We love wood – all kinds of wood from pine and oak to cherry and mahogany. We panel our walls with it, make furniture and home accessories from it and even frame our walls in it. It is probably near to impossible to enter any home in the USA and not find wood somewhere.
Solid wood has a special presence and unique charm all its own and it lends an air of permanence and character to a home. If it is expertly crafted, it will last many lifetimes and because of this, many families use it in their house decor plans and decide on investment pieces of furniture that can be kept in the family for generations.
One of the things we love about wood is that it can be pastoral in design; made from cedar and ideal for a country home or cabin. It can be made from trendy beech; with a minimalist look and feel. Or it can be elegant; made from cherry and used in a traditional dining room.
Something else you should know about wood – unlike any other accessory or home furnishing piece in your house, it simply gets better as it ages. For example, sold wood floor boards look great with a few nicks and scrapes that give it a character all its own, and are reminiscent of time spent in your family home. Solid wood furniture takes on a glowing patina with time, which glows quietly and emits a truly charming aura that enhances any room.
More and more, North Americans have become enamored with the age old art of wood carving and skilled carvers and artists are once again busy making carved mantels and customized crown molding. The old fireplace wall and drab wood paneling that used to be made of flimsy particle board are now being made in tongue and groove panels made of stunning oak, mahogany and cherry woods. Each of these examples is a worthwhile investment that will raise the value of your house, provide superior loveliness to last forever.
It really makes no difference whether your home is a newly constructed or 100 years old; traditional in style or hip and edgy. Wood works in any style of interior design and is hard wearing for even the busiest family home.
One of the best things about decorating with solid wood is how well it blends with the rest of your home – draperies, area rugs, furniture and accessories. There are a plethora of choices in designer wood stains these days that you can absolutely match the wood items in your house to any color or design scheme.
You certainly cannot beat natural wood in your interior design if you are after genuine warmth, distinct personality, elegance and permanence. Carved wood crown moldings from a time gone by still sit proudly in homes all across the Nation. Georgian buffets and armoires can still be picked up in antique markets everywhere. Imagine investing in a carved wood mantel today and have it end up in your granddaughter’s living room one day.
Solid wood never loses its appeal – making it a smart way to invest in your family home’s interior decor.
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