The highlight of a house or apartment is usually the living room. This is where they meet relatives, friends, and just get together with the whole family. Therefore, it is very important that the interior of this room is as comfortable and cozy as possible. In creating such an atmosphere, the main role is played by high-quality, comfortable, exquisite furniture made from expensive and elite varieties of natural wood.
Furniture made from natural wood attracts with its sophistication, chic and enchanting beauty.
Advantages and disadvantages of wooden furniture
Wooden living room furniture has a number of advantages:
- Environmentally friendly.
- Strength.
- Comfort.
- Visual appeal.
- Reliability.
- Durability.
It is pleasant to the touch and, thanks to its texture, is distinguished by a variety of design solutions.
Solid wood furniture can be purchased ready-made or built-in according to individual sizes.
There are significantly fewer disadvantages of a wooden set: high price and intolerance to moisture. However, when used correctly, it lasts for decades, in some cases centuries.
Interior concrete: how to get it
For many, bare concrete walls may be associated with unfinished construction, perpetual renovations, and industrial sites. But, we need to get rid of this stereotype, because the correct use of concrete wallpaper in the interior can highlight the unique design of the room, giving it restraint, orderliness, delicacy and nobility.
Concrete, if properly designed, will look extremely unobtrusive, acting as the ideal backdrop for a chic setting, with aesthetically pleasing, stylish accents.
Agree that a bare concrete wall is not particularly attractive. It looks good only if combined with the perfect frame and stylish decoration of the entire room.
Therefore, with all its advantages, a concrete wall has a number of disadvantages. It is not always possible to use such building material in your own home. Naturally, the room may not have an open concrete wall at all, or it may be in poor condition. Of course, it can be built or restored, but these actions will require a lot of time and effort. The solution in this situation would be to turn to finishing materials that imitate a cement surface.
These include:
- Decorative plaster;
- Panels;
- Wallpaper matching in pattern and texture.
Wallpaper is the simplest finishing option that matches the “concrete” theme. In the existing collections it is very easy to choose finishing materials that ideally match the width, pattern and required shade. Even if you don't find wallpaper in a matching color, you can use the technique of painting vinyl wallpaper.
Selection of wooden furniture to match the style of the living room
Let's consider what types of wood, decorative elements, finishes, colors and shapes are suitable for the interior of a living room in various directions.
Wooden furniture can be chosen for the living room in any style. The photo shows a Scandinavian-style living room with painted wood furniture
Classical
The living room set in a classic style is made exclusively from wood of expensive elite species: oak, beech, walnut, ash, maple.
Solid wood cabinets for storing dishes in a classic style living room
Finished furniture must be varnished or waxed, decorated with carvings and various decorative elements: glass, mirrors, bronze, silver, stone inlay, stained glass, and exquisite fittings. The variety of handmade finishing elements gives each set individuality, as well as unique sophistication and beauty. To make upholstered furniture, wood elements, various decors, and only expensive, high-quality fabrics for upholstery are used.
Dining group made of solid oak in the dining area of the living room
Wooden coffee table with rectangular top
When choosing a living room, you should pay attention to the equipment. The standard set includes: display cases, buffet, table and chairs, coffee tables, TV stands, upholstered furniture. An important element of a classic living room is a wall made of solid elite wood with a luxurious festive facade.
Modern
This style combines simplicity, comfort, reliability, ultra-modern materials and functionality in furniture.
Modular set of pine furniture in a modern style living room
Solid wood wall with tinted glass inserts
As a rule, cabinet furniture has minimal dimensions and is made of natural wood or chipboard. The surface must be smooth and glossy.
Cabinet wall with open shelves and wardrobe
Classic colors in furniture: white, black, beige and gray shades, as well as pastel colors. Modern style for people living in the dynamic rhythm of the world around them.
Modern
The interior of a living room in the Art Nouveau style differs from the classic one in the minimal set of furniture - only the essentials. Characterized by blurred lines and abstract shapes. Mandatory elements are glass and metal.
Solid wood display case for storing dishes in Art Nouveau style
Lacquered table in a luxurious living room with a wooden fireplace
Minimalism
The less furniture and decor, the better. One of the modern trends that loves an abundance of light, space and light shades, creating a very comfortable, cozy environment. A bright decoration of such an interior will be such furniture in the living room as wood, such as a wooden set, attracting with its austere beauty, smooth facades and grace.
