Firewood Kindles Summer Style
Clever ways of storing firewood in the warm months enrich your interior with texture, richness and practicality
With winter now past us (at least in the northern hemisphere), it's time to find alternative ways of displaying firewood. Think of them as art instead of burning material. I have always thought that wood is one of the most versatile materials out there, especially when its home has a modern, uncluttered and clean look. Firewood can add even more with its rough and organic texture.
Below are some great ways homeowners and designers have used their firewood to warm up modern interiors — without actual fire.
Below are some great ways homeowners and designers have used their firewood to warm up modern interiors — without actual fire.
1. Choose versatile, small storage pieces. Place your firewood in a small storage piece, such as a basket. This Houzz user found a basket with a texture that contrasts the wood quite beautifully. You can make the fireplace corner even more practical by adding more storage baskets and seat cushions.
These wooden cubes provide another unique texture; combining two of them creates even more impact. Scout local thrift stores and flea markets to find reclaimed wood storage boxes or crates.
2. Contrast with shapes and texture. One of the best ways to use wood is to contrast its organic shape and tone against other materials. In this case, the wood stands out beautifully against the smooth white walls.
Similarly, this interior uses firewood to add contrasting detail to the modern and graphic feel of the rest of the room.
3. Keep firewood where it belongs. An obvious spot to store firewood is next to your fireplace, but you can get creative with your approach. In this example, the wood on display fits perfectly with the rest of the interior's textures and colors.
4. Take it outdoors. Firewood does very well outdoors in summer because it can dry out to prepare for cold weather. This clever design makes a great contrast to the otherwise modern and clean look of the yard.
The rough texture of your firewood can make an effortless statement when lit properly. Provide a lighting source, such as an overhead fixture, to showcase every grain.
Tell us: What do you do with your firewood in the summer? Have you found particular storage options that are both practical and pretty? Leave a comment below!
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Tell us: What do you do with your firewood in the summer? Have you found particular storage options that are both practical and pretty? Leave a comment below!
More:
Turn Your Firewood Into a Focal Point
Dress Up Your Hearth for Fireplace Season
Make Your Fireplace the Focal Point