Reclaimed wood accent wall and hood for the small, stylish kitchen
If you still not heard about the reclaimed wood trend in home design then it is time to come out of the rock you have been living under for the past few seasons! Reclaimed wood has become one of the hottest materials to try out in modern homes and it is one trend that is only going to climb up the charts in coming years with homeowners becoming more and more eco-conscious. With that in mind, we take a look today at how you can add the warmth, elegance and unmatched uniqueness of reclaimed wood to your kitchen even while incorporating it organically into a style and theme that you already have going.
Adding reclaimed wood to the kitchen is all about finding out what works best in your own home. For some reclaimed timber could spice up their kitchen counters while others might just want to reimagine their kitchen island by tapping into its natural beauty. Whether you are a fan of the simple accent wall crafted from old wooden planks or prefer something more extravagant and exceptional in the form of a custom hood or floating shelves, reclaimed wood works pretty much everywhere.
A Unique Kitchen Island
The kitchen island is increasingly becoming the focal point of the modern kitchen and even small kitchens are being filled with tiny islands that multitask with ease. It is only apt then that it is the kitchen island that gets the first shot at embracing the charm of reclaimed wood! Covering the kitchen island with reclaimed wooden planks is a task that is both cost-effective and convenient. Instead of revamping the entire island or even creating a new one, just a new woodsy sheen for the existing island can completely transform the ambiance of the kitchen and give it an entirely new look.
Beautiful transitional kitchen in white, gray and reclaimed wood
One of the advantages of reclaimed wood is the richness that it brings to even a brand new kitchen island. Thanks to all those cuts, nicks and dents collected over several decades, reclaimed and treated wooden planks give even a sparkly new kitchen an inviting, aged look and with the right sealant, your exquisite new island will last for years to come!
Bespoke kitchen island crafted from reclaimed wood
Large reclaimed wood counter top for the kitchen island with breakfast zone
Reclaimed timber boards give the old kitchen island a new lease of life
Create your own custom kitchen island with reclaimed wood
Woodsy Warmth
Any expert in the field will tell you that reclaimed wood gives you an opportunity to work with wood that is simply not available in the stores anymore. There are times when these wooden boards would have been acquired for barns and old structures built several decades ago and that is wood that you just cannot buy off the shelf today. It has much deeper and richer grain and of course the natural process of aging gives these planks an even more fabulous finish. If giving the kitchen island a makeover is not on your agenda, then maybe a custom you can give the ceiling or the walls a new look by covering them with reclaimed timber.
Structural beams covered with reclaimed wood in the kitchen
Exquisite kitchen hood crafted from reclaimed barn wood
Kitchen cabinets and island crafted from reclaimed wood
Gorgeous kitchen island draped in reclaimed wood
Coastal and Beach Styles
If you love styles such as coastal or want a beachy look for your kitchen, then reclaimed wood fits into this breezy picture with ease. Old, distressed and at times, whitewashed finish of reclaimed timber planks adds to the beach style of the kitchen and ushers in textural contrast without moving away from the theme of the room of the color palette. From a modern coastal look to ones that combines farmhouse and beach styles, most kitchens inspired by relaxing life of the beach can effortlessly accommodate reclaimed wood.
Beach style kitchen with kitchen island draped in reclaimed timber planks
Gorgeous planks of reclaimed wood give the kitchen island and breakfast zone a unique character
Kitchen island covered in reclaimed wood brings contrast to the polished kitchen
Stylish accent wall in reclaimed wood for the modern kitchen
Reclaimed teak brings class and durability to this beach style kitchen
Beyond the Modern Kitchen
A smart and attractive little feature crafted from reclaimed wood does look great in modern and contemporary kitchens, but those wanting to welcome reclaimed timber in a more extensive fashion should look for styles beyond these. A farmhouse kitchen with backsplash made from reclaimed wood or even a rustic kitchen where the ceiling, floor and even the shelves are crafted from old, salvaged wooden boards tend to also double as engaging and comfy family spaces. Be it an edgy industrial kitchen or even one with bohemian overtones, reclaimed wood finds space pretty much everywhere!
Industrial style attic kitchen in white with a woodsy island
Cozy rustic kitchen filled with reclaimed barn wood
Rustic kitchen island draped in reclaimed wood
Walls of the farmhouse kitchen give old barn wood a new lease of life
Ingenious kitchen backsplash crafted from reclaimed wood