Walls from boards are a great way to make an interesting and unusual accent in the interior of the room. Depending on the processing method, wood fits perfectly into the most different styles of living space. How to decorate the interior using boards? Nuances and features are described below.
Scandinavian style
The interior in the style of the edge of the fjords is characterized by large bright rooms, in which much attention is paid to the decoration with natural materials. The tree fits perfectly into the Scandinavian style. The emphasis is on the texture of the material, on its shade.
Looks great both dark wood and bleached oak, birch. A dark accent can create a unique atmosphere in the room, make it more comfortable. Decorating the wall of light-colored boards visually increases the space. Besides the fact that the wall of wood itself attracts attention, it can be made dynamic and original by diluting with colored elements.
Eco style
The ecological style has been gaining popularity recently, since exclusively natural materials are used to create the interior. The tree among them does not occupy the last place - they can decorate walls, accessories, furniture and other household items.
Moreover, the wood for decoration can be of any quality - from boards from pallets to parquet. An advantage is the fact that such a design can be adapted to the size and characteristics of any room. Bright wood plates, framed photographs or paintings can be color accents on a wood background.
Country style
Often at the mention of country houses in the imagination there is a picture of a cozy house with a fireplace. In order to bring the interior of your home closer to this image, you can use natural wood to decorate the room. In the end, there will be a feeling of unity with nature, which cannot be achieved using wallpaper or paint for decoration.
Benefits of using
The interior wood decoration of the premises looks certainly attractive. In addition, it has many advantages:
- Durability. With proper wood processing, this wall decoration can last up to 40 years. Wood can even be used in rooms with high humidity, for example, in the bathroom.
- High installation speed. In addition, wood paneling does not require special preparation or alignment of the wall, it also saves time.
- The tree has high soundproofing properties, which is very useful in living conditions in multi-apartment buildings of the old layout.
- Thermal insulation. The material retains heat indoors, and also normalizes humidity inside.
- High environmental friendliness. Natural finishing material does not emit any toxic substances during operation.
In addition, wood is considered a classic coating option, so it will remain relevant for many years. The abundance of shades and textures allows you to create an individual interior, taking into account the special wishes of the owner of the home.
Color scheme
A wall of boards can be made not only in classic brown shades, but also in others that are no less attractive:
- mahogany is suitable for creating an interior in a classic style or Empire style, which will emphasize the grandeur and pomposity of the living space;
- a white tree creates a feeling of spaciousness and freshness in the home, in addition to white it is easiest to set bright accents;
- gray wood has a calming effect on the nervous system, suitable for interior decoration in two-tone contrasting colors.
In addition, wood of any shade is perfectly combined with other finishing materials - tile, brick, wild stone.
Varieties of materials
When choosing wood, you should pay attention to these types of cladding:
- Block house - halves of beams, which when laying resemble walls made of solid logs. Such designs are quite massive, so they are recommended to be installed only in rooms with large living space. Ideal for decorating country houses. When choosing a type of wood, you should pay attention to hardwoods - oak, cedar.
- Lining - wooden boards with a flat surface. It is considered one of the most affordable materials for wood finishing. It is easy to install, and the boards can be repainted several times, which makes it possible to update the interior without any special costs.
- Eurolining - wooden boards, devoid of all sorts of flaws that can ruin the overall appearance.
In addition, pallet boards can be used as material for interior decoration. Ideally, if they are purchased new, but used are also popular due to their low cost. The only nuance of this material is that the wood needs to be treated with special compounds against fungi and bacteria.
Installation Nuances
The installation of wooden structures, although it is not difficult, but still requires minimal knowledge and skill in working with wood. Therefore, if there is no self-confidence, it is recommended to seek the help of qualified builders. If there is a desire to decorate the interior with a tree yourself, then you should pay attention to such nuances:
- The first step is to assess the condition of the walls. If the irregularities are minor, then you can immediately proceed to installation. However, if the walls are substantially curved, then they need to be aligned.
- When buying boards, it is advisable to choose well-dried ones. Otherwise, wet boards, when trying to dry them themselves, may become deformed. In this case, you will have to purchase new material.
- When drying boards yourself, they must be laid out in a well-ventilated area. In this case, consider the characteristics of the material. For example, softwood dries much faster than hard oak.
- Installation should be carried out as tightly as possible so that there are no gaps between the boards. Only in this way can you create the impression of a holistic wooden wall.
When installing wooden boards, nails or screws are used, so they should be mounted as carefully as possible, since they will be constantly in sight. You can also order boards with cut out grooves, as on a laminate, so as not to use nails or screws during installation.
Functional boards in the interior
Speaking about the boards in the design of a living room, one can mean not only finishing material, but also a completely independent type of decor. In addition, for example, note boards on a wall may be needed not only by adults, but will also be useful and interesting to children.
At the same time, such an interesting interior element can be easily designed independently:
- Cork board on the wall, made with your own hands, looks quite original and fits into many styles of room decoration. Making it easy and simple: for this you need a piece of plywood to fit the size of the future board, glue and corks from wine (they must first be cut lengthwise into halves). The work is as follows: it is necessary to stick corks on plywood. After the glue has dried, the board is ready for use. You can attach reminders to it with paper using the usual push pins.
- The marker board on the wall is convenient in that you can directly write reminders on it. At the same time, the inscriptions are easily erased with a sponge.
- Chalk board on the wall allows you to make notes in chalk. It can be purchased ready-made, or you can do it yourself. This will require plywood, a baguette to decorate the frame, wood glue, a roller and slate paint. Plywood is painted with an even layer of paint, then it is necessary to glue a decorative baguette around the perimeter using wood glue.
With the help of a chalk board for drawing on the wall, you can decorate almost any room - a kitchen, a nursery, a living room, a bedroom. It is quite possible for them to even decorate the interior of a cafe or bar.
The use of black slate boards on the wall is quite widespread:
- If there are small children in the family, then they will definitely appreciate such an opportunity to paint on the wall, for parents the advantage is the absence of painted walls.
- It can be used instead of paper for important daily notes.
- Creative people will also be satisfied - after all, you do not need to look for paper and pen, and you can write down thoughts and ideas directly on the board.
- Students and schoolchildren can make sketches, diagrams and graphs that are necessary for homework.
- Chalk boards with a magnetic surface can be used in the same way as an additional piece of furniture, for example, by hanging photo organ or magnets on them.
In addition, decorative boards for the home on the walls can create a unique bright accent.
Conclusion
Wood is a universal material that can be used to create almost any interior. Walls from boards are popular for many years and will not lose their relevance in the future. In addition, such a wall can be a backdrop for placing other decorative elements to create interesting accents in the room.