How To Add Classic Warmth To Any Room

May 17, 2008

Decorating styles may come and go but one thing is certain: The warmth and beauty of wood is enduring. As no other building material can, wood gives a home natural character and a sense of heritage, even in new construction where architectural assets may be few.

There are many inventive ways by which you can bring out the beauty of wood in your home–and most are easier than you think.

Free Design Tips

Help is available in the form of a free magazine for do-it-yourselfers.

The magazine, Wood Beautiful, features the latest design trends and decorating ideas highlighting wood. Filled with eye-catching before-and-after photos, the 36-page color magazine can get the creative ideas flowing and motivate homeowners to take on projects of their own.

From dramatic room makeovers to simple storage solutions, the magazine features inspirational projects to suit a wide range of skill levels and decorating tastes.

Contrasting wood-tone cabinets set the mood for an Art Deco kitchen that’s great for entertaining. A recycled reading table does double duty when it expands to create a full-size dining table. And a small bathroom vanity maximizes storage when flanked with two bookcases. The magazine offers samplings of projects that can add beauty, convenience and style to a home.

There are suggestions on how to adapt these ideas to fit specific needs and rooms throughout your house. For example, custom-built oak benches that are made for a bay window can easily be placed anywhere you need extra storage and seating.

The magazine from Minwax is free at hardware stores and home centers and through minwax.com, where you can also obtain wood-finishing tips and product ideas.

Accenting your home with wood creates a dramatic effect.

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