Wooden furniture is often associated with rustic and English country style interiors. However, this versatile material can be used to balance and decorate even the most modern of living spaces. All it takes is a basic understanding of how to use effectively use wooden furniture, and you can tailor them into your home in an ultra-sleek style. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when introducing wooden furniture into your modern interiors.
Match the right wood to your style
The first thing to consider is the type and colour of wood you are going to use in your room. Smaller sized spaces will benefit from a lighter shade, making pine and oak furniture from Oak Furniture UK an ideal choice. To add a bit more drama into a larger room, opt for a darker and richer shade of wood, such as mahogany or rosewood. Modern interiors usually have a very simple and understated colour palette, so make sure you reflect this with your use of wood. You don’t have to limit yourself to just one type of wood, but in order to avoid giving your room a chaotic and unorganised appearance, try to match wood tones to wall colours. If you want to use multiple types of wood, then it’s best to stick to a more subtle shade.
Keep larger furniture items in the same tone
If you do decide to use different types of wood, then make sure you keep it balanced. One way to do this is to keep larger pieces of furniture in a matching shade. You can then use smaller items in a different colour to add an eye-catching style.If you do decide to use different types of wood, then make sure you keep it balanced. One way to do this is to keep larger pieces of furniture in a matching shade. You can then use smaller items in a different colour to add an eye-catching style.
If you do have furniture in different wooden shades then make sure you integrate them throughout the room. Keeping dark wood on one side and lighter wood on the other will just make an unappealing appearance and leave your room looking disjointed. The modern style is all about a smooth and understated flow. A very easy way to achieve this is to contrast dark woods on a light coloured wooden floor for an instant visual impact.
Soften darker woods with furnishings
A popular colour choice for modern rooms is light and monochrome shades. This means that darker woods can look very out of place. However, once tied into the room in the right way, they can become a very striking statement piece. To stop your furniture from looking mismatched, simply use upholstery to mimic the wooden tones. If you have a dark coffee table, then place a lighter
rug underneath or add subtle coloured drapes that pull that bookcase into the room.
Tie-in furniture using an accent colour
Finding wooden furniture in exact matching tones can be a difficult task. Often you can buy a piece that you are sure is a dead match, only to find out once you get home that they differ slightly in tone or finish. This problem can be easily solved by adding some finishing touches in an accent colour. Choose a colour that will stand out against your room. With modern styles, a dark grey, striking white or deep red will usually work well. Then add small items, such as simply styled lamps, vases and cushions, across both pieces of furniture to create an aesthetically pleasing continuation between them.