4 Types of Timber to Enliven Your Home Interiors

Wood is one of the most popular elements that are used in interior designing. From bedroom to living room to kitchen and bathroom, wood is an interior design essential which can be used in numerous ways to give a range of themes – from rustic to modern - to a living space, depending on the grains and shades. There are several varieties of wood – both natural and man-made – that, if used skilfully, can liven up the look and feel of the whole interior. We are listing four of the famous and trendy wood types that you can incorporate into your décor to bring style, elegance and luxury to your room.

Oak Wood

Oak trees are known for their strength and magnitude.  Commonly found in backyards and parks to provide shade due to their sheer size, oak trees yield timber which is sturdy and makes for a perfect option to carve the furniture out of. Aesthetically pleasing and highly durable, oak wood can be used in designing the kitchen elements like dining table and chairs, kitchen cabinets and drawers and even counter tops. It can endure the harshest of wear and tear that happens over a long period of continuous usage.

Teak Wood

Teak wood provides you with an opportunity to bring the splendour and majesty of the tropics to your home. World’s largest living tree, Teak tree is also the national tree of the Philippines, and is used majorly in constructing doors, window frames and both indoor and outdoor furniture. Found in tones such as brown, green and yellow, teak wood is also renowned for its silver-grey colour which it bears when matured and processed.

Maple Wood

Maple wood’s colour, grain and texture are one of its most unique qualities that are easily recognizable and make it highly sought after. Its light yellowish taint grants it a luxurious and a sophisticated character which make it a perfect choice for home interiors. This beautiful hardwood bears a stark and evident grain and is considered to be décor in itself. It is constructed into floors, furniture, wall panels, decorative wooden pieces, etc.

Cedar Wood

A perfect choice for closet and chest material, cedar wood is known for its effective deterrent qualities against moths and other insects and odour repellent properties. Found around the world, cedar has a wide variety of trees, and has those signature shades of red and reddish brown that will lay an authentic old world charm to your interiors. This multipurpose wood exudes a sweet scent that not only makes any living area fragrant, it keeps the bugs out. Majorly used in fencing, house structuring, shingles, guitars, and even shipbuilding, cedar will pass the test of time and stand strong.

There are many other kinds of wood which will each ornate the interiors in its own unique way, giving interiors a desired complexion owing to their individual characteristics. Some other popular types are mahogany, cherry, walnut, rosewood, etc. Depending on their treatment, shade, grain, etc. wooden elements in a décor can enliven a space giving it many different styles and themes.

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Source:  http://www.decoist.com/2012-11-24/types-of-wood-interior-design/