Wood has been used for centuries to create furniture and many more items. Most of them have been made of high quality wood for pieces we are still using nowadays as they are passed on from one generation to another.
But of course, consumerism took over, and style changes have required new logging to accommodate our needs for new designs, new functionalities, and more.
As our limited resources immediately come to a close, consumers and companies alike are searching for methods and techniques to consolidate environmental responsibility into their way of living.
Offcuts from our decking production turned into a table
Fortunately, an increasingly popular way to furnish homes is to do it with sustainability in mind. One way to become environment-friendly is by furnishing your home with reclaimed wood furniture.
Instead of being thrashed, old wood from dismantled buildings and homes is refurbished, harvested, rejuvenated and given a renaissance as more desks, coffee tables and more. The use of reclaim wood can supply a positive environmental impact beyond the preservation of virgin trees. A lot of builders also utilize non-toxic paints and glue as well as natural oil finishes.
Large stools, raw beauty!
The main objective is to come up with a high quality, beautiful product while giving the environment a breath. Reclaimed wood yields stylish yet rustic types of furniture. In several cases, it is difficult to regard the piece as not brand new. In some cases as well, evidence such as rustic nail holes or saw marks are retained for a purpose, supplying an antique feel, well-worn appeal. It can be tailored to suit a vast array of homeowners’ tastes and feels and can be blended with traditional, rustic, or contemporary tastes.
Reclaimed wood table with Kaltimber wood, within project by K-THENGONO
There is also a sense of mystery surrounding a piece of reclaimed wood product. Your night shelf could emanate from a turn of the century raw house or a barn. Whatever the story, it will be almost certain to have witnessed decades, if not centuries of its users’ life. Whatever the case is, it has a story to tell and history of its own.
At the end of the day, the cost efficient factor of this type of furniture is a lot more enticing to buyers. Even though hand-made furniture can be expensive, reclaimed materials are basically cheaper as compared to brand new items. Reclaimed wood is basically treated and pre-cut, lessening expenses significantly.
Any property owned with a taste for nostalgic feels, an eye for a stylish theme, and a goal to protect and preserve our natural resources would be wise to buy reclaimed wood furniture. Whatever your goal is, reclaimed wood is the “in” thing as of the moment. Let’s just say that yesterday’s pieces are the most loved pieces of today and still embraced until tomorrow.
Kaltimber’s ironwood used for daybeds at Manarai Beach House
As for us, at Kaltimber, we are not fully dedicated to furniture but to decking and flooring in reclaim wood. All the character and history carried in each and every single piece makes all our projects unique. Our leftovers are used to create unique pieces of furniture on occasion. Nowadays, we even use leftovers to create beautiful items for both decor and practical uses.