All about the barn board

The range of materials for interior decoration is quite wide: it is stone, marble, and different types of panels, and much more. Despite this assortment, wood is gaining more and more popularity. One of its options would be a barn board. We will talk about its advantages and features in this article.

Barn boards are materials that were obtained as a result of the demolition of old buildings: barns, houses, barns, mills. Such boards really breathe antiquity: you can see every chipping, scratch, mark from an ax or a nail on them. The use of such a material has a huge plus: it already has its own history, therefore, it causes many nostalgic feelings and pleasant reflections about where this tree used to be, what smells it absorbed, what people touched it.

Of course not every tree left over from past owners can be reapplied. When dismantling structures, only strong, undamaged elements are selected, which are then carefully processed. They are disinfected from insects, nails, knots are removed, and polished. However, all traces of axes, saws, nails are sure to leave, scratches and abrasions also remain in place, which allows you to preserve the authenticity of the material.

Barn boards are widely used not only in Russia, but also in many European countries, as well as in the USA and Canada. This is due to the following reasons:

• the material has long been formed, it will not shrink, will not depend on the influence of temperatures;
• it is a "warm" material that lifts the mood, gives a feeling of home warmth and comfort;
• there are no substances harmful to humans in the boards;
• there are different types of wood, as well as different textures, colors;
• the material can be used in many design directions.

Barn boards can be smooth or rough in texture. It is worth noting that there is no standard for what they must be. Each model is unique and unrepeatable. Products are classified primarily by the type of wood, and it mainly depends on the country.

• Oak is the most popular in Russia. These are rough boards that will look great in modern interiors. In addition to oak, native Russian forest trees are used: aspen, larch, as well as several coniferous types.

• American barn boards are made from oak or white pine. Such materials are most often obtained from non-residential buildings.

• The most expensive are barn boards from Australia. They are taken from structures located close or directly in the water: piles, piers, bridges. Such boards are made from a special subspecies of eucalyptus.

• In Asian countries, boards are also most often taken from coastal structures. Chinese elm and teak were used for them.

Old boards may vary in age. The youngest buildings are about 30 years old, but there are also products that are much older, from the past centuries. The older the board, the more expensive and valuable it is.

In addition, barn boards can be of different colors. It depends on the type of tree.Boards from America, as a rule, have gray or greenish colors, less often - red. In Russia, the popular silver and brown colors. There are very light, burnt-out products.

There are a lot of possibilities for using old barn boards in the interior. Most often they are used for wall decoration, replacing wallpaper with them. A very popular option is an accent wall. Barn boards are used in different areas: living room, bedroom, kitchen, children's room.

Another area of ​​application of barn boards is the manufacture of doors and partitions. The latter very effectively zone the room, therefore they will be very useful in the interior of a studio apartment. In addition, the boards can be used as decorative elements. They can beautifully highlight the head of the bed, the fireplace, and individual sections of the veranda. And, of course, stunning furniture is made from barn boards. In the kitchen, countertops made of this material will be appropriate, in the living room you can put a small table, in the bedroom - bedside tables.

It is very popular to compose wall panels from barn boards. They can have different designs. For example, modular seamless options that are mounted on dense plywood are very popular. The panels can be either unpainted or covered with multi-colored paints or even drawings or photos. Another option is a panel with a classic wall line. It is smooth, austere, waxed or varnished. It is important that the seams are perfect. And then there are panels designed specifically for the loft, they represent real chaos. Long boards are interestingly combined with short ones, thick ones - with thin ones. The 3D effect is often used here, due to which the room expands in volume.

Barn boards are successfully used in different interior styles.

• Classic. For this direction, furniture made of antique material will be appropriate, as well as a variety of panels, picture frames, and other accessories for decorating a room.
• Minimalism. Barn boards can also be used in minimalistic, modest styles. With their help, it is recommended to zone the room, and they will also look favorably as a floor or ceiling covering. The main thing is to choose light shades of wood.
• Loft. This is one of the styles where barn boards will look the most interesting. The loft assumes an industrial atmosphere, it embodies the spirit of factories and plants of the last century. Plank panels will ideally match with concrete, stone, chrome-plated surfaces.
• Country, Scandinavian. Both of these styles imply unity with nature, so the materials here must be natural. Wood is the best choice. Barn boards can sheathe one of the walls, put it on the floor. Pictures of the countryside (for country) or seascapes (for Scandinavian), which can be hung on well-lit areas of the walls, will be a good addition. Picture frames can also be made from barn boards.

When choosing barn boards for home decoration, it is very important to remember several rules for their use.

• The measure is good in everything, so you should not board absolutely everything - such an interior will turn out to be tasteless. Wood cannot fill the entire room, so the best option is to choose one thing, for example, an accent wall or floor, ceiling. The accent wall will work great with other wood elements, such as a small table. But there shouldn't be a lot of additional accessories either.
• When laying out boards, designers recommend alternating wood colors with each other.This will allow you to get an interesting play of light and shadow.
• Brickwork, iron and metal elements, stone, leather can make an excellent company to the tree. Textiles in bright colors will be an equally good addition. For example, in a bedroom or living room, it can be curtains, a bedspread, pillows. In the kitchen, a tablecloth and towels of juicy tones look appropriate.

Barn boards in home interiors are a great way to bring warmth and comfort into your home. Let's consider several photo examples of successful design of living quarters in which it was decided to use this particular type of material.

• Beautiful bedroom in a classic style. Barn boards are used for one accent wall. Old lamps and unusual paintings with small abstractions will complement such an interior.

• Unique layout of boards in different colors. This option goes well with ivory and brickwork. It is suitable for minimalistic rooms.

• There is never too much brown, and this is clearly seen in this photo example. The fusion-style interior beautifully combines wood, leather and textiles, all in different shades of brown.

• And this loft-style living room looks very light, although materials of different colors are used here. Wooden boards go well with the gray tone of the walls, fluffy capes on the chairs, and a light carpet. A huge window without curtains gives the effect.

• In such a direction as eco, wood will become the most appropriate material. Her light shades look chic along with herbaceous green. Of course, such an interior cannot do without plants.

• And this example shows how interesting a wooden partition looks in the loft style. Such a partition will be an excellent "transition point" from the living room to the kitchen.

For information on how to arrange a barn board, see the next video.