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• Mar 12, 2023
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Creating a Seamless Look with Veneers: Design Tips and Techniques

Veneers are an excellent way to add a touch of nature to enhance the appearance of your home. Veneers are thin slices of real wood that are applied to surfaces such as furniture, cabinets, and more to create a warm look. Each veneer is unique, with captivating grain patterns that can be repeated, mixed, and matched to create various designs. 

CenturyVeneers add a woody elegance to any space. However, achieving a seamless look with veneer sheets can be challenging. Here are some design tips and techniques that can help you create a stylish interior with CenturyVeneers.

Table of Contents

➔ Choose the Right Wood

➔ The Direction of the Grain

➔ Direction of Light

➔ Unexpected Uses

➔ Mix and Match

➔ Analyse the Finish

➔ Create Focal Points

➔ Blend Into Nature

➔ Conclusion

Choose the Right Wood

You can find different types of veneer sheets by CenturyVeneers, such as NatzuraWoods, SenzuraStyles, Dark Forest, and ProgettoWood. These veneer sheets are made using a variety of wood, and each has a different cut, giving it its unique design due to the graining pattern. 

The wood you choose decides the overall look and feel of your home. For example, oak and maple veneers are popular choices for their versatility. Homeowners also choose ebony and teak to create a bold, more distinct look. 

If you want to create a warm atmosphere, warm-toned wood like mahogany or cherry is suitable, while you can choose maple or ash for a modern, cool-toned look. 

The Direction of the Grain

If you are aiming for a seamless look, the grain direction is an important factor to consider. Pay attention to the direction of the grain to create a uniform design and prevent mismatched grain patterns. If you want to have fun and use unique designs, you can opt for the rich NatzuraWoods Coire EM Burl or Silvern AK Burl for a deliberately mismatched look.​​​​​​​

Direction of Light

Consider the direction from which light enters the room since it can affect how the grain pattern appears on the veneer sheets. The grain can appear more pronounced if the light falls on the veneers from a particular direction. It is best to have an idea about how the light will interact with the veneer sheets to determine the perfect combination or type of veneer to buy. 

Moreover, you can also use different types of lighting to showcase the beauty of your veneers. For example, use natural lighting to highlight a feature wall or a table lamp to create a spotlight for a unique piece of furniture. 

Unexpected Uses

Although there are common places where veneers are used, such as furniture or walls, there are several creative ways you can use them to create customized interiors that reflect your style. You can use CenturyVeneers to build unique and interesting accents, such as on the backsplash of a kitchen or the front of a bar. Use deep, rich veneers alongside subtle light colours to have a contrasting effect that looks eye-catching and royal.​​​​​​​

Mix and Match

You can mix and match different veneers by CenturyVeneers to create uniquely seamless pieces that add depth to your home. You can try to combine veneers with different textures in the same room. For example, use a dark veneer with light stone or metal furniture to get interesting textures and designs. Try combining different textures of veneers with themselves, like using a highly figured veneer on one surface and a more subtle, straight-grained veneer on another surface.

Analyse the Finish

Veneers come in various finishes; some have a natural finish, while others are painted or stained. Consider the style of your home and determine the atmosphere you want to create before choosing the correct finish to bring your imagination to life. For example, a natural finish veneer like American Walnut can create a warm and rustic feel, while a high-gloss finish like that of the Silvern Teca Wood can create a modern, sleek look.​​​​​​​

Create Focal Points

One way to seamlessly integrate veneers into your interior décor is to make them stand out. CenturyVeneers can be used to create beautiful focal points in your interiors. Homeowners often use a highly figured wood veneer, such as the NatzuraWoods' Elite collection, on a feature wall to create a dramatic focal point. You can make any piece of furniture, like a table or desk, as the room's centrepiece by using veneers with unique textures or bold patterns.​​​​​​​

Blend Into Nature​​​​​​​

A natural way to blend the woody veneers into your home is to add them in areas that already contain pieces of nature. If you have a particular room with a lot of plants, windows that overlook a garden or forest, or a patio that opens up to a garden, consider using veneers on bookshelves, tables, walls, or ceilings to create a seamless transition between the outdoor and indoor spaces.​​​​​​​

Conclusion​​​​​​​

Use CenturyVeneers to add warmth and character to your home. Turn your existing décor into statement pieces by applying rich, elegant CenturyVeneers. Whether you choose to mix and match veneers or use them to create focal points or accents, CenturyVeneers can create a unique and stylish interior that reflects your personal style and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.