Interior design trends change every year. It is becoming increasingly difficult to choose the right design. I want it to be both modern and cozy. How can you make all your desires come true? Many designers give preference to natural materials that have remained relevant for many years. The most popular material is wood in the interior of an apartment.
The use of wood in the interior transforms the appearance of the room, brings people closer to nature through ecological decor, furniture, ceiling and wall decoration.
Features of wooden walls in an apartment
Firstly, wood blends harmoniously into any interior. And if it is not possible to transform the entire apartment in this style, then you can decorate at least one wall with wood.
The advantage of using wood in decoration
I would like to note the main advantages of wooden finishing:
- Wood retains heat well.
- This material is absolutely environmentally friendly.
- The finishing surface can be painted any color you desire.
- Availability of wood. It is sold at any hardware store.
- Life time.
This material goes well with brick, stone, concrete, leather and other materials. Also, with proper surface treatment, wood will last for many decades. The main thing is to choose a good varnish or paint and apply it strictly according to the manufacturer’s technology.
Also, this material has a very pleasant feature - the smell of wood. Agree, the aroma is pleasant.
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Give preference to domestic wood. After all, all the features of “their” wood species have already been studied, experts have revealed how this or that local wood behaves under any conditions, in contrast to rare and exotic species. In addition, local wood is much cheaper, and looks just as beautiful and quite decorative inside the house. But of course, if you have a strong desire and financial resources, you can decorate the house with rare mahogany panels or carved oak bars.
Cladding a house with wood
Consider how difficult the chosen interior decoration is to maintain. After all, a busy person may not have time to frequently carry out antiseptic treatment of walls, for example.
Before starting finishing work, carefully calculate how much lining or panels you will need to cover the walls, and what types of them will be needed. And buy material with a small supply - it’s better than leaving a corner unfinished because there wasn’t enough material. After calculating the cost of all the work, figure out whether you can afford it. And it’s better to hire a finishing specialist to make the calculations, who will take into account all the nuances of the chosen decor, which an ordinary person may not even be aware of.
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Wall covered with pallet boards
Without any problems, you can find a dozen pallets, disassemble all the boards, get rid of the nails, and then use them in the interior. And this is one of the most budget options in my opinion.
- For such a wooden wall you will need a plane, sandpaper, an electric jigsaw, nails or screws and a good wood finishing compound.
- I would like to note the main convenience of such an interior - all the boards from the pallets are the same size. The wall is assembled simply like a mosaic.
Plaster
The number of mixtures for plastering walls is growing every year. Now, in addition to the sand-cement mortars that have gained popularity, gypsum mixtures and complex coatings with chemical and mineral components are used.
Plaster is used to decorate walls, insulate them and level the surface of the ceiling and walls.
A special place among types of decorative plaster is occupied by finishing compositions, on the layers of which roughness forms after drying. Together with the use of various dyes, this gives an amazing effect.
Wall made of round saw cuts
This is another simple and interesting way to decorate a wooden wall. To solve this problem, you need to cut round planks from stumps or tree trunks.
Rounds should be attached to the wall in two ways:
- Make a wall out of plywood and nail the material to it.
- The rounds are glued to a flat wall surface using special glue.
Wood wallpaper
Walls covered with natural wood wallpaper
Wood wallpaper is an alternative to real wood finishes. A paper base is used as a base, and a special wood veneer is applied to it. The material is sold in rolls.
The cost depends on many factors, but the main criterion is the price of raw materials.
Wood wallpaper
The process of gluing wooden wallpaper to the surface of a wall is not much different from the technology of applying conventional wallpaper. The only difference is the result, as we end up with a wall that looks like it was made of wood.
Wooden wall made of parquet or laminate
Did you know that laminate can be laid not only on the floor? It is great for wall decoration, just like parquet. And such a wall will be perfectly flat.
Of course, laminate can hardly be called wood. But his appearance says otherwise.
Finishing with solid wood boards
Finishing with solid wood boards
Proper surface covering with solid wood boards allows you to get a spectacular interior that will be the envy of all your friends. The use of special impregnations based on wax and oils gives the boards a velvet-like appearance. In addition, these products allow you to create a film on the surface of the boards that repels water, which prevents the development of fungus and mold.
Wall decoration with clapboard
It's no secret that lining is prepared boards designed specifically for interior decoration. This is why this material is considered the most common for creating a wooden wall.
