ᐅ Mixing Different Types of Wood: Ceiling and Floor – Appearance
Created on: 2 Feb 2017 19:55
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world-e
Hello everyone,
Are there any recommendations on whether and which types of wood can be mixed inside a house? What combinations work visually together and which definitely don’t? Or is it entirely a matter of personal taste? We are considering using a solid laminated wood ceiling (softwood, exact type currently unknown). So far, an oak floor (wood color) is planned for the living area. The staircase is made of beech wood, and the hallway will probably be tiled. Are there any no-go’s when mixing wood types, or does it also depend on whether the woods are stained or treated in some way?
Thank you very much
Are there any recommendations on whether and which types of wood can be mixed inside a house? What combinations work visually together and which definitely don’t? Or is it entirely a matter of personal taste? We are considering using a solid laminated wood ceiling (softwood, exact type currently unknown). So far, an oak floor (wood color) is planned for the living area. The staircase is made of beech wood, and the hallway will probably be tiled. Are there any no-go’s when mixing wood types, or does it also depend on whether the woods are stained or treated in some way?
Thank you very much
World-e schrieb:
By now, we have made our decision and will choose a solid wood ceiling with visible quality despite some disadvantages...It’s good that you have made your decision—it’s your personal taste, and you should feel comfortable with it.
I am often surprised when questions about design details, etc., come up in forums. Then all kinds of very different "tastes" appear.
It’s like with women and men—there are many different preferences, and that’s a good thing.
Just imagine if everyone had the same taste. Then millions of people would be sidelined.
Taste or preferences are the most personal aspects of a person, and it’s enough if two people like them and agree on them...
World-e schrieb:
You mean that there is too much wood for you or what don’t you like?No, not at all. It’s two different wood colors, and if there is also wood in the interior, for me that would be too mixed.
But of course, everyone is free to build however they like
Best regards, Yvonne
What I’m still wondering is whether the beech staircase will fit. Tiles are planned for the hallway. The hallway is also separated from the living room (oak flooring) by a door, presumably with a glass panel. And what type of flooring should be used on the upper floor. The oak staircase, however, costs an additional €2000.
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Thomas459121 Feb 2017 15:46World-e schrieb:
I’m still wondering if the beech staircase will fit. Tiles are planned for the hallway. The hallway is also separated from the living room (oak flooring) by a door, probably with glass elements. And I’m not sure which flooring to choose for the upper floor. The oak staircase has an additional cost of 2000€. I’m interested in this too. We were offered the same with a beech staircase and a spruce ceiling.
If there are any photos, please share them. I can’t really imagine it yet.
I also think we’ll have to accept an extra cost; otherwise, it might be too much of a mix...
What kind of doors do you have?
World-e schrieb:
What I’m still wondering is whether the beech staircase will fit. The hallway is supposed to have tiles. The hallway is also separated from the living room (oak flooring) by a door, probably with glass. And what type of flooring should be used on the upper floor. However, the oak staircase costs an additional €2000.That’s exactly my point! For this reason (wooden staircase), many people choose tiles or at least the same flooring throughout the entire ground floor to create a cohesive overall look, a foundation for comfort. But everyone has different “thresholds” and different interpretations of aesthetics. Based on psychological insights developed in the last century, using too many different materials tends to be avoided.
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