Elmwood Timber

JULY 1, 2022

Have a focal point like a bar or a brick oven you want to show off? These reclaimed wood panels have a deep, rich patina to them that complements the lighting in the restaurant. They make an eye-catching focal point around the ovens, easily helping to draw people’s attention. Contrasting Lights and Darks.

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Design Week

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A living green wall provides a sustainable focal point. An industrial theme runs throughout, and textures of brass and concrete are used to contrast with softer furnishings. Complