Bring The Reclaimed Wood Look Into Your Home

A real reclaimed wood look can bring warmth and Character into your home which is why it is such a popular flooring choice (as pictured in the installation photos below). Ruth Garner shared 10 other ways to add this natural look into your home on Houzz.

1. Frame it in white. This stripped-down door surrounded entirely by white looks so striking. Search for vintage wooden designs in salvage yards, but make sure you hire a professional to hang any doors — it’s a surprisingly tricky job.

2. Use white oiled wood for Scandinavian charm. Using white oiled wood is a great way to enjoy the grain and texture of reclaimed wood, but the overall look is paler. This Scandinavian-style kitchen looks fresh yet warm and inviting thanks to the timber, which adds masses of character.

3. Create your own light fixture. A timber beam suspended from the ceiling and draped with bulbs makes for an attention-grabbing pendant light. It’s also a great way to incorporate the hot trend of bare bulbs — why not try this look with a colorful cord?

4. Build a console that’s full of character. These scaffolding planks, joined together and fitted to short legs, create a display surface for trinkets and treasures. The galvanized steel details and scuffs whisper of their history, adding personality to this simple space.

5. Call in a classic. A well-loved farmhouse table is the simplest way to add a touch of timber to a room. This piece brings warmth to a cool white kitchen and works as a surface for cooking prep or eating informal meals.

6. Get a headboard for your bed. These reclaimed-wood headboards chime beautifully with the natural look of the room. Make sure any planks you use are well sanded to avoid splinters, though — the smooth wood will still add oodles of color and character.

7. Consider cool cladding. This bathroom is in a former stable, and the original wall has been stripped and refurbished to form a stunning feature. Search for panels in salvage yards — even a small section would contrast strikingly with slick, modern bathroom fittings.

8. Take the smooth route. Reclaimed wood doesn’t have to be rough-and-ready. This dining table has nicks and scratches gained over the years, but has been sanded and waxed to a pleasingly silky finish. Surrounding it with clear chairs was a masterstroke, allowing the table to be the star.

9. Don’t dismiss painted pieces. Painted reclaimed wood can also add charm — simply choose pieces that have a little history. These panels, used beautifully as a headboard, have intricate carved patterns and a distressed finish, making them work wonderfully with the rest of the painted wood in the space.

10. Go al fresco. Dining outside is such a treat during warm months. A table constructed from reclaimed wood blends with a natural setting and is hardy enough to leave out all year.