We all love timber; a natural material that is both attractive and functional and sustainable harvesting ensures that we are not harming the environment. Gone are the days when a forest is completely felled; today’s timber forests are staggered and harvesting correctly does not impact the environment.
Here are some of the ways that you can introduce timber into your living space.
1. Hardwood flooring – What’s not to like about seasoned hardwood flooring? It isn’t the cheapest flooring by far, but a quality hardwood floor will last a lifetime. There are imitations; engineered timber and luxury vinyl both look like the real thing, but there’s something about real wood that nothing can match. You can re-sand the floor every 5 years to retain that woodgrain appeal.
2. Timber furniture – Why not invest in Australian-made chest of drawers for the master bedroom? Fitted wardrobes are very popular, making best use of the room recesses and there is a wide range of Australian timber species, such as walnut, which is ideal for furniture. Antiques can be blended with modern furniture and being around natural materials keeps you connected to nature.
3. Built-in storage units – A local carpenter can make bespoke shelves for the kitchen and any other room where you have strange shapes and recesses. Wood is very easy to work with and there are no limits to what you can do; under the stairs, you can build a small storeroom that adds appeal to the room and stores all cleaning apparatus. Click here for tips on Xmas decorations.
4. Pine in the kitchen – The perfect place for seasoned pine is the kitchen, which embraces the country look. If you are an avid DIY-er, this would make for a challenging project, which would transform the kitchen; if ever a kitchen needed an Aga, this would be it. The room would be centered around this amazing cooker/heat source and this is an ideal place for the family to congregate.
5. Timber beds – Whether you prefer antique, vintage or contemporary, timber beds are easy to assemble and disassemble; bunk beds are ideal for the kids and if you are a romantic type, an antique four-poster bed is a must! Shop online for the best deals on wooden furniture and beds.
If you are looking to carry out one home improvement project in 2023, all of the above incorporate timber, which brings character to your home.
These are all good ideas if you want to use wood in your home and especially rustic looking items. They definitely add character to a room.