Making handcrafted wood furniture work in your interior #1

Need some help imagining how handcrafted wood furniture works well in an interior space?

This town house in Brooklyn, New York (designed by US studio The Brooklyn Home Company) is a good example of how the natural character of wood furniture and fittings really benefit from being placed in a contrasting neutral environment. 

Madera white oak hardwood flooring and white Farrow and Ball painted walls prevail throughout to create a "bright and airy" home. This restrained colour palette creates a neutral backdrop which brings a focus to the ‘signature’ wood furniture pieces (and some fittings) seen in most rooms. 

Handcrafted bespoke pieces include the wooden four-poster bed in the main bedroom. Other made-to-order signature pieces include the natural shape and beauty of the wood slab dining table and the circular lounge coffee table which bring the character, interest and warmth into their respective areas. The open-plan kitchen is a mixture of exposed beams and custom built-in wood. A reclaimed wood ceiling by The Brooklyn Home Company hangs overhead.

Accents of colour through planting, art and accessories help to complete the contemporary look-and-feel of every room. 

For me, these elements combine well to create a simple but elegant design aesthetic that helps showcase the distinctive natural qualities and beauty of handcrafted wood furniture. 

Of course, white is not a prerequisite and is not for everyone! Light, but more importantly, contrasting walls and flooring will provide a decorative backdrop that works by not competing and allowing the beauty of handcrafted wood furniture to take the limelight.

What are your thoughts on this, do you agree or have a different view? Please let us know by commenting below.

Please note, the wood furnishings shown here were not supplied by Teer & Co, however, working with our new 3D Wall Panels and exemplary Collection of made-to-order timber and soft furnishings, we can help you create your own interpretation of this impressive interior design.       

Source:
Imagery from Dezeen story ‘The Brooklyn Home Company designs Passivhaus in Brooklyn’ by Jane Englefield (16.1.2021).