Depending on the cost, the lining can be made from various types of trees. There is also eurolining, it is already fully processed and ready for installation on walls and ceilings.
Block house for wall cladding
Block house for wall cladding
Some apartment owners strive to make their home original and in some ways even extravagant. So if you are tired of boring solutions, then pay attention to the block house, that is, a board whose cross-section imitates the rounded log known to everyone from village landscapes. With the help of this material you can achieve a real “rural” interior in your home.
To make the design look even more impressive, it is recommended to resort to a method such as artificial “aging” of the wood. For this, the method most often used is “brushing”, that is, processing the material with a wire brush. During the processing of wood, fibers are removed from it, which creates an interesting relief. After this, the material is painted and, without allowing the paint to dry, it is removed.
Wall made of wooden slats
Another interesting design is the vertical installation of beams with a certain distance between them. This is a relatively modern and fashionable design. Most often used in the living room.
- In addition to finishing the wall, this technique is used in the middle of the room, creating a partition. And such a partition also allows light to pass through.
- This technique divides the space into different zones. For example, separating the living room from the kitchen.
Combination of wood with other materials
As mentioned earlier, wood goes well with other materials. For example, wood in the interior goes well with stone.
These two materials combine perfectly in the interior of any room.
- In the "Country" and "Provence" styles, a combination of stone mosaic on a wooden wall is used.
- In addition, the boards are in perfect harmony not only with bricks, but also with slabs that imitate brickwork.
Wooden house interior styles
English style
Wood looks good in English interiors, which are characterized by restraint, severity and luxury.
With the help of this retro style, they try to emphasize the excellent taste and status of the owners, so a lot of money is required to create it.
Wooden interiors in the English style allow you to hide massive walls with wallpaper or plasterboard. The walls are decorated with floral designs, stripes and other patterns.
Spacious soft sofas with floral patterns and a carpet with an original pattern, but in restrained colors, are welcome here.
Solid furniture is combined with many details, exquisite paintings and porcelain.
The ceiling is decorated with beams or stucco. The English living room plays the role of a reception hall, so it is richly decorated: a stone or brick fireplace, weapons, portraits, oak panels.
Hunting house (chalet)
Many people associate a wooden house with a hunting lodge. The interiors of the wooden houses are decorated with trophies, large leather sofas and stuffed animals.
There should be a fireplace inside the chalet buildings, preferably a real one. Carpets are not just laid on the floor. However, instead of carpets, animal skins are often found.
The walls are decorated with large tapestries, landscapes and animal horns. Don't forget about guns and other hunting equipment.
The floors in hunting lodges are often artificially aged. Solid boards that are not coated with paint or varnish are a good choice.
Only semi-matte or matte slabs are allowed. The floors in the kitchens and bathrooms are tiled with natural stone. To create an antique effect, you can use tiles that imitate chips and cracks.
The ceiling in the cottage is decorated with massive beams. The ceilings themselves are also made of wood.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style is characterized by the minimalism of objects and the functionality of each item. It is dominated by white tones, light furniture and impeccable elegance of lines.
Russian style
“A rustic cottage in the Russian style is characterized by the solidity and simplicity of its elements.
Here the main elements will be typical benches and antique chests, display cases and chests of drawers, carved beds with embroidered pillows. The Russian stove will give this style a special charm.
Japanese style
All elements of traditional Japanese style will find their place in a cozy wooden cottage. The floor is covered with bamboo mats, which can be found in any national home if you happen to visit Japan. Walls are often replaced with simple paper partitions. Furniture in this style is quite modest and should be thought through from the very beginning. Japanese style is characterized by calm, comfort, coziness and, above all, naturalness. Therefore, avoid the abundance of modern materials such as glass, plastic, metal and synthetic fabrics. It is better not to use them at all or add them to the interior in very small quantities.
Interior design of a private country house in Japanese style
An alternative to typical Japanese-style tables, low bamboo tables are easy to move and rearrange even for a girl. Chairs are replaced by pouffes, pillows, soft stands and traditional tatami. It is exotic and spectacular, so you will have something to surprise your guests.
Japanese style also includes a small fireplace, which adds a cozy and relaxed feeling.
The bedroom should have tatami beds and low tatami bedside tables. The interior of a wooden house in the Japanese style is best done in light colors. In Japan, this is done using the national plant - bamboo. In our regions, its substitute will be the following types of wood: pine, spruce, larch.
