Which types of wood go well together?
Because the floors of old buildings are mostly made of real wood, wooden furniture is a good choice. Nevertheless, caution is advised when combining woods. The colour tone of the wood type determines which types go together. Woods with a reddish colouring (e.g. pine, larch and cherry) also go well together. Dark woods on the other hand (e.g. ebony, mahogany and walnut) should generally be avoided if you already have reddish furniture or light laminate flooring. If you have accessories or pieces of furniture made of oak, you can combine them wonderfully with teak, acacia or beech wood.
Light woods include birch, ash, spruce and maple. These woods also go well together. The rule is to use a maximum of three different types of wood, otherwise the overall impression will be too chaotic.
What about furniture?
Combine a modern couch with a kidney table or an old armchair with a contemporary mural for a mix-and-match style that adds some excitement to your living space.
And accessories?
Robust walls for drilling are not a typical feature of older buildings. Porous walls, crumbling plaster and damp cause headaches for many a DIYer. So if hanging pictures doesn’t work out as planned, how about a mural? Just like an old piece of furniture, a well chosen mural will take you back to the desired era and showcase the room height to great effect. With our retro designs or playful floral murals, you can strike the perfect balance between then and now. Impress guests by adding a few design elements that pick up the colour of the mural design.
