Wood has been used to build houses for centuries, and probably will be used for centuries to come. Especially since modern technology and materials allow you to make the interior design of a wooden house in any style. The interior of a wooden house inside, made of wood in combination with a variety of materials gives absolutely incredible effects.
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Log houses: options for interior design
If the log in the log cabin of good quality, smooth and beautiful it is polished and covered with tinting compounds. They do not hide the texture of wood, but on the contrary, make it more distinct. And such a solution fits into different styles, the design is modern and harmonious.
Often wood is covered with tinting, giving it a light, almost white color. It is rarely exactly white. Then with pinkish, then with a beige tint, the color of cream or clarified milk. Light-colored logs create a special atmosphere. Look at the photo below for examples of such interiors.
In general, many solutions are built on contrasting colors. In log houses it is standard either lightened wood and dark furniture, or vice versa – dark colored wood in combination with light furniture.
A few more ideas for decorating a wooden house you will find in this video. Interesting selection.
Log house with a masculine character
If you’re tempted by something more unconventional, check out the following photos. The best way to create a non-trivial dwelling is to emphasize the natural imperfections of wood. In this technique, this effect is given by dark colors. Only the main thing – do not overdo it and do not make the room too dark.
Just do not be deceived. Deliberate carelessness requires a very delicate calculation and thoughtful selection of color. You have to try it more than once and more than twice: each wood requires its own tone and even the way it is applied. If you want to create something like this – first on some scraps of materials used in finishing practice, pick up the colors. Having achieved the desired effect, repeat on another piece, fixing the technique. Then you can try it in the interior.
What and how to cover wooden walls inside the house can be read here.
Interior of a bedroom in a log house
The bedroom should be chamber, cozy. In it, everything should dispose to rest. And most often bedrooms are made in calm, light colors, inserting only a few color accents.
The techniques in the design are the same: contrasts and playing with the texture of wood. In the interior on the photo above there are a lot of contrasts: besides two colors, the uneven relief of walls and geometrically clear forms of furniture are contrasted. And the non-linear design above the window is contrasted with the smooth surface of the floor.
Another variant of bedroom design, playing with contrasts: rounded and sharp lines, matte light surface of the walls and shiny dark brown silk bedspread. Textiles can emphasize a lot of things. Softens everything light-salad accent – pillows and candles, plants in pots.
You can read about the design of a country house here.
Children’s room in a log house: design options
In the nursery usually prevail clean colors. Everything should be durable, safe and beautiful. Safe is just about the wood: carefully treated, it is silky to the touch. And you don’t need wallpaper at all: below are some ideas on how you can design a log nursery for kids and teenagers. They’ll love it.
Read about designing the interior of a kid’s room here.
Note that the logs are not painted. They are covered with paint or water-based impregnation. It does not hide the pattern of the tree, almost does not smell when applied, and even less after.
Interior in a house made of timber
With timber everything is both simpler and more complicated. Simpler – the surface is almost linear, it is much easier to fit into modern trends. But, on the other hand, there is little difference between such a wall and a well-finished brick or concrete wall. The way out is to emphasize the color or texture. It turns out very interesting interiors. Especially in combination with ceiling beams.
And again contrasts: colors, textures, shapes. The main task is to unite and play everything. Creamy tones of wood on the walls are repeated on the ceiling, in textiles and lamp shades. Wood, silk leather – the most elite materials. Behind the restrained lines of this interior one can guess confidence and stability.
Classic – not all that can be realized in the rooms finished with timber or material imitating timber – block house. A lot of different trends can be realized in such houses.
Despite the fact that wood usually creates a chamber environment, spacious rooms, finished with timber, with plenty of light and space, no less attractive.
All the above four photos of the interior of houses made of timber are based on the opposition of different colors. But the internal feelings and impressions, the style of design – different. The main thing is to understand what is closer to you, and based on this idea to select first the colors of the walls, floor, ceiling, and then, in the resulting room, pick up furniture and accessories.
In most cases, wooden walls imply a wooden ceiling. The photo below is an exception – the absolutely smooth surface above emphasizes the texture of the walls.
About the design of the ceiling is written here.
I absolutely love the cozy vibe of wooden interiors! It reminds me of my friend’s cabin getaway, all warm and rustic. The way they used natural light made everything pop. Honestly, I could spend hours just chilling there, soaking it all in! Great inspiration!