When All Else Fails...Knock On Wood- An Etsy Treasury Feature

I have created the "Etsy Treasury Feature" today with beautiful items created from many types of wood.  These days, so much of what we surround ourselves with or what we place in our homes is created from synthetic materials.  There is nothing wrong with this as it often makes items more affordable, more lightweight or even easier to reproduce in large quantities...however, when we stand back and evaluate our spaces,  we need to ensure that we have some natural materials represented.

tropical entry design by hawaii interior designer Philpotts Interiors

There are endless choices of natural materials from which to choose-  linen curtain panels,  maple wood trays, marble spheres in a basket, moss in containers or even agate slices...and once these types of organic elements are added to a space, there is noticeable warmth and interest added to the environment.  It is an important "layer" to have in each space in your home and it could even be one or two items!

This is one of the reasons that we all get a little sick to our stomach when we see that room that looks like the typical bachelor pad- where black on black is the palette of choice, with one too many shiny surfaces and a black leather sofa the size of a double wide trailer has apparently eaten all of the other pieces of furniture.  One of the reasons one gets bilious, is that there is no evidence of any natural material anywhere in sight.  Believe it or not, it is possible to have sleek and modern spaces without only black and lacquer.

contemporary kitchen design by denver architect Robert Hawkins

modern living room design by los angeles architect William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape

Anyone who knows me well would reveal that I love all types of wood so much that I could probably name all of my pets: Maple, Walnut, Oak and Chestnut.  And this is the reason that I chose this material for inspiration on today's post and for today's Etsy Treasury Feature...