Wall 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 a wide variety of living space design styles. How to properly 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 great attention is paid to finishing with natural materials. The tree fits perfectly into the Scandinavian style. The emphasis is on the texture of the material, on its shade.
Both dark wood and bleached oak, birch look great. A dark accent can create a unique atmosphere in a room, make it cozier. Finishing the wall of light-colored boards visually enlarges the space. In addition to the fact that the wood wall itself attracts attention, it can be made dynamic and original by diluting it with colored elements.
Ecostyle
Ecological style gains popularityrecently, since only natural materials are used to create the interior. Wood is not the last among them - they can decorate walls, accessories, furniture and other household items.
At the same time, wood for decoration can be of any quality - from pallet boards to parquet. The advantage is the fact that such a design can be adapted to the size and features of any room. Color accents on a wooden background can be bright plates, framed photographs or paintings.
Rustic
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 in the decoration of the room. The end result is a feeling of oneness with nature that can't be achieved with wallpaper or paint.
Benefits of using
The wood interior of the living quarters is certainly attractive. In addition, it has many advantages:
- Durability. With proper wood processing, such wall decoration can last up to 40 years. Wood can even be used in damp rooms such as bathrooms.
- High speed mounting. In addition, wood paneling does not require special preparation or leveling of the wall, it also saves a lot of time.
- Wood has high soundproofing properties, which is very usefulin living conditions in old-plan apartment buildings.
- Thermal insulation. The material retains heat inside the room, 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 solution
A board wall 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 or empire style, which will emphasize the grandeur and pomposity of the living space;
- white wood creates a feeling of spaciousness and freshness in the home, besides, white is the easiest way to place bright accents;
- gray wood has a calming effect on the nervous system, suitable for interior rooms in two-tone contrasting colors.
In addition, wood of any color goes well with other finishing materials - tiles, bricks, wild stone.
Varieties of materials
When choosing wood, you should pay attention to the following types of cladding:
- Block house - halves of beams, which, when laid, resemble walls made of solid logs. Such structures arequite massive, so they are recommended to be installed only in rooms with a large living space. Ideal for decorating country houses. When choosing a type of wood, you should pay attention to hardwoods - oak, cedar.
- Vagonka - wooden boards with a flat surface. It is considered one of the most affordable materials for wood finishing. It is easy to assemble, and the boards can be repainted several times, which makes it possible to update the interior without special expenses.
- Evronagonka - wooden boards, devoid of all sorts of flaws that can spoil the overall appearance.
In addition, pallet boards can be used as a material for interior decoration. Ideally, if they are purchased new, but second-hand ones are also popular due to their cheapness. The only caveat 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 simple, 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 you want to decorate the interior with a tree yourself, then you should pay attention to the following nuances:
- The first step is to assess the condition of the walls. If the irregularities are minor, then you can immediately proceedto installation. However, if the walls are significantly curved, then they need to be leveled.
- When buying boards, it is advisable to choose well-dried ones. Otherwise, wet boards, when trying to dry them on their own, may be deformed. In this case, you will have to purchase new material.
- When drying boards by yourself, lay them out in a well-ventilated area. In this case, the characteristics of the material should be taken into account. 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 solid wooden wall.
When installing wooden boards, nails or screws are used, so they should be mounted as carefully as possible, as they will be constantly in sight. It is also possible to order boards with cut grooves, similar to laminate, in order to avoid the use of nails or screws during installation.
Functional boards in the interior
Speaking of boards in the design of a living space, one can mean not only a finishing material, but also a completely independent type of decor. In addition, for example, note boards on the wall may be useful not only for adults, but also useful and interesting for children.
At the same time, such an interesting interior element can be easily decorated on your own:
- Handmade cork board on the wall looks quite original and fits into many decorating stylesrooms. It is easy and simple to make it: for this you will need a piece of plywood the size of the future board, glue and wine corks (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 on paper using ordinary pushpins.
- The marker board on the wall is convenient because you can directly write reminders on it. At the same time, the inscriptions are easily erased with a sponge.
- The chalk board on the wall allows you to write with chalk. It can be purchased ready-made, or you can make it yourself. This will require plywood, a baguette for decorating the frame, wood glue, a roller and slate paint. Plywood is painted with paint in an even layer, then it is necessary to glue a decorative baguette around the perimeter with wood glue.
With the help of a chalk board for drawing on the wall, you can decorate almost any room - kitchen, nursery, living room, bedroom. It is quite possible to decorate the interior of a cafe or bar with them.
The use of slate blackboards on the wall is quite wide:
- If there are small children in the family, they will definitely appreciate this opportunity to draw on the wall, but 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 don’t need to look for paper and a pen, but you can write down thoughts and ideas directly onblackboard.
- Students and pupils 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 photographs or magnets on them.
Also, home decor boards on the walls can create a unique bright accent.
Conclusion
Wood is a versatile material that can be used to create almost any interior. Plank walls have been popular for many years and will not lose their relevance in the future. In addition, such a wall can be used as a backdrop for other decorative elements to create interesting accents in the room.