The interiors of Japanese-style wooden houses are best done in light colors. Tapestries depicting Japanese philosophers and sages hang on the walls.
The decoration will be candlesticks made of rice paper and hieroglyphs and other decorative items painted on the walls.
The bedroom should have tatami beds and low tatami bedside tables.
Mediterranean style
This style originated in Italy. Its more typical name is “Tuscan”. Italians use this style to decorate their brick houses in the southern regions. But it is also ideal for decorating wooden houses, and our designers have created thousands of "Tuscan" designs.
Interior design for a private Mediterranean house in a rustic style
The Mediterranean-style ceiling features exposed beams, and the kitchen countertops and floor are tiled. Choosing colorful tiles is a great idea as it will create a traditional Italian cottage feel. Colors include peach, warm green, orange and ochre.
The Mediterranean style originated in Italy.
The housekeeper's apron should preferably be traditional or embroidered.
The floor should be made of solid wood with a uniform color and texture. Linoleum is an inexpensive flooring option. If you choose not the cheapest option, but good quality, it will look very natural and natural and will fit perfectly into the Tuscan interior.
Mediterranean style flooring is made from solid wood.
Luxurious pendant lamps with deliberately low shades are used for lighting. Ideally, they should look old-fashioned, as if they are hundreds of years old. But the devices can be very simple: built into the ceiling or mounted on the wall.
Remember that fresh flowers are the main element of Italian style. You can buy several seedlings or place pots on the windowsill.
Bed and chair covers should be simple, light and warm, with cheerful floral or plant motifs. The windows should have beautiful curtains with frills and ruffles at the bottom. The surface of one of the walls can be artificially aged for several decades: against such a background, rich furniture will look very impressive.
Bedspreads and chairs should be simple.
country style
Country" means country in English. This is a simple but very cozy style that will give your home a warm and homely atmosphere. Country style is characterized by light and bright fabrics that harmonize perfectly with the color of the wood. When using this style in the interior, your home will be as close as possible to the so-called “grandmother’s house in the village.”
Old, worn things should be everywhere, but don’t replace all the furniture with them. Antiques are just accents, don’t get carried away with the aged effect. Of course, the most important thing is the furniture that maintains the country atmosphere. It should contain simple lines and a minimum of decorative details. Country style is characterized by limited functionality, unpolished furniture and a light, rustic atmosphere. Long rustic benches, simple straight chairs, shelves, kitchen cabinets and simple beds without fancy bedding are a nice touch.
Interior design of a country house in a rustic style
An excellent solution to bring a touch of country into your home would be to install forged and wicker furniture. Cabinets can be replaced with antique drawers that you may have salvaged from a barn or attic of an old house.
There are many different ways to decorate a country house
Replacing all your dishes with porcelain or even wood is a good idea.
Curtains should be made from simple, natural materials. They can be cotton, linen or chintz. They may have a small design, such as dots or a flower. Such curtains are one of the hallmarks of traditional country style. Their main task is not to decorate the house, but to perform their function.
Country style is characterized by light and bright shades of fabrics.
It is recommended to use lamps with lampshades, tablecloths, bedspreads and napkins with hand embroidery. On the walls you can place paintings depicting rural landscapes. All country houses have a real or simulated fireplace. Check out photos of DIY farmhouse interior design.
Country style curtains should be made from simple, natural materials
German style
The first thing that comes to mind when talking about German style is half-timbered houses.
The half-timbered house, or German house, is the basis of the German style. The main elements of a house are beams (wooden logs), strut (vertical wood support) and braces (wooden beams placed at an angle). Thus, the structure does not contain central load-bearing elements. The space between the wooden beams is filled with site-specific materials such as clay, stone or bricks.
German country style:
- The key elements of a half-timbered house are wooden beams. They are present not only on the outside of the house, but also on the inside.
- Asceticism, practicality and functionality are qualities that can be seen in all of them. German interiors do not need to surprise with unexpected solutions. They are designed for comfortable living in this space.
Bathroom in a German house
- Wall decoration corresponding to the purpose of the room. Tiles are used in the kitchen and hallway, and the walls in the bedroom and living room are wallpapered or painted. The simplicity of the decoration is in harmony with the large windows with wooden frames. Windows are usually rectangular or arched and divided into sections. Typical of German half-timbered houses are shutters, but the windows are not covered with heavy curtains. Curtains, if any, should be light and translucent.
The style of decorating a living room in a German country house is spacious and full of light.
