Over the years there have been certain rules of thumb that we thought we had to abide by in terms of creating a perfect home. Not that we are deliberately breaking the rules, but apparently, when it comes to decorating, there really are no rules anymore. Décor too, like fashion, must change to stay current and in many cases the things we perceive as old are reinvented to be new again.
San Diego homeowners grew up hearing these décor ideas: a small room should be painted white (or dark rooms have a tendency to make your space look smaller), don’t mix patterns, prints, don’t blend contrasting colors, stick with one style of furniture or use only one type of wood.
But why? All wood makes for a dull room. It can make the look too rigid while mixing woods in a variety of tints and textures can render a room more interesting and personal. Here’s more to wood and why it is currently getting its rightful place in contemporary design settings:
Wood may be known for its timeless visual appeal, but there’s nothing static about the way people showcase it in American homes. Designers, homeowners and DIYers are re-discovering the warmth and beauty of wood. From inventive new uses to re-interpretations of existing styles, they’re finding creative ways to use wood throughout the home.
“Designers are drawn to wood for use in interior finishes because of its natural beauty and design versatility,” says interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. “The addition of a warm, familiar material to a room enhances an otherwise modern space. Interior finishes with wood add the perfect touch of rusticity to a contemporary home.”
From bowls and vases to a range of home accessories and selection of blinds in San Diego, you can find decor items with a touch of wood to match almost any style. Bamboo table coverings or seagrass rugs – while not technically wood – can also add an organic feel to your space.
Shades, shutters and blinds are also an easy way to convey warmth into your space. You can find one that suits your preference from us, the Wholesale Shutter Company. We are an excellent provider of vertical, mini and wood blinds in San Diego.
(Article Excerpt from Five fresh interior design trends using wood, Ellwood City Ledger)