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How to Use Reclaimed Wood in Your Home

Fresh cut wood. Whether old or new, it has an earthy fragrance and organic appeal. It immediately adds warmth and texture to any room. See these inspirational ideas on how to use reclaimed wood in your home to give it authenticity and a bit of rustic flair.

Reckaimed Barn Wood Floor in Farmhouse HallwayPhoto by Frederick + Frederick Architects

Most people opt to use reclaimed wood for flooring. Pick up any copy of a country decorating magazine and you’re sure to find a story how a homeowner used word from an old barn to dress up their floors.

Reclaimed Barn Wood Floor in Traditional BedroomPhoto by Rauser Design

Old weathered wood looks great on the floor of any room. It lends character and warmth at the same time.

Rustic Kitchen with Reclaimed Barn Wood FloorPhoto by Joan Heaton Architects

Apply reclaimed wood to high or vaulted ceilings to cozy up a room.

Country Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood Vaulted CeilingPhoto by Ike Kligerman Barkley

Sometimes white vaulted or cathedral ceilings make a room look a bit sterile and cold. Warm wood helps to bring the ceiling down, which is why you’ll often see loft ceilings painted a dark color.

Country Style Bedroom with Reclaimed Wood Vaulted CeilingPhoto by Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.

You don’t need to limit the use of old wood to farmhouse or country style interiors. Even more modern dwelling spaces look amazing with reclaimed wood.

Modern Country Family RoomPhoto by Rauser Design

Of course, rustic spaces are always a great choice for using old wood for decorating. Here, the walls and cabinets of a bathroom enjoy weathered wood finishes.

Rustic Bathroom With Reclaimed Wood WallPhoto by Dan Joseph Architects, LLC

These rustic kitchens are filled with a variety of wood textures on the cabinets, back splash, and ceiling.

Reclaimed Wood in Rustic KitchenPhoto by Dan Joseph Architects, LLC

Rustic Kitchen with Reclaimed Wood CabinetsPhoto by Tucker & Marks

If budget is a concern, create a small wall of sorts with wooden pieces.

Modern Country Bedroom with Partial Wood WallPhoto by Groundswell Design Group Inc.

A rustic sliding barn door is a unique approach to a doorway separating the hallway from the mudroom.

Sliding Hallway Barn Door Made with Reclaimed Wood Photo by Holmes + Salter Interiors

If you’re lucky to find old wood but it’s not enough to line a floor, wall, or ceiling – craft a unique piece of furniture with it, like this charming coffee table in a basement family room.

Family Room Coffee Table Made with Reclaimed Barn WoodPhoto by Molly Quinn Design

Do you have any reclaimed wood in your home?

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8 Comments

  1. I do love reclaimed wood and these are some great examples. Would love to have it somewhere in my house. Love your mirror.

  2. Love the way they have used reclaimed wood in these photos. I think the first and fifth photo are my favorites. Natural wood just adds so much warmth and character to any room. Thanks for sharing these ideas.

  3. I LOVE reclaimed wood! It’s certainly not cheap though, which is why it’s not in my family room😣.I do have a few boards though that I’m going to have planed and then put on top of an old cabinet my grandfather made. I love your examples.

  4. Love the dough bowl used as a bathroom sink and the natural edge sliding door. Wondering if a wooden sink presents any issues as far as water intrusion, etc.

  5. Love the floors in that top photo, and the transom above the door is great. If you will send the address for the family room coffee table I will be on my way to steal it! It would be perfect in our lower level family room. I have always also wanted wide plank floors. We have really pretty wood floors, but not wide plank.

  6. Beautiful floors and photos. I love the top one where the floors are going in different directions.

  7. Hi Jennifer,
    this post is filled with wonderful pictures. I really enjoy how many ways reclaimed wood can be used decoratively. I had reclaimed wood inset into a spiral staircase for the steps. It turned out beautiful.

  8. I love old chippy wood. There is something comforting to me. The wood cabinets and floors are wonderful.Thank you for sharing.