Tuesday, March 5, 2013

From the Trees

One of my favorite and most valued materials is wood. This precious material has some of the most amazing characteristics out there being the most important is that it is natural and free of artificial ingredients.


Wood is so versatile that it can be bent using steam and formed into anything, it can be painted to change its color or waxed to enhance its natural beauty, it can be carve and sculpted, or it can be cut a reassembled into furniture or structures. It's the perfect materials to give a warm feeling to sterile and monochromatic environments.


Few materials can be used in as many ways as you can do with wood because with it you can build entire buildings that can withstand earthquakes like temples in Japan, it's so resistant to the elements that it can be used in decks and to build boats, and even some surfers today prefer their wooden boards instead of the fiberglass ones.


If you are the a romantic a traditional type of person this material can accommodate easily to furniture, flooring, moldings and decorations. But, if you are a the modern and sophisticated type this materials has been a favorite of some of the most famous designers in history like Eames and Saarinen.

Have a great day!

18 comments:

  1. Yeah, wood is definitely a great and useful material. I also love linen, and it's versatile end-uses. I like the interiors of the Scandinavian house.

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  2. Wood provides such warmth to a room, its an age old source for furniture and I love the different ways it can be transformed.

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  3. i *adore* wood too! - it's cozy and warm! - my bedroom has 'wood' lamps on my side tables - rustic :o)

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  4. I truly adore the rustic vibe that wood creates - these are all such stunning decorating ideas! :)

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  5. How amazing is that porch?! And I love the white wash shot too!

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  6. I adore wood and everything made with it, especially when something isn't mass produced but created and crafted by hand. x

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  7. I'm drooling over the pics you have in this post. :)

    I love the feel of a piece of solid wood furniture. Would pick a solid rustic wood table over any modern glass one any day.

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  8. there is this place in atlanta where you can bring a picture of something you want built, and they'll use wood from old barns to build it. i LOVE it :) you would too, i think!

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  9. Loving the photos in this post!! The look of wood is just so timeless! You know I even saw sunglasses recently made of wood.

    Jayme @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  10. Sometimes I forget wood as an important decor element- but I'm in love with the side table in the first photo. So cool!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  11. So in love with everything made out of wood -- it can make anything feel more organic. Love this. :)

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  12. I love it because it adds that organic touch that makes a home cozy and warm.

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  13. i love how wood has been being used in fashion too - like for sunglasses, etc. i have a pair of wood earrings!

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  14. what beautiful photos. pure wood makes me think of my grandfather and grandmother's home in Vermont. They built the home, and all furniture flows seamlessly with the real wood of the outdoors. It's one of my favorite places on earth. I feel creative, inspired, and comfortable there. I think being surrounded by the simple beauty of wooden art is the reason!

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  15. Wood IS beautiful and gives a warmth to a home!

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  16. I love the use of wood in a home. I would love to own that little table in the first picture.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

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  17. i love wood...it is such a solid material that so much of my home is made of! it's so beautiful and really gives my home a look and feel!

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