Thank God February finally came! Does anyone else feel like January was never
going to end? What a depressing month. A few of my close friends have birthdays in
February, and the month is short anyway- so before we know it, it’ll be March
and nearly springtime! While it’s still
cold outside (especially in Manhattan), I thought it’d be appropriate to talk
about one of my favorite warm materials to decorate with - burl wood. Burl wood furniture is different from normal
wood furniture because it has that lovely, swirled look to it. While most wood for furniture construction is cut in a long, linear manner from a tree
trunk, burl wood is different. Occasionally,
a gnarly looking growth will appear on a tree’s trunk as the result of the tree
undergoing some sort of stress- typically insect infestation or mold. Cute, right?
But, the beauty inside once the burl is cut is fascinating. The normally straight-running grains of the
tree go crazy inside the burl, twisting and turning to create all sorts of
irregular and interesting patterns. Burl is fabulous because it has such a rich, layered look to
it and adds pretty depth to a space. I
believe mixing colors and materials appropriately is what gives a space warmth
and interest. Adding in a piece of burl
wood furniture undoubtedly gives a space that bit of “oomph” we all crave:
Want a bit of burl wood for your home? CB2 has some great options. I also found a few pretty pieces on 1st Dibs:
Happy February!
XOXO,
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