7 ways to use timber in your home

From Structural timber, floors to bench tops and furniture, here's how to use timber in your home improvment project

By Artemis Construction

1. Retaning Walls and outdoor feature

Timber Retaining wall, railway sleepers aspect — Timber Retaining wall

2. Furnitures - Modern Cabinetry

Rustic kitchens are a versatile choice for those that love both contemporary and traditional styling. Depending on your preferences, you could incorporate elements of industrial design or cottage-style décor. Natural materials are always at the forefront, with very few minimalist or humanmade components.

Modern Kitchen, Contemporary look, Rustic Door

3. Timber Floor - Hardwood or Engineered

What is timber flooring? As the name suggests, it is a floor that entirely made of wood, It could be hardwood or engineered . Timber has always been used as a favorite flooring material of most homeowners because of its beauty, durability, and beauty.

4. Fencing and Screening

At Artemis Construction we think open-plan spaces indoor or outdoor, floor-to-ceiling screens and partitions can bring a sense of privacy and cosiness. Screens can be designed with negative space or they can be solid, but using timber brings colour, texture and feel to space. Use modernist or Japanese-inspired straight lines and symmetry for an understated look, or try incorporating timber designs from Bali, Thailand or India for a more exotic feel.

5. Feature Kitchen and Walls

Our Artemis Construction favorite in "7 ways to use timber in your home" is this one ! Not only can timber furniture be easily updated, it’s a great way to mix timber aspect, looks and styles. Furniture and cabinet made with reclaimed wood brings a rustic, vintage feel, whereas fairer coloured oak and beech wood pieces will create a clean-lined Scandi feel. Coated Painted timber furniture, such as chairs, tables or cabinetry can also bring a textural element to the interiors and offer an easy way of mixing timbers without clashing tones.

Modern Kitchen, white kitchen, Contemporary look

6. Wall Panelling

In every rooms, timber panels can help create the illusion of space when the panels are installed with the grain running horizontally. Alternatively, in spaces with low ceilings, height can be suggested by having wooden panels or the gain running vertically. Pair the feature panels with floorboards running in the same direction to continue the illusion. Artemis Construction loves Reclaimed timber can make interesting textural walls in lounge rooms and bedrooms as well, bringing a cozy feel of history.

7. Feature Architectural Bookshelves

For a more permanent timber presence include timber in visible architectural elements such as Bookshelves, Ceiling, Doors. This will help with design continuity throughout your home as it can visually unite layouts and make smaller spaces appear more optimized. Jean our Builder at Artemis Construction worked on this bookshelve a couple years ago !