The uncomplicated look of light woods in a home gives a space room to breathe. The minimal aesthetic of simple, clean lines of furniture and products made in light wood finds its roots in Scandinavian and Japanese design, commonly known in design circles as “Japandi”.
Decorating with light wood provides an uplifting way to give life to your decorating ideas. It is ideal in any room of your home, blending well with all colors and looks striking when paired with black. There is a wide range of wood available in light shades among the most popular is pine, birch, oak, and maple.
Check out the light wood looks below, used in a variety of applications from cabinetry, to flooring, and furniture pieces.
Flooring
Light wood flooring opens up the space and generates a warm, comfortable ambience.
Dining Area
In a dining area, light wood used for a large table top creates a welcoming, relaxed look.
Kitchen Cabinets
Used for cabinetry, light woods brighten a room and gives a casual, sophisticated feel to the space.
Bath
In small enclosed spaces, light woods can give a sense of openness.
Nursery
Light wood furniture for the nursery is perfect to match with pastel or bright colors, as it projects a feeling of airy light to the room by complementing the pale shades or primary colored décor.
Decor and Furniture
The simplistic lines of classic modern furniture and décor in light woods are great to use in living or bedrooms.
They are an ideal backdrop for the rest of the items in a room to effortlessly mix with more complicated shapes and design-styles.
Statement Piece
On the opposite end, using a single furniture piece done in light wood works well with black or metal pieces in a room, making a dramatic design statement by emphasizing its rich texture and warm color tone.
The use of light wood can really open up small spaces, adds warmth with relaxed sophistication and is perfect for use in today’s busy home.
