2. Vintage Farmhouse Style
In a vintage farmhouse style, you may want your reclaimed wood materials less naturally shaped than in a log cabin style. For instance, support beams are more likely to be squared off rather than rounded like you might see in a log cabin. But you'll still find plenty of ways to use the reclaimed wood.
Windowsills, floors, doors, furniture, and rafters can all provide opportunities for reclaimed wood use in this style. And smaller decor items can use reclaimed wood as well, such as:
- Crates or crate-style shelving units
- Decorative signs
- Coat racks and other racks
- Decorative window shutters
These smaller decor items can help you solidify your theme or aesthetic, since they can all go well with a farmhouse decor style.
3. Industrial Style
An industrial or grunge aesthetic will tend to have darker neutral colors, dramatic light fixtures, and metal or concrete-looking features. But you can still find ways to use reclaimed wood in this style of decor. In fact, reclaimed wood that's seen a lot of use can be especially well-placed in a grunge style, which tends to favor distressed surfaces.
A reclaimed hardwood floor could mesh very well with a industrial style, or perhaps a paneled wall made with reclaimed wood. Or, you could use reclaimed wood beams to create unique light fixtures and shelving units.
4. Beach House Style
A coastal aesthetic can work well with wood in a couple of different ways. First, if you're using reclaimed wood that's weathered a bit, it can offer a very similar look to driftwood. This will allow it to fit right in with a beach theme. You can then use it for accents, decor, or even flooring. Cedar can be especially great for this, as it weathers to a beautiful silvery color.
Second, you can stain wood in a beach-y color, such as white or teal, to provide an aesthetically unified color while letting the wood's texture shine through.
5. Modern Mid-Century Style
While the applications may be more limited, you can absolutely fit wood into this style of home. For instance, if you find reclaimed wood flooring material, you can simply use it to create a new floor that can look very similar to (or even better than) one made with brand-new materials. In addition, reclaimed wood comes from a lot of different tree types, such as:
- Pine
- Oak
- Chestnut
- Ash
- Cypress
These different types of trees offer a variety of colors and styles, so you can find a wood floor to go with practically any color scheme.
These are just a few of the aesthetics and decor styles that can easily utilize reclaimed wood in their design. No matter what type of aesthetic you're aiming for in your home or vacation home renovation, you can find a way to incorporate reclaimed wood if you so desire. Get in touch with JO Contractors today to learn more about the remodeling services we offer.
