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How to decorate the house with reclaimed wood?

From functional furniture to wall coverings, reclaimed wood offers decorating possibilities combined with sustainability.

By Rafaela de Oliveira

Submitted at Jan 30, 2025, 5:00 AM

03 min de leitura
Maicon Antoniolli - Traveler's Loft. There's nothing like returning home after a long journey. To bring this feeling, rustic and industrial elements are combined. Textures give a raw appearance to the wall, the floor is reused and the wood comes from demolition.

Maicon Antoniolli - Traveler's Loft. There's nothing like returning home after a long journey. To bring this feeling, rustic and industrial elements are combined. Textures give a raw appearance to the wall, the floor is reused and the wood comes from demolition. (Marco Antonio)

The versatility and sustainability of reclaimed wood are characteristics that make people choose the material as a decoration strategy for different projects, especially because of its unique charm of rusticity and elegance. The preservation of the natural appearance of wood combined with modern elements results in a contemporary contrast. Understand how the natural resource can be used in different spaces of the house: **Living Room** Using reclaimed wood as a **TV panel** is a great way to give functionality to the material, just like in **coffee or side tables, shelves, and racks**. On the other hand, for those looking to bring more boldness to the decoration, **cladding an entire wall** with reclaimed wood can be the ideal solution to create a cozy and elegant environment. Moreover, the use of **frames and moldings** made of reclaimed wood creates visual interest points. Not only for the living room but also for other projects in the house, the **floor** of reclaimed wood is another versatile way to incorporate the resource into the decoration. **Dining Room** The durability and resistance of a **dining table** made of reclaimed wood is one of the reasons that influence its choice, which can be combined with modern chairs to create contrast. **Buffets** made from this material can bring the rustic touch that your dining room needs while also serving as storage space and decorative support. Finally, explore the possibilities of **metal pendant lights** for an industrial style or with **natural fiber lampshades** for a more organic look. **Kitchen** **Shelves, countertops, or islands** are among the ways in which reclaimed wood can be incorporated into the kitchen, ensuring functionality and an artisanal touch. The use of wood as cladding to finish cabinet fronts or decorative panels is also an option. **Bedroom** **Headboards and nightstands** are two ways to add recycled wood in the bedroom and create a relaxing and cozy environment, as it brings warmth to the space. This can also be embraced with **wall or ceiling cladding** using the material. **Bathroom** When **treated against moisture**, the presence of reclaimed wood on the **sink countertop** in the bathroom brings a natural and sustainable element to the project. Here, using the resource in **wall cladding** is also an option, as well as in **mirror frames and shelves**. **Outdoor Area** For verandas, terraces, backyards, barbecue areas, decks, pergolas, and other outdoor projects, choosing **tables, benches, or chairs** made from reclaimed wood is a beautiful alternative, especially considering that the material stands up well to the weather and has a natural look. **Vertical gardens** are another way to explore the functionality of wood, using it as a **base to support pots** with plants.