​ DIY: Ideas for Using Reclaimed Wood in Your Home

Who wants to live in a concrete jungle anymore? One of the leading interior design trends is bringing luxe earth tones into the home, harkening back to a supposedly simpler time. As a natural element, wood instantly brings warmth and a grounded, rooted texture. Bring the log cabin feel into your home — whether you live in an idyllic wooded retreat, an industrial loft in the city, or a posh coastal home overlooking the ocean.

Our Classic Barn Door Design Series features Knotty Alder wood in two such textures: rustic with the characteristic closed-pore graining, natural wormholes, pits, and crack patterns — and Barnwood with enhanced distressed markings. Both alders offer an authentic weathered barnwood look. We also feature doors made of refined Birch wood.

Compliment a Traditionally Rustic Wood Barn Door With Reclaimed Wood Design Elements Throughout Your Home

At BarnDoorz, we strive to find you the perfect statement piece to fit your space and personality. But while barn doors may be a stunning focal point, you'll surely want to design the room within. Below, we've included a few "barn door ideas" that don't require barn door at all! Just bring your imagination and consider how you can design your space.

Ideas for Reclaimed Wood

1. Add Architectural Interest to The Ceiling

Reclaimed wood can easily be used on the ceiling for maximum visual effect. Covering the ceiling with raw reclaimed wood creates a powerful aesthetic statement without having to worry about smoothing it down like flooring requires.

2. Keep the Traditional White Ceiling — But Add Wooden Beams

Perhaps you're not quite ready to go all the way with the reclaimed wooden ceiling. You can still incorporate this trend with wooden ceiling beams. No need to raise the roof — just choose this bold choice that helps to enhance the vintage look and historic feel. It really gives the ceiling character!

3. Reclaimed Wood as Art

You may not be Pablo Picasso or Andy Warhol — but that doesn't mean you can't be an artist and create your own beautiful pieces to hang on your walls. Create a piece that is entirely unique (and thouroughly you) by conceptualizing a design or pattern with reclaimed wood. You can select different grains of Alder and Birch for your artistic masterpiece.

4. Reclaimed Wooden Flooring

Take the grounded sensibilities of reclaimed wood quite literally — by placing the wooden panels under your feet. The unique beauty of reclaimed wood can be enhanced by using a variety of colors and finishings and naturally add a homey, retro vibe.

5. Reclaimed Wooden Furniture

When looking to imbue your home with warmth and a cozy appeal, look no further than the natural elegance of a finely crafted wooden dining table, bedroom set, desk, or chair.

6. Reclaimed Wood as a Headboard

Clearly, you'll want to sand the wood down for this one. But a bed is another important focal point for a room and wood and will certainly add character to your decor. The gritty nature of the wood will justapose nicely with the soft pillows and bedding for an inviting feel.

Get creative with your reclaimed wood! Barndoorz offers plenty of finish & hardware options to complement your unique style.