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THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 • YOUR HOME YOUR WAY • THE BRANDON SUN 31

Embrace the wonder and warmth wood adds to a home

When it comes to creating or elements such as live edge. These days,
character, some may argue there These are design elements in many interior
is no substitute for wood. which instead of a saw cutting designers and
Real wood is unique, no two a straight line, the natural edge homeowners
pieces identical. For many rea- of a piece of wood is shown or are looking
sons, wood is one of the main enhanced. to wood more
than ever as a
— if not preferred — materials • Protect your wood furniture way to infuse
of artisans. by using a natural wax or orange one-of-a-kind
These days, many interior oil. Never use chemical cleaners. or unexpect-
designers and homeowners are • Attend your local artisan fairs ed design
also looking to wood more than and curated shows. These events elements into
ever as a way to infuse one-of- provide a prime opportunity for a space.
a-kind or unexpected design el- you to look, feel and touch. Even (Darrell Sapp
ements into a space. if you don’t see exactly what you / Pittsburgh
Love the look of wood but may be looking for, you will have Post-Gazette
need some ideas? Here are some an opportunity in most instanc- files)
top tips: es to meet the artisan or crafts- veneered. There is nothing quite ture decor element.
• Look for an inspiration or man and discuss the options of like the durability and quality • Look for opportunities to
conversation piece. A single them creating a custom piece. that comes with purchasing an place small, signature wood
show-stopping wood piece can • Don’t be afraid to pair dif- item made of solid wood. Al- pieces into a room such as a
help make a bold statement in ferent woods together. While ternatively, many items are often stool, side table or bench.
a room. it is often best to pair similar made using what is known as a • Place wood elements into
• Buy local. This is an oppor- tones of wood in a single space, veneer, in which a thin piece of rooms that may feel overly cold
tunity for you to purchase a sig- one can mix different species of wood is typically glued over par- or stark. Wood instantly helps
nature piece and support your wood in a room. ticle board. warm up a space.
community. • Purchase solid wood items as • Consider an all-wood dining
• Consider organic shapes opposed to products that may be table. This can serve as a signa- » Tribune News Service
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For this design, tandem up- cottage was undeniable.
per veins 12 inches apart were Although pergolas are often
placed at 20-inch intervals. perceived as primarily aesthet-
The lower edge of all the ic, they do serve a purpose.
upper veins were also pre- If positioned correctly, the
notched to fit atop the main upper veins can provide a slim
beams. One by one, the veins amount of shade depending on
were placed and dropped into the time of year.
position — they fit just like a In this instance, the veins
puzzle. set in an east-west fashion, Automation systems to
Once levelling and square casting shadows when the sun’s control your lights, locks,
confirmations of the pergola position in the southern sky is thermostats, and alarm
were achieved, each of the up- lower during the days of spring system from anywhere
per veins was then systemati- and fall. in the world
cally secured to both tandem In the summer months,
main beams. however, when the sun is at its
And to prevent the structure highest, the veins do little to
from swaying, 30-inch four- subdue the sun’s effects. High definition camera
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