Interior design trends that showcase wood – timeless materials in modern homes

Inspiration is the driving force behind any change to your home – whether you're planning an extensive renovation or just want to add something new. With today's rapidly shifting trends, it can be challenging to navigate between the fleeting and the permanent.

Your home deserves materials that combine to create a safe environment with a good atmosphere and a cosy feeling. Let's explore some design trends where wood plays the main role – trends that we at Vyrk absolutely love!

Wood interiors – a natural material that is always relevant

Home design trends come and go, but wood remains a constant. As a natural material, wood has a unique ability to be timeless and often independent of trends. However, the types of wood that are in vogue are something that changes from time to time. It's no secret that we at Vyrk are passionate about wood.

Both on interiors, walls, ceilings and floors, wood is a unique material that is rarely not trendy. The increasing focus on sustainable materials also plays a major role in the popularity of wood. Wood serves as a warm and cosy element in houses and homes. A combination of wood together with other popular elements, such as brass and marble, provides a modern and beautiful look. For many, bringing nature into the room provides harmony and inner peace – whether it is through flowers, straw, twigs or wood on the floors and walls.

Slatted walls – an exclusive touch with acoustic benefits

One trend we really believe is here to stay is slats. With a variety of uses where only your imagination sets the limits, it's no wonder that slats are a popular trend. Slats can be used both outside and inside – for walls and ceilings, headboards and furniture.

In addition to giving an exclusive and natural touch to the room, slatted walls also contribute positively to its acoustics. A slatted ceiling will give the room a boost and give it with that little extra touch. Whether it's for the kitchen or hallway, slatted elements will add a natural and modern touch to any room.

Veneered panels – clean lines with minimalist elegance

If there is one trend that provide clean lines while remaining functional, it's veneered panels. Veneered panels often bring a type of minimalism to a home that many people want. As a result, they have been a strong trend recently.

Veneered panels – both natural or treated with stain or paint – are used on both walls and ceilings, but also as a popular alternative in kitchen interiors. Using veneered panels as part of the kitchen will give a personal expression with endless possibilities. The clean panels add life to the room and provide a warmth many people want.

Panelling – traditional and trendy at the same time

Traditional but trendy is the very definition of panelling. The traditional wood that is panelling opens up good opportunities to combine the natural with the modern. According to Norwegian paint giant Jotun, the colour trends for the year can be summed up in one word – diversity. This shows that exciting colour combinations can be used, and that anything goes.

Colours affect us, and both interiors and textiles help determine the look and atmosphere of the home. Both stained and painted panelling characterise both the cabin and residential markets, with many selecting easy solutions, such as having the panelling finished. We're going to see more of tone-on-tone and more vibrant colours. The great thing about panelling is that it can be varied in most ways – both through the orientation of the panel, its colour, and the look you want to achieve.

Glass walls – light and a sense of space with style

Glass walls are a great option in houses or flats with poor floor plans. A beautiful glass wall will be able to boost the room (and the value of the home). In rooms where you want more light, glass walls can be a smart choice.

Our New York Style glass walls with black frames add a stylish element to your interior. In the same way as our other products, glass walls can also be tailored to fit your unique construction project.

Find your own personal look with wood as a basis

Trends are constantly changing, and you may not wish to them slavishly, for fear of ending up with a home that is lacking a personal touch. The most important thing is to choose colours and elements that you like to spend time in, and that you will enjoy for a long time.

Home design trends come and go – the most important thing is to find the personal look you want. Feel free to contact us at Vyrk if you have any questions or for more information about how you can use wood products in your home.

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