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Trends: Elevate Your Interiors With Beautiful Reclaimed Wood
Gorgeously toned and irresistibly tactile, reclaimed wood is a dream interiors partner, giving any scheme a boost
Nothing beats the authentic patina and rich tones of reclaimed wood. Even a simple panel or shelf introduces a unique, natural element to a room, whether contemporary or traditional, adding character and warmth. A table is an easy route to adding a timber note, but why not think laterally and use planks as a headboard, or driftwood to frame a mirror? If you want to usher in a stripped-back vibe, here are 10 ideas to get you started.
Create your own light fitting
A timber beam suspended from the ceiling and draped with bulbs makes an attention-grabbing pendant light. It’s also a great way to incorporate the hot trend for bare bulbs – why not try this look with coloured flex?
See more great ways to use bare bulbs
A timber beam suspended from the ceiling and draped with bulbs makes an attention-grabbing pendant light. It’s also a great way to incorporate the hot trend for bare bulbs – why not try this look with coloured flex?
See more great ways to use bare bulbs
Use white oil for Scandi charm
Using white oiled wood is a great way to enjoy the grain and texture of reclaimed wood, but with a paler overall effect. This Scandi-style kitchen looks fresh yet warm and inviting thanks to the timber, which adds masses of character.
Using white oiled wood is a great way to enjoy the grain and texture of reclaimed wood, but with a paler overall effect. This Scandi-style kitchen looks fresh yet warm and inviting thanks to the timber, which adds masses of character.
Build a characterful console
These scaffolding planks, joined together and fitted to short legs, create a display surface for trinkets and treasures. The galvanised steel details and original scuffs whisper of their history, adding personality to this simple space.
These scaffolding planks, joined together and fitted to short legs, create a display surface for trinkets and treasures. The galvanised steel details and original scuffs whisper of their history, adding personality to this simple space.
Call in a classic
It’s the simplest way to add a touch of timber to a room – a well-loved farmhouse table. This piece brings warmth to a cool, white kitchen, and works as an extra prep surface and for informal meals alike.
It’s the simplest way to add a touch of timber to a room – a well-loved farmhouse table. This piece brings warmth to a cool, white kitchen, and works as an extra prep surface and for informal meals alike.
Get a head for your bed
These reclaimed wooden headboards chime beautifully with the natural mood of the room. Make sure planks are well sanded to avoid night-time splinters, though – the smooth wood will still add oodles of colour and character.
Discover more ways to use natural wood
These reclaimed wooden headboards chime beautifully with the natural mood of the room. Make sure planks are well sanded to avoid night-time splinters, though – the smooth wood will still add oodles of colour and character.
Discover more ways to use natural wood
Consider cool cladding
This bathroom is in a former stables, and the original wall has been stripped and refurbished to form a stunning feature. Search for panels in salvage yards – even a small section would contrast strikingly with slick, modern bathroom fittings.
This bathroom is in a former stables, and the original wall has been stripped and refurbished to form a stunning feature. Search for panels in salvage yards – even a small section would contrast strikingly with slick, modern bathroom fittings.
Take the smooth route
Reclaimed wood doesn’t have to be rough and ready. This dining table has all the nicks and scratches it’s gained over the years, but has been sanded and waxed to a pleasingly silky finish.
Surrounding it with clear Perspex chairs is a masterstroke, allowing it to be the star.
Reclaimed wood doesn’t have to be rough and ready. This dining table has all the nicks and scratches it’s gained over the years, but has been sanded and waxed to a pleasingly silky finish.
Surrounding it with clear Perspex chairs is a masterstroke, allowing it to be the star.
Don’t dismiss painted pieces
Painted reclaimed wood can also add charm – simply choose pieces that have a little history bashed into them. These panels, used beautifully as a headboard, have intricate carved patterns and a distressed finish that works wonderfully in this painted-wood space.
Painted reclaimed wood can also add charm – simply choose pieces that have a little history bashed into them. These panels, used beautifully as a headboard, have intricate carved patterns and a distressed finish that works wonderfully in this painted-wood space.
Go alfresco
During the summer months, dining outside is such a treat. A table constructed from reclaimed wood blends with a natural setting, and is hardy enough to leave out all year round.
Have you used reclaimed wood in your home? Share your ideas in the Comments section below.
During the summer months, dining outside is such a treat. A table constructed from reclaimed wood blends with a natural setting, and is hardy enough to leave out all year round.
Have you used reclaimed wood in your home? Share your ideas in the Comments section below.
This stripped-back door surrounded entirely by white looks so striking. Search out vintage wooden designs in salvage yards, but make sure you hire a professional to hang any doors – it’s a surprisingly tricky job!