Modular wall with wooden cabinets in a minimalist style
Laconic sofa model in the spirit of minimalism
Advantages of finishing walls with brick wallpaper
When choosing between natural building or finishing materials, everyone knows that the real thing is better than imitation. But in relation to brick and brick-like wallpaper, an exception to the rule is more likely to work. Based on the above, the advantages of rolled materials are obvious, but there are also other “advantages” that were not mentioned.
Modern technologies make it possible to create very realistic wallpapers with a volume effect.
| 1. | Minimum load | Architectural standards require control of the load on the foundation, and the weight of the roll finishing is minimal, relative to any masonry made of building materials. |
| 2. | Redesign of the room without problems | When reconstructing or redeveloping a room, the construction of a heavy brick wall will require permission from the city authorities; for a light plasterboard partition lined with “brick” wallpaper, it will not be needed. |
| 3. | Ease of operation | Laying walls requires skill in working with bricks and hiring specialists, and even beginners who have carefully read the instructions can handle wallpapering walls. |
| 4. | Quick repair | The time spent on bricklaying and compliance with technical standards is much higher than wallpapering. |
| 5. | No condensation | When the room temperature drops sharply, the bricks “freeze”, forming condensation, which does not happen on paper rolls. |
| 6. | No restrictions | The construction of a brick wall may be limited by the size of the room and weak supports of the building, which is not important when working with wallpaper. |
| 7. | Decoration | Aesthetically, the choice is unlimited; large catalogs often indicate the style of interiors, decorating with rounded walls and smooth corners. |
| 8. | Ability to hide defects | A neat geometric pattern requires a smooth wall, but a rough masonry pattern will easily hide all wall defects, and protruding bumps or chips will make the rolls look realistic. |
Applying brick wallpaper is no different from working with regular wallpaper and you need to take care of it the same way
Types of materials for making wooden furniture in the interior
Natural wood is a magical and living material, characterized by its special warmth, strength, durability, and environmental friendliness. Each breed has its own advantages and is suitable for specific household use.
The cost of furniture largely depends on the type of wood used
Solid pine
Living rooms made of solid pine are durable and at the same time soft. The amber glow of wood brings a piece of solar energy, cheerfulness and lightness into the interior of the room. Pine is considered one of the cheapest species. It is used to make country furniture, accessories, stairs, and doors.
Furniture made from solid pine is widely popular due to the affordable cost of products
Manufacturers produce pine furniture for a wide variety of styles
The photo shows an inexpensive wall made of solid pine with two wardrobes
Solid oak
It amazes with its strength, durability and durability. It is used in the manufacture of parquet, doors, windows, stairs, and expensive, exquisite furniture.
High-quality oak furniture has a long service life
Oak furniture - most often these are massive sets decorated with carvings
A variety of natural shades, unique natural patterns of oak wood structure allow you to create expensive and extremely beautiful furniture. Stained (sometimes almost black) or bleached oak looks unusual and impressive in elements of furniture, parquet or interior decoration.
Solid wood furniture of this type is used for living rooms in almost all styles.
Solid oak wall with TV stand
Solid Karelian birch
It is distinguished by its unsurpassed amber-sunshine and mysteriously magical patterns, which in themselves are a bright decoration of both furniture and interior. Such an unusually beautiful and worthy material is used to make headsets in all styles, especially when creating expensive and sophisticated models.
Modern wall finished with Karelian birch veneer
Upholstered chairs on a frame made of solid Karelian birch
Rules for selecting wooden furniture for the living room
When selecting, the main attention should be paid to the stylistic affiliation of the furniture set or its individual elements. For some trends, sophisticated, refined furniture with decorative elements is suitable, while others, on the contrary, are characterized by simplicity of lines, smooth surfaces and gloss without any decorations.
The color scheme is of great importance for the style and mood of the interior: natural wooden surfaces coated with varnish, or wood painted with paints and coated with gloss. However, even the most beautiful and expensive furniture must be reliable, high quality and durable.
Before purchasing expensive solid wood furniture, you need to make sure the quality of the product
The quality of finished wooden furniture depends on the materials used for manufacturing. Its control begins with examining its appearance:
- Natural veneer cladding is selected to be the same in texture, species and color. In this case, wrinkles, bubbles, roughness, and divergence of pattern stripes are excluded.
- The front facade surface of the furniture set, made of solid wood, should not have cracks, scratches or other damage. Sagging of the varnish film, drips, bubbles, and uneven gloss are not allowed.
