Wood plays a fundamental role in architecture and decoration. This versatile material is a true wild card that
combines with different styles and brings warmth and sophistication to spaces.
Projeto de Maia Romeiro Arquitetura (Lilia Mendel/CASACOR)
There is no shortage of options for decorating your home with wood, as there are many options that can be used for decoration – from
flooring to TV panels and carpentry furniture . But what are the
differences and how do you choose the right type of wood ? Below, we have selected
7 main types that are widely used in decoration. Check them out!
Pine
Santa Luzia: a Coleção Multilinha é composta por barras estreitas e alongadas de plástico reciclado ou madeira pinus de reflorestamento, que podem ser aplicadas tanto na vertical quanto na horizontal. (Divulgação/CASACOR)
In
minimalist decorations , this type of wood is quite common. Known as "light wood", pine is a reforested wood used mainly for the creation of furniture and panels, such as
racks, shelves, shelves and ornaments .
MDF
Larissa Dias Arquitetura - Janelas do Nosso Mar. Ambiente da CASACOR Brasília 2022. (Edgard Cesar/CASACOR)
One of the best known when the idea is to have wood in a more
beige tone, oak is one of the most beloved types of natural wood of all and adds a lot of
sophistication to the project . It is mainly used for indoor furniture, as it is also a more delicate species that wears out if exposed directly to the sun.
Ipe
Mainly used in outdoor spaces, ipê wood is quite resistant even to the presence of water, and for this reason, it is the most used for the manufacture of
decks and flooring .
Jatoba
Cafe Sunset, por Cristina Capanema e Matheus Vilela- CASACOR Ribeirão 2021 | (Felipe Araujo/CASACOR)
A noble wood that is highly sought after for
flooring and also
for frames such as doors and windows. It is a type of wood that guarantees several applications and has a much finer finish.
Pink Peroba
A wood with
a more rustic finish , also ideal for floors as well as
more robust furniture is the peroba-rosa. It can also be used during construction as a structural material for
roofs and pergolas .
Eucalyptus
Resistant and durable, eucalyptus has a light brown color that ensures thermal comfort for the environment. It can be used to make
indoor and outdoor furniture .
