How to Accent Your Home With Live Edge Wood
Find out how the natural fringe of live edge wood adds artistic zest to kitchen islands, tables, shelves and more
Live edge or natural edge wood is a piece of lumber that retains the curves of natural bark or trunk on one or more sides, which is used to create a piece of furniture. Live edge wood brings with it a raw and rustic charm that goes well with most décor styles, including modern, industrial, eclectic and coastal. When juxtaposed with sleek modern surfaces and fixtures, this ‘true to life’, organic element can add personality in a striking fashion. Here, we take a look at the many ways designers have employed live edge wood to accent different spaces inside and outside the house.
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Remember you can click on each photo to learn more about the project and designer’s work.
2. Look closely … the top of the media unit and a set of two side tables placed between the chairs, as well as the coffee table, all feature natural live edge in this indoor–outdoor tropical living room. Wood balances the blue-and-white surfaces, bringing warmth and cosiness to the room.
3. Since each piece of wood is unique, live edge wood can bring a sense of exclusivity to interiors.
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4. This kitchen countertop is like no other. Its uniqueness is guaranteed to be the talk of many dinners.
5. The clean, minimal lines of the kitchen are wonderfully disrupted with a live edge board on the façade of the island.
6. The island of this white kitchen gets a facelift with a live edge counter installed in waterfall style. Its structural, organic nature supplies a useful boost to the simple modern space.
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7. Another example of organic–modern mixing is this wall installation. The live edge walnut shelf accompanies the one-of-a-kind bronze wall planter to punctuate this space.
8. Floating live edge shelves made of reclaimed wood provide oodles of personality and function to this bathroom corner.
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9. In this powder room, I love how the floating live edge wood counter and brass fittings warm this room with an earthy feel, while bright-blue wall tiles and recessed lighting nod to the contemporary vibe.
10. This live edge bench offers meaning and character to the entry room without demanding a lot of attention.
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11. Here is a rustic room that brings multiple cosy textures together. I love how the raw flavour is carried forward through the live edge wooden wall installation used as an accent behind the sofa.
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12. The wall hanging consisting of live edge wooden rings creates a distinctive backdrop for the bedroom and rightly complements the contemporary elegance of the room.
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13. This finished live edge wood slice is a standout table decor ingredient. It can be used as a tray to offset both modern and vintage accent pieces.
14. A live edge wood slab is a unique alternative to a typical diving platform.
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15. Using a live edge tree stump as a pot stand is a great way to showcase its natural curves while staying in context with the surrounding flora. See how the multilevel planter stand in the picture gives the garden space a kick.
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Which one of these spaces did you like best? Do you have live edge décor at your home? Show us in Comments below.
Read more:
How to Bring the Organic Modern Style Into Your Home
How Modern Architecture Can Connect Us to Nature
Tell us:
Which one of these spaces did you like best? Do you have live edge décor at your home? Show us in Comments below.
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