- All wooden surfaces must be well cleaned, sanded, and the edges of furniture products must be oval.
- All removable front and internal fittings must ensure a tight, durable connection of all elements.
- Transformable and retractable mechanisms must move freely without distortions or jams.
- It is necessary to check the presence of instructions for the installation diagram, the clarity of the numbering of products in the kit, and the presence of markings.
- A warranty card is required. The warranty for cabinet furniture is 24 months, and for upholstered furniture – 18.
What categories of wallpaper can be used in a timber house?
If we talk about the categories of wallpaper that can be used in such houses, we should first start with the fact that many assume that walls made of timber already look great, because their surface is flat and smooth. And the texture at the bottom is very beautiful. And it seems like it’s starting to seem like there’s no point in covering such walls with wallpaper, since it could ruin the natural aesthetics of such houses. But this is not so, and wallpaper in this case can also be an interesting solution to the issue.
The first option that should be mentioned is photo wallpaper. This type can fit perfectly into a wooden interior, adding various amazing colors. Typically, the focus of images in this case is associated with abstraction or nature. The room where such wallpapers are present becomes warmer, and they themselves will not irritate the household, but on the contrary, the interior will be better and will be complemented with new colors.
The second option, which may also be of interest, is textile-based wallpaper. This type of wallpaper will go well with a natural interior. Such wallpaper can significantly increase the comfort of a room and make it more pleasant. The main materials from which textile wallpaper is made are wool, linen and silk. You can select them for furniture or interior elements.
Another interesting option is liquid wallpaper. This option is considered an extremely interesting solution as a method of finishing walls in houses made of timber or wood, or apartments. This is due to their diversity. They can create the illusion of softness or various surfaces with a rough base. Children love this kind of wallpaper and are great for children's rooms. They are made from textile-type fibers and cellulose. To apply such wallpaper to the surface, it must be diluted in liquid. You can apply them using a spatula. In addition to their non-standard nature, they have a number of advantages. Applying such wallpaper with a spatula will create an absorption layer with a thickness of 0.7 to one and a half millimeters. That is, this type of wallpaper makes it possible to improve heat and sound insulation in the room.
Another option that can be used in this type of home is accent walls. It was indicated above that it is not always necessary to completely wallpaper a room; it is enough to highlight one wall and you can get a rather bright fragment. Walls of this type make it possible to highlight the main zone in the room or to divide the room into such sectors.
It must be said that the use of wallpaper will make it possible to create an English interior style in the type of house being described. You can also cover the walls with plasterboard, which will hide the wooden beams and lighten the interior of the room. Usually, to create this style, wallpaper with restrained pastel tones and floral patterns are used. In addition, you can use textile wallpaper to create this style.
If you want to create a Japanese style, then silk or linen solutions are suitable for this. Textile wallpaper in the type of house under consideration is an interior called “Provence”. To make this style. a house made of timber is the best place. Adding natural textile wallpaper will add lightness and tenderness if you decide to create such a style. Typically, in such cases, wallpaper with a soft blue, beige, or green tint is used. Also, wallpaper in light shades is often used. These colors are considered the ideal solution for decorating this style. Textile wallpaper in combination with any patterns on the curtains will create an amazing atmosphere.
Another option is washable wallpaper. Such solutions are good because they are durable and resistant to water. Another option for wallpaper that is fashionable to use for gluing in a house made of timber is non-woven wallpaper. They have a fairly dense structure. In addition, they are impregnated with a special adhesive composition, which fits well on walls made of wood.
It should be said that before starting the whole process, you should thoroughly and seriously clean the walls. After this, remove dust and cobwebs using a damp cloth. To clean the walls you do not need to use oils and various types of polishes. The use of cleaning products is not recommended. To make the wall smooth, you should use sandpaper.
Arrangement of wooden furniture in the interior of the living room
The arrangement of furniture in the interior largely depends on the design style. In the classic one, there is a table and chairs in the center, and along the walls there are display cases, cupboards, and shelves for the TV. Coffee or coffee tables with armchairs are placed near the fireplaces.
In a classic interior, a symmetrical arrangement of furniture is welcome
For a modern interior, it is important that there is a wide space between pieces of furniture
Modern styles with a minimum of furniture in the center of the room include a spacious sofa or soft corner with a small wall or cabinets, shelves along the wall.
Photos of interesting interior designs with wooden furniture
Photo examples of exquisite wooden walls and other furniture in the interior of living rooms of different styles:
