Create a thoughtfully curated space by mixing timber pieces. | Lauren Li
On today's blog we have the pleasure of introducing guest writer Lauren Li.
The founder of Sisällä Interior Design Studio, Lauren has a wealth of experience creating beautiful spaces with a unique, personal expression.
Read below for Lauren's tips on how to create a layered, interesting space with mixed timbers.
Plus, explore our Living Clearance instore and online for a further 20% off sale prices until Sunday, 4th August 2024!
Read below for Lauren's tips on how to create a layered, interesting space with mixed timbers.
Plus, explore our Living Clearance instore and online for a further 20% off sale prices until Sunday, 4th August 2024!
Jagger Luxe Buffet (GlobeWest Outlet)
Whilst we can all agree that oak is a gorgeous timber because the warm tone and the subtle grain work so effortlessly in our homes, sometimes we just need a little MORE. More interest, more depth and expression and there are two ways we can achieve this; mixing different timbers together and adding detail.
There are many species of timber and stain colours to explore that give us variety of colour tones and grain patterns. The key is creating a cohesive look, not a ‘matchy-matchy’ look because it can look too contrived. We don’t want our homes to look like a staged showroom; rather we want it to look personal just to us and thoughtfully curated. One way to get that individual look is to mix timbers.
When mixing timbers, there needs to be a few considerations otherwise it can look too chaotic. Choose two main wood tones and they should be highly contrasting otherwise if they are too close in colour, it can appear that they are supposed to match, but don’t quite make it.
Teak and Black
The warm tones of honey teak (Jagger Luxe Entertainment Unit - GlobeWest Outlet) is contrasted with a black stained timber. (Boulder coffee table - GlobeWest Outlet). The teak has a reddish undertone, which can sometimes clash with blonde timbers but it perfectly balances out the black stain.
Oak & Chestnut
A warm oak (Hills Buffet - GlobeWest Outlet) is offset with a Chestnut timber stain (Trove Twist Side Table - GlobeWest current range) and the contrasting timbers looks intentional.
Ash & Walnut
A blonde ash with a figured grain (Otis buffet - GlobeWest Outlet) contrasts with the chocolate tones (Ethnicraft Geometric Side Table - GlobeWest current range)
Aged Teak and Dark Wegne
Aged teak (Tide Drift Occasional Chair - GlobeWest Outlet) with a dark wegne stain (Windsor Console - GlobeWest Outlet)
Windsor Console (GlobeWest Outlet)
Timber Details
Texture is easily overlooked when we are pulling a space together because the main focus is often on colour and making sure that everything fits. But the key to a successful space that feels complete is to create contrasting texture because it gives the space variation. Texture creates an understated elegance to a space.We want to see a smooth concrete floor surface contrasted with a shaggy wool rug or a shiny metallic lamp against the gathering of a linen curtain. And of course timber creates visual interest though the texture it shows though the natural grain pattern. However the texture can be heightened with carved details and inlays.
We can add interest by selecting a storage piece with added details to the front doors such as a ribbed timber panels, a patterned inlay or carved details. It adds a richness to the space and enhances the natural beauty of the wood.
Theroux Buffet (GlobeWest current range), Finsbury Geo Storage Unit (GlobeWest current range), Ethnicraft Graphic Entertainment Unit (GlobeWest current range).
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