How to Get a Woodland Inspired Interior

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Rustic interiors are on the rise as more and more people are looking to nature for inspiration in their homes. Because of this, woodland designs are cropping up more and more bringing some country charm to our otherwise contemporary lives. If you’re looking to redecorate and bring this gorgeous look in to you home, lets take a look at some of the ways you can achieve this.

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General

Before jumping into furniture and furnishings its important to first understand the ethos of the woodland look. This design is all about warm looks with plenty of texture to create a relaxing atmosphere. Wood furniture and ornaments coupled with oranges, green and browns is a sure-fire way of creating a cozy look that draws influence from from the great outdoors.

Floors

It goes without saying that wood floors are a must have for woodland looks. Solid wood is a beautiful way of bringing that texture we mentioned earlier but sometimes solid wood isn’t always suitable for every home. Whether it be budget or a subfloor that is restricting you, there are other ways of getting that same great wood look. Engineered floors for example are a great alternative. Made from layers of plywood and finished with a top layer of real wood, engineered floors are indistinguishable from the real deal. Engineered floors are also suitable for use with underfloor heating, so is ideal for modern homes.

Rugs

When working with a harder floor such as wood, you will undoubtedly be looking for a rug to bring that softness and comfort to rooms such as your lounge or bedroom. Rugs are a great decor item that can really bring a room together but they also have a lot of practical benefits too. Rugs are great heat insulators and sound dampeners, so are ideal for apartments for instance. They also help to protect your nice new wood floor. Area rugs in particular, that can spread across the floor space and under furniture, can help to stop scratching from occurring. In terms of aesthetics, you should be looking at floral rugs for that woodland inspiration. If florals aren’t your thing, a simple plain rug can work wonders. Try browns, greens and even yellows to bring that country-like look in to your home.

Accessories

The biggest factor to any interior is the accessories. A strong interior design is made up from a number of elements, but sometimes its the smaller details that make or break a look. For a woodland home, use forest motifs. This includes pine cones, acorns, berries and woodland creatures. Whether these be ceramic, wood or metal objects, these finishing touches will really add to that theme. Similarly, candles, the ultimate home accessory, will add that warm glow and outdoorsy aromas to your home.

The woodland look is great if you’re wanting to bring both character and style to your home. If you’re worried about overdoing it, just simply introduce hints of this look. The odd accessory here and there can add just a flair of this theme without it being too much.

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