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 wood material when used in apartment interiors
Decorating a house with natural materials looks very impressive, but it is worth knowing about some features. Some types of wood can cause an allergic reaction. This applies to conifers such as pine or spruce. Therefore, before planning a renovation in this style, you should choose the appropriate type of wood.
Wood in the interior goes well with stone, brick, leather, and plaster.
It is also highly flammable, so it requires additional product to saturate the finish. And it is not recommended to finish places where there is a source of high temperature (stove, fireplace).
Expensive wood on the wall in the interior is not afraid of humidity and looks luxurious, in addition, an array of species always fills the room with a pleasant aroma.
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The video describes what a finished vinyl wall sticker looks like:
The stickers do not fade in the sun, and their surface is not afraid of moisture. It is difficult to scratch or damage such decor inadvertently. Caring for it is extremely simple: just wipe the sticker with a damp cloth once a week. It will look like new for a very long time.
Colored vinyl sticker with photo frames Source ogorod.ru
If necessary, the vinyl can be easily removed without leaving any traces of damage on the machine. The sticker can be reused, which is very convenient when moving. With the help of such products, designers often mask minor surface defects. A vinyl tree for photographs on the wall looks beautiful, glued to contrasting wallpaper.
Black vinyl looks good on wallpaper with a contrasting warm color Source yandex.net
The technique of applying vinyl stickers is extremely simple. If the tree consists of a scattering of small parts, they must first be laid out on a vertical surface and first secured with mounting tape. Then remove the protective backing from each element one by one and attach the part to the wall. It is important to do this so that no air bubbles form on the surface of the sticker. To do this, the gluing process is carried out very carefully, the backing is removed slowly, the film is immediately smoothed with a rubber roller or spatula (whichever is convenient). At the end, the protective film is removed from the front surface of each sticker.
If you decorate a vinyl sticker with a garland, it will turn into an unusual night light Source ladymagazine.bg
Pros and cons of wood in the interior
Recently, decorating walls with wood in apartments has been gaining popularity at a frantic pace. This design method gives the living space freshness, comfort and modernity. The advantages also include the following:
- Originality.
- Environmentally friendly material.
- A variety of wood types allows you to choose a color and pattern that suits your interior.
- There are styles that cannot do without this cladding. For example, Provence will not be Provence if wood is not included in the design.
- In a room, if you finish the walls, sound insulation will improve.
- The durability of the finish allows you not to think about updating the renovation.
- Easy to care for. Simply wiping the dust off the panels is enough.
- Thanks to environmentally friendly material, a country house will better retain heat during the cold season.
- You can make wooden walls in your apartment yourself, armed with imagination and carpentry tools.
- The coating can be repainted an unlimited number of times in different colors, which will allow you to change the design.
Wooden panels are treated with varnish, wax and oil stains for longer service life.
Advice. Natural wood is expensive, so it can be replaced with artificial material that looks very realistic.
In addition to the advantages, this type of finishing has some disadvantages.
- Additional costs for impregnation products.
- It is also necessary to purchase products for treating mold and rot.
- Due to the heavy weight of the boards, an appropriate base must be prepared.
- This design reduces the area of the room.
A more economical finishing option is the use of lining and laminate.
Average prices in the Russian Federation for the construction of wooden load-bearing walls
The cost of constructing wooden load-bearing walls from different materials will vary. Prices are per 1 cubic meter:
- Glued laminated timber - from 4650 rubles.
- Unplaned timber – 3800 rubles.
- Rounded log – 5200 rubles.
- Profiled timber - 4650 rubles.
The final cost will also be influenced by the complexity of the work and the region where the construction site is located.
Which finish to choose for a wooden style
The variations in the use of this interior decoration are endless. You can use special prepared material, unprocessed or protected. The finish can be not only light or dark brown.
The panels can cover the entire wall or one wall, and can be used as decorative inserts near window sills, a TV, or a bed.
The finish can be selected in various colors:
- Red wood. Suitable for creating a strict and rich style. Very compatible with brick or stone. If you dilute the wood with textured wallpaper, it will add coziness to the room.
- White fills the room with light and adds nobility. In this case, the emphasis can be placed on furniture.
- Gray wood is rare but adds a monochromatic touch to the design. As you know, gray color is calming, so you can safely decorate your sleeping area with gray walls made of wood.
Wood can be not only brown and beige, but also other colors.
Wood species
What types of wood are often used for wall decoration:
Larch
This coniferous tree is an excellent building material for the home. Larch has a healing effect, is very durable, can withstand significant loads, is well processed and can be painted, stained, and looks quite attractive.
Decorating the interior of the house with larch
Pine
Materials made from this wood are characterized by good moisture resistance and can be suitable for finishing bathroom walls and ceilings. But you definitely need a special water-repellent impregnation. The cost of pine wood is quite affordable.
Decorating the interior of a house with pine
Oak
Gorgeous, very durable wood. Many people have heard about practically non-perishable oak parquet. And if you decorate the walls of the house with oak slats, then your descendants can also admire them.
Decorating the interior of the house with bleached oak
Decorating the interior of a house with oak
Spruce
Like larch, this wood has a very good heat capacity. Therefore, a house whose walls are decorated with panels or bars made of coniferous wood is always warmer than other houses.
Bathhouse interior decoration with spruce
Decorating the sauna interior with spruce
Linden
This wood is very easy to process, which allows you to use linden elements to decorate unusual wall shapes - semicircular, curved, etc. In addition, interior decoration with linden is inexpensive.
In addition, rarer and more beautiful species such as walnut, cherry, mahogany and cedar are used.
Interior decoration with linden
Design of finishing of different wooden elements
Wood elements are not just solid panels or boards. They can either create a complete picture or be an addition.
