Light Smoked Woods

Different fashions in the world of wood have come and gone over the years. In the 1960s we saw a combination of light balsa and walnut, while the 1980s saw a rise in deep and rich mahogany furniture. The post 2000 world of interior design has seen a huge rise in popularity in solid oak furniture that creates a cosy feel within the home. This year however, the interior design world as gone crazy for light smoked woods that create elegance and texture within your chosen room while providing a light and uplifting ambiance within the home.

Light and smoked woods work amazingly on areas of flooring within your home. Light smoked oak and balsa creates a fresh and bright base within your home interior with which you can partner a neutral or deep and bold colour palette. Limewashed natural wood floor boards can be used to create a stylish Nordic interior design within your home or can be used to provide a balance of sleek and sophisticated style in a modern monochrome home. For a more visually detailed interior design why not alternate different smoked wooden planks such as oak, balsa and ash to create a simple yet eye-catching visual design. You can also take this finish onto your main feature walls with some light smoked wood cladding that will create a fabulous alternative to a classic wallpaper. This look works particularly well with a retro 1970s style interior design or can be used to create a contemporary loft style interior finish. Team with some natural light smoked wood accessories such as artwork, clocks, vases and ornamental bowls that will create a linear and co-ordinated finish within your home.

Selecting light smoked wood for your furniture items makes a great alternative to classic oak or dark mahogany and can be paired with a wide variety of interior styles to suit your taste. A light smoked wood dining table will create a bright and uplifting ambiance within your dining room interior and can be paired with simple matching chairs for a modern twist on traditional country design or light grey or cream upholstered chairs for a chic period style design. A light smoked wood bed frame will take centre stage in any bedroom interior and can be displayed in a simple panel or ladder style frame or with a cream or grey upholstered headboard with stylish button effect detailing. A chic light smoked wood French carved armoire and dressing table will look amazing in a stylish bedroom or dressing room interior and can be paired with soft and neutral velvet and satin fabrics with hints of metallic gold for a rich and luxurious period style home.

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