, country, rustic styles.
- Light ergonomic furniture, glossy surfaces and mirror inserts are suitable for a small room.
- A beamed ceiling will suit creating a rustic style.
- Deep dark shades are appropriate in a kitchen with a large window and wide space.
Furniture of neutral natural colors is combined with bright colors of the countertop, refrigerator, etc. For example, the combination of wood and greenery looks natural and appropriate in a kitchen of any size.
In the photo, the kitchen is enlarged due to the combination with the balcony and the correct selection of colors. Wooden table and light laminate go well with white furniture. Eco wall made of boards and grass is the object of attention for all guests.
Living room decoration
Wood in the living room interior always looks very impressive and is appropriate in almost any design. If it is a Scandinavian style, then the use of light species emphasizes the connection with nature, wooden furniture in pastel shades is suitable for Provence. Small and simple wooden details are appropriate in minimalism and hi-tech.
In the photo, an unusual shelf imitating a branch creates a modern style of the living room in neutral natural shades.
In the photo, the interior of the living room is in a classic style, for decoration, carved wooden panels and parquet with a small carpet are suitable.
Stumps and large cuts in the interior of the living room can play a role coffee table and become the main focus of attention of the guests. From saw cuts and pebbles you can make an accent wall near the TV, from processed sticks and branches – a cornice, lamp and other accessories.
In the photo, a wall of saw cuts in the living room. Natural wood promotes relaxation, and smells nice and retains the aroma of essential oils for a long time.
Using wood in the bedroom
For the bedroom, it is better to choose light wood species and cover them with matte varnish 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, wood. But if the wood is dark, you don’t need to paint it in light colors.
Wood can be used to cover the entire wall or just one wall, the floor and the ceiling. How much wood can be in a bedroom depends on the size of the room and its style requirements.
In the photo, a simple pallet mattress and sawn timber headboard look unusual in a modern apartment. Such simplicity is combined with eco-friendliness and style at the same time.
Central lighting is acceptable, but it is better to make it diffused by means of several light sources. Cloth, linen, calico and knitted blankets go well with wood in the home interior.
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 prevent mold.
Wood in the nursery
This material is most appropriate in the interior of the nursery from the point of view of environmental friendliness. It is advisable to use wood both for finishing and in decor. If the walls do not necessarily have to be wooden, then the floor and furniture simply need to be selected from wood materials.
A light laminate floor will be decorated with a homemade painted 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 for jewelry, photos and notes, they can also be used to decorate wall shelves.
In the photo, light wood in the interior of the nursery goes well with light Roman blinds, its color can be easily changed with paint, or refreshed with varnish.
Light colors, delicate textiles, bright toys and dark flooring will suit the design of the nursery of both a girl and a boy.
Bathroom design
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. For finishing the bathroom, you need to choose moisture-resistant wood species (Brazilian nut or bamboo, as in the photo below).
The photo shows a bathroom with massive doors and hanging chains. A long-cut tree would be suitable as a material for such a table.
For the bathroom in the apartment, you can use wood-like tiles, wooden accessories and inserts.