Today, we’re seeing wood used more and more to create pieces of dynamic style and function in modern home design. Both indoors and outdoors, beautiful types of wood are utilized for accent walls, ceilings, barn doors, and more. Here we list seven of our favorite ways wood is used in home design today.
Accent Walls
An accent wall can be a great way to add a little personality to your space – whether indoors or outdoors. It also can serve a functional purpose as well (like the one pictured below). This particular wall not only mounts the television, but it also adds warmth and depth to the room.
Project: Ridgehill Renovation
Accent walls aren’t just for the indoors. You can pair woods like Ipe with a neutral colored fence to create a statement piece. The contrast of rich tones and greenery showcased in the picture below creates a look of sophistication.
Project: West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks
Pool Decks
We won’t say concrete pool decks are outdated, but a wood deck adds a level of style to your pool that concrete never could. Dare we say the color of the wood makes the water look even more blue and inviting?
Project: West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks
Project: West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks
Wood Panel Ceilings
When a wood accent wall won’t do the trick, an accent ceiling might be just what your room needs to have that modern feel. Add low hanging bulbs to create an even more current design. The combination of light-colored walls and flooring with the darker wood ceiling creates the perfect color combination.
Project: West Lake Hills Infinity Edge Pool & Decks
Project: Brushy Creek Patio Cover
Wood Columns
Columns have a gotten a bit of an update with the modern home. Instead of the traditional white column, we are seeing more and more demand for unpainted wood columns. They are a simple addition that gives the house a refined feel.
Project: Duckhorn Pass Parade Home
Pergolas
If wood columns are simply not enough, you may consider adding a pergola. They not only provide shade on a sunny day but they also can add a stylistic element to any outdoor area. Not sure of the difference between arbors, pergolas, and patio covers? Check out our blog here.
Project: Dupont Commons Deck
Sliding Barn Doors
We love this new trend and how it adds an updated look to any room. There are so many different styles of this door that you can create – it all depends on the type of wood and hardware you choose. Use it to separate rooms as well as to hide your pantry, closet, or desk space.
Project: Ridgehill Renovation
Siding
We are such fans of using wood for siding (and soffits), we wrote an entire guide about it! Wood siding can transform the entire exterior of your home. The natural colors create a level of depth and interest that a new coat of paint could never achieve. You can choose from many types of wood to get the perfect look for your modern home.
Project: Lake Travis Treehouse
Project: Duckhorn Pass Parade Home
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