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Into the Woods
FROM A CHALET-STYLE CABIN TO A MIDCENTURY MARVEL, WOOD IS THE STAR DESIGN FEATURE OF THESE BEAUTIFUL HOMES.
RUSTIC
Cabin Fever
Warm wood tones, whether used wall-to-wall or as accent finishes, evoke a sense of coziness while still creating a link to the natural beauty outside.
TRÈS CHALET Nestled in the woods behind a grand European villa-style home near Bellevue, Washington, this stunning ski chalet-inspired treehouse is the ultimate backyard getaway. Listed by Taylor Brazen Tagge, WRE Bellevue Commons; MLS# 1462546.
PICTURE PERFECT The wood-paneled vaulted ceiling allows for a dramatic doubleheight window in this Victor, Montana, home. All the better to take in those Big Sky views. Sold by Kory Mytty, WRE Missoula.
CONTEMPORARY
TREE CHIC Sylvan landscape artwork, a polished coffee table that echoes the form of a tree trunk, and sleek Danish modern dining chairs connect this Park City, Utah, home to its alpine setting at Deer Valley Ski Resort.
Listed by Christopher O’Neill, WRE Utah; MLS# 11901782.
Play It Cool
Lighter tones and clean lines mingle with organic shapes for a modern take on Nordic style.
“Woods” wallpaper, Cole & Son, cole-and-son.com
“Halifax” candle holders, Room & Board, roomandboard.com
“Michaela” accent table, East at Main, eastatmain.com
“Ribbonwood” bentformed beechwood clock, Umbra, umbra.com
Arteriors “Finch” natural wood branch chandelier, Lumens, lumens.com
Petrified wood object on stand, West Elm, westelm.com
“Dillon” spalted primavera wood coffee table, Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
White reclaimed weathered wood adhesive planks, Stikwood, stikwood.com
TRADITIONAL
Solid Statement
Painstakingly detailed trimwork and built-in cabinetry in hardwoods like oak, mahogany, and walnut are hallmarks of well-designed traditional homes that were built to last—and will never go out of fashion.
RICH MAHOGANY The decor may be thoroughly modern, but the detailed mahogany finishes of its paneled walls, built-in bookcase, and buffet storage reveal this 1890-built Portland home’s Victorian roots. Listed by Carrie Gross, WRE Portland City Properties; MLS# 380142.
MIDCENTURY
Form and Function
Midcentury designers reimagined the home, stripping away needless ornamention and subbing in clean geometric or organic lines. Modern materials like metal, plywood, and Lucite were popular and were often juxtaposed with traditional materials, like the era’s beloved teak wood.
MATERIAL WORLD In this 1953 Seattle home, original details like the living room’s wood accent wall are paired with playful updates—such as the contrasting materials on the kitchen island—that nod to midcentury modern’s distinguishing features. MLS# 1448776; Listed by Heidi Ward, WRE Seattle-Wall Street; MLS# 1468823
Curve Appeal
Gracious curves look modern in any era.
“Kennedy” polished fruitwood pendant light, Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.com
LEFT: “Lotus” mahogany and walnut bathtub, NK Woodworking & Design, nkwoodworking.com
Round side table, Tirto Furniture, tirtofurniture.com
Eames “DCM” molded plywood dining chair, Herman Miller, dwr.com
BELOW: Mango wood slatted-screen room divider, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com