Boards, parquet and laminate are available in different shades, which can be used to create a specific style.
Below are various elements for living space design.
Wooden walls
When creating an interior, you can use wooden panels on the wall in the apartment or boards. You can make one textured wall in the room as a backdrop for paintings or a wall-mounted TV.
Wall cladding with wood is one of the most desirable finishing options when creating an interior in various styles.
Wood slats
With the help of such slats, you can create a unique design if the distance between them is decorated with lighting. In this way it is possible to arrange the entire room or a separate part.
Mahogany in the interior is suitable for creating a luxurious Empire style in the living room.
Partitions
Textured partitions are well suited for studio apartments, where you need to separate a room or make a stylish accent.
This trend is ensured by the excellent performance and aesthetic qualities of wood.
Options for decorating different rooms in wooden style
Many people associate this cladding with a country house, but you can also add comfort and style to your apartment using this texture.
Hallway
The room near the entrance can be made entirely of wood. Combining textures is also allowed. For example, parquet floors and textured panels on the walls or stone walls.
Wood in the interior always looks very impressive and is appropriate in almost any design.
Living room
Pine or beech are perfect for the living room, especially if it is a minimalist style. Dark rocks will fit into a classic interior.
The use of light wood emphasizes the connection with nature; wooden furniture in pastel shades is suitable for Provence.
Tip: The darker the wood, the more massive the furniture should be.
Kitchen
In the kitchen, it is recommended to make a wooden floor or purchase furniture made of wood. The walls should not be loaded with such texture.
A wooden kitchen will create coziness and is suitable for Provence, country, and rustic styles.
Bath
A wall lined with textured saw cuts will fit harmoniously into the bathroom. In this case, the floor can be tiled. Wood furniture will complement the design.
Wood in the bathroom interior creates the feeling of a sauna or Russian bath.
Bedroom
A place to sleep is an ideal place to bring ideas to life using wood. It is advisable to choose light shades of finishing or paint the bars in delicate tones. Furniture can also be chosen from wood.
How much wood there can be within a bedroom depends on the size of the room and the requirements of its style.
Children's
The nursery can be equipped with logs of wood. It’s good to line a wall or make shelves for toys. It is best to choose light shades.
You can cover all or just one wall, floor and ceiling with wood.
Common mistakes in the process
The main errors look like this:
- incorrect technology for preparing wood for work;
- lack of use of wood preservatives;
- too frequent or too rare arrangement of dowels;
- non-compliance with the technology of constructing a frame or laying logs;
- incorrectly selected diameter of timber or log.
Developers or beginners often make a mistake during construction: they forget about using waterproofing between the foundation and the first crown. Such neglect will lead to a gradual breakdown of the integrity of the house, as moisture will get inside.
The main types of design in the interior of a wooden apartment
Wood will always be an ideal material for finishing a room. With the help of wooden walls in your apartment you can create an ambiance from discreet minimalism to rich and noble art deco.
It is important to remember that natural wood should be treated with oils and varnish to avoid mold.
Below are various styles in which the use of textured cladding is allowed.
Classic design
The most popular interior decor. The classic style presupposes laconicism, but at the same time rigor in everything: high ceilings, monumental furniture, the presence of natural and light materials for finishing walls, ceilings, and floors. Therefore, this is the most ideal option that will create an antique and luxurious atmosphere in the house. The hallway with oak panels on the walls looks very good.
Wood wall decoration in classic style.
High-tech style
High-tech loves combining wood, stone and glass. Especially if the wood is of a cold shade. Moreover, in this style, any room can be decorated with wood. But it is worth remembering that high-tech implies the use of wooden material as an addition.
Finishing the floor and ceiling with wood in high-tech style.
Art Nouveau style
Modernism emanates the 20th century: smooth transitions, asymmetry. It is better to choose species of delicate and soft shades for finishing. Wooden slats will look very organic in the interior of the apartment.
Smooth lines of wood trim in Art Nouveau style.
Eco-minimalism
The furnishings of this style involve the use of only natural and environmentally friendly materials. These are, as a rule, wooden materials that are combined with minerals or stones. The shades are dark, the emphasis is placed only on the natural texture.
Ceiling and floor finishing with wood in eco-minimalism style.
Installation rules
Depending on what material is used to build walls, there are several rules for installing raw materials.
For example, when laying logs or installing a wooden frame under a beam, it is mandatory to maintain a horizontal level .
The foundation is usually made shallow, since the tree is light in weight. A pile-screw, columnar or strip foundation will be sufficient.
An important rule is to use roofing felt-type waterproofing on the base between it and the first row of wood.
All connections of corners, as well as rows to each other, must be reliable. To do this, use metal or wooden fasteners.
Additionally, the walls can be treated with protective compounds - from ultraviolet radiation, fire and moisture. When building walls from logs, it can be caulked - insulated using jute material.
Possible options for combining wood and stone in the interior of an apartment
Wood in the interior can be either an independent element or in tandem with stone. The combination with mineral is ideal for zoning a living space. At the same time, the variety of shades allows you to implement many ideas in the interior.
Stone and wood in the interior as two natural materials complement each other.
Many styles involve combining wooden partitions in an apartment with stone walls. Or the walls can be made in wooden style, and a separate area, for example, a fireplace, in stone.
For a studio apartment, contrast in the form of a kitchen set made of wood and stone walls or a stone sink is perfect. Many variations with wood floors and stone walls.
Warm and soft wood with strong stone are indispensable for creating eco, Provence and country style.
To create an unusual and modern interior, the best solution would be to design an apartment in a wooden style, which will give the room not only environmental cleanliness and freshness, but also add warmth and comfort.
Fragments of decorative stone and beams combine perfectly and are suitable for any interior.
