Wood - An Ideal Choice for Home and Garden Design

It is not a novelty that there has been a spectacular evolution of the utility of wood lately. From the construction of wooden houses to the exterior or interior decorations, wood is gaining more and more ground compared to other raw materials.

And this is not surprising, precisely because of the obvious advantages that have enshrined it, among them: naturalness, warmth, the atmosphere it creates, and the design.

Wooden houses have been reinvented, moving from traditional to modern styles, such as modular or Mediterranean-style houses.

In terms of interior design, several styles have emerged.

Each is special in its way and originally uses wood.

Of particular note are the modern style (with an emphasis on refined lines, minimalist silhouettes, and natural shapes), industrial (uses steel in combination with wood), nautical (unfinished wood furniture, usually white), rustic (inspired by the pieces of wooden furniture that you find in a farm or a peasant house) and urban (it comes from modern designers and is a fusion of different, opposite and complementary features).

The utility of wood in terms of exterior design is very important. The garden can be radically transformed due to the contribution of wood in its design.

Diversity is the word that best characterizes this contribution. Thus, garden furniture can be built from wood, but also various decorations or functional elements.

As for the wooden furniture for the garden, it seems that those colors that we associate with nature will never go out of style (green, white, gray, cream). But, in addition, they are beginning to make their presence felt and stronger contrasts such as yellow, turquoise, or red. The garden thus becomes a subtle extension of the interior decoration.

Regarding the outdoor furniture, the pallets are especially noteworthy. Although at first glance, wooden pallets seem to be dull and uninteresting objects, they can be turned into real jewelry.

They can take various forms, being painted, carved, cut, or tied so that they can be transformed into beds, armchairs, swings, coffee tables, supports, shelves, etc. And their advantage is twofold: attractive design and low cost.

Wooden pallets can also be used as supports for planting flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Pallets are one of the cheapest materials that can be purchased for creative projects. And, in addition, it looks very good!

Wooden pallets that have such functionality can lead to unique ideas, easy to materialize. In general, the planting process is done in the form of vertical gardens.

Simplicity is the key in arranging any garden, where there is the advantage that, in addition to furniture, you can play with various natural details available. In this regard, there are 2 very useful ideas for using wood for design.

A first example is that of wooden barrels. The wooden barrel is an excellent decorative element if combined with flowers. You can make garden benches out of barrel staves, you can create the illusion of flowing flowers, you can build an artesian well using one or more wooden barrels … there are many options.

The second example is that of logs and wooden crates. They can help to build various decorative objects that help to beautify the garden.

We are also talking about accessories and decorations for rustic gardens. They can be purchased from specialist shops or manufacturers, which have a wide range of wooden furniture and accessories.

Because the rustic style has its roots in rural settlements, to partially produce the atmosphere of traditional gardens, objects belonging to the rural landscape are recommended: cart, fountain, wheelbarrow, barrel, etc. Wooden decorations come to complete the relaxation space, adding harmonious shapes.

Finally, we must not forget to protect the wooden furniture for the garden, so that it lasts as long as possible and delights our eyes. For this purpose, quality products are used, in the category of oils and protective varnishes.