Integrating wood into your interior design will add a touch of natural elegance and rustic charm to your property. Any design scheme can be enhanced with the addition of wood, but you'll want to incorporate it in the most flattering and beneficial ways. Below, learn about a few of these ways and how they will improve the look and feel of a room.

How to Add Wood to Your Home's Design

1. Expose the Beams

Work with your interior designer to see if you can expose the home's existing wood beams. If not, you may be able to install artificial beams, which come in a variety of styles and textures and are indistinguishable from real ones. Either way, exposing the beams will bring beautiful wood accents into a room. This can be effective in a number of different design styles, from Swiss-inspired chalets and Mediterranean villas to country cottages and contemporary estates.

2. Pair It With Light

If you want to include larger expanses of wood, such as flooring or walls, be sure that the room gets plenty of light. Because many woods are darker in color, they can make a room seem dim when used in larger quantities. Light, whether from windows or from artificial lighting, brightens the wood and the atmosphere of the room. It also better highlights the beauty of the wood with its natural color and textural variations.

3. Choose Classic Wood Furniture

Furniture lets you integrate wood into a design without doing any invasive work to the home. Popular examples of wood furniture include dining tables and chairs, desks, coffee and end tables, dressers and wardrobes, and headboards. You can choose one or multiple shades of wood depending on the number of pieces you introduce. If you opt for multiple shades, select one dominant wood tone for larger furniture pieces and complementary tones for the smaller pieces. This will prevent an overly busy appearance and provide balance to the space.

When you want to incorporate wood into an interior design project, contact Wood Architects. Located in Cincinnati, OH, they serve clients in Ohio, Kentucky, and Florida. Their architects and building design professionals provide residential and commercial clients with customized solutions that bring your design goals to life. Call (513) 449-4146 or visit them online to schedule a consultation.