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10 Ways to Create Magic With Wooden Accents on Walls
Love the warmth of wood? Here are not-so-common ways to incorporate wooden accents into your home
Wood is a versatile medium that brings warmth and richness to any space – and it can be integrated into the home in so many ways. Wooden slats, beams and other cutouts can transform the walls, ceilings, floors and more into stylish zones and enhance the aesthetic appeal of any space. Here are some homes that show you how.
2. A vaulted wooden ceiling with exposed beams and rafters steals the show and creates a sense of height and strength. The lightly distressed polish on the ceiling and beams lends a country-style vibe to the decor.
3. In this space, slim cement pillars alternate with wooden battens to act as a wall. The ingenious arrangement allows the wooden slats to open and close individually, which also demarcates the living room from the rest of the house.
4. This niche-inspired seating embraces wood in the panelling and creates a cosy booth for the entire family to eat and hang out together. Cushions and padded seating make this minimalist wooden unit even cosier.
5. In this terrace, a decorative wooden slatted roof helps filter natural light and creates a fascinating pattern of barred shadows on the blue-and-white mosaic floor to add subtle drama. A nice way to bring a touch of finesse and elegance to open zones like this.
6. This wall unit is more of an ode to art and music rather than just a regular cabinet. There is a guitar-shaped niche with a bookmatched surround. (Bookmatching is the practice of matching wooden surfaces, usually veneers, so their wood-grain patterns mirror each other, giving the impression of an open book.)
With eye-catching shelves of different shapes and sizes, illuminated by soft ambient lights, this one-of-a-kind unit becomes the focal point of the room.
With eye-catching shelves of different shapes and sizes, illuminated by soft ambient lights, this one-of-a-kind unit becomes the focal point of the room.
7. The redundant space beneath the staircase is transformed into a unique design feature with the interplay of strips, battens and other elements. These patterns evoke visual interest and give a sleek, modern finish to the under-stair storage.
9 Ways to Bring in Wooden Battens, Strips and Slats
9 Ways to Bring in Wooden Battens, Strips and Slats
8. Instead of a solid wall, a sturdy wooden partition forms an attractive design feature in this bathroom. It demarcates the bathing area and doubles as storage, too. One end of the structure (in the foreground) retains a visual connect and gives a sense of openness.
9. Placing the slats in an oblique position immediately draws the eyes to this wall. The wall of angular slats exudes warmth and is a dramatic backdrop for an understated grey couch.
10. Painted in a soft and warm blue-grey, these louvred window shutters break the stereotype of classic wooden browns. A great way to turn around a simple window design into an accent wall piece.
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