- The color scheme is restrained and strict, the tones are soft and warm. The colors commonly used are beige, brown, milky, sand and terracotta. Less common colors are green, olive, light pink, blue and gray. Furniture in these shades contrasts favorably with dark wooden floors.
- The fireplace is a key element of almost every rustic style, and in this case it is also important. Most often, the fireplace is located in the living room, surrounded by a massive sofa and soft armchairs. Paintings, old family photographs and hunting trophies hang on the walls. There should be a fine-pile carpet on the floor.
- The more light in the house, the better. For German style, choose large vintage chandeliers made of dark metal.
- Simple furniture that performs a specific function. However, the products must be made from high quality natural materials, mainly wood, wrought iron and leather.
Modern house in rustic style
- The interior of a kitchen is in a rustic style, which should amaze not with its decor, but with its functionality (like any room in the German style). Furniture made from modern high-quality materials and good household appliances fit into this picture. German kitchen decor - beautiful curtains, beautiful dishes and fresh flowers.
- There is no pretentiousness in the decor, no sculptures, stucco moldings or anything else. Stylized tableware, candlesticks and food baskets may be present, but these are items commonly used in everyday life. Thus, even the decor fulfills its practical function.
Simple, rustic design
Finnish style
The country of endless forests has left an indelible mark on the interiors of houses. There is a lot of air, light and space. Snow-white ceilings with stucco, a fireplace in the living room and huge windows with light translucent curtains. The space is zoned with simple wooden furniture. Cozy blankets and knitted pillows are a must. The color scheme is modest. Milky white, blue, shades of terracotta and ocher. Finnish style for those who value comfort and practicality.
Designer Maria Ivanova
Wooden wall in the nursery
Wood is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly material. This means it is ideal for decorating a children's room. If the surface of the wood is coated with a light varnish, then this atmosphere will give the children's room a calm and comfortable atmosphere.
And also, this material can be used to cover both a boy’s and a girl’s room.
Living room
If there is a fireplace in the living room of your house, then wood will perfectly complement the interior, creating the interior of a cozy country house.
Wooden furniture is also perfect for this interior:
- Table,
- Chairs,
- Cabinet and similar items.
Hallway
In Russian hallway interiors, panels, plywood, and various slats are increasingly found. In the hallway, a wooden wall can be a continuation of the closet.
Also, cabinet doors are often lined with wood.
In addition, when returning after work, the first thing you find yourself in is the hallway. Therefore, the hallway should be as comfortable as possible. A wooden wall will greatly contribute to this. And it is not necessary to cover all the walls in the hallway with wood. This material goes well with wallpaper.
As you can understand, wood can harmoniously complement the interior of any room. The main thing is to approach design wisely.
Wall paneling
Decorating walls with panels
The most popular type of finishing the surface of walls using panels is considered to be a herringbone pattern. To implement it, you will need tools such as a protractor, a hacksaw, adhesive tape (double-sided), casing and a pencil.
The finishing process consists of several key stages:
- calculation;
- marking;
- cutting planks;
- fastening.
Let's look at each of them in more detail.
Step 1. Draw up a diagram on a piece of paper of what the finished wall should look like. It is very important to pay attention to the accuracy of measurements. This is an extremely important stage, so you should not approach it carelessly.
Step 2. Using a simple pencil, draw a straight vertical line clearly in the middle of the wall. It will serve as a boundary for the correct laying of the panels.
Laying piece parquet in a herringbone pattern Laying parquet
Step 3. Prepare the panels. This means we take them and cut them at a 90 degree angle so that one edge is slanted. One half of the boards should be cut from the right corner, the other from the left.
Laying
Step 4. Take double-sided adhesive tape and attach it to the panels. It is important that each strip has three longitudinal strips of tape.
Step 5. First of all, we attach the middle elements. For this you will need an assistant. We apply the planks at oblique angles, focusing on the drawn line. It is important to ensure that there are no gaps between them.
Step 6. Fix the panels on the wall. To do this, remove the protective film from the elements and press the planks tightly to the surface.
Step 7. Focusing on the panels that were glued first, we continue to paste over the wall by analogy.
Focusing on the panels that were glued first, we continue to paste the wall by analogy
This option is most often used for bedrooms, but you can try it in the kitchen as an experiment. Don't be afraid to trust your taste and realize your fantasies. In addition, wood is a material that makes it easy to realize creative ideas.
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