Decorating With Solid-Slab Furniture

The Growing Trend

One of the most popular trends in furnishings and design today is the use of pieces that are eco-friendly or "green". An example of this is found in the popularity of solid-slab furniture, which is made from large, solid pieces of wood that has often been reclaimed or reused from another source. Wood used from naturally fallen timber, rather than traditionally produced timber, is another example of eco-friendly sourcing for furniture. This way of recycling wood makes for unique and attractive pieces of furniture while conserving resources. The shape of the furniture is usually slightly irregular, not a traditional rectangle or circle, which adds to its handcrafted aesthetic appeal.

Varieties

Perhaps the most common examples of solid-slab furniture are tables. Kitchen tables are topped with a large, often irregularly shaped piece of wood, and paired with legs that either complement the rustic aesthetic, such as wood, or contrast with it, such as steel or metal. Other pieces that are made from solid wood include headboards, dressers, cupboards, and chairs.

Complementary Decor

This type of furniture fits in with a few different styles of decor. It obviously works well with rustic, cabin-like settings since it's very natural-looking and woodsy. Many times, traditionally rustic beds made from rough-hewn logs are given a solid-slab headboard. Yet, solid-slab also suits a more contemporary design, particularly when it is paired with industrial or metal finishings. A table with sleek metal legs and a natural, organic looking solid-slab top is an example of this "contemporary rustic" design.

Organic Appeal

Just as people are looking for ways to buy organic foods, so they are seeking to include organic design in their homes. A solid-slab table, chair, or headboard works well with this idea of decor. Many retailers offer pillows and bedding made from organic cotton, which look beautiful and natural paired with a solid-slab headboard. Another way to add organic or organic-looking accessories is to use natural materials such as reeds, dried flowers, and other plants in decorating and filling vases, rather than plastic or fake flowers. These type of organic arrangements look perfect on one of these kinds of tables.

Advantages

In addition to their unique visual appeal, solid-slab furniture is generally very high in quality and lasts for many years. Its durability and size make it furniture a good long-term investment. Well-crafted pieces can even be passed down to future generations.

Going green has never looked as stylish, contemporary, and stylish as it has with this trend. The ability to express your design aesthetic as well as your eco-friendly mindset in one decorative piece is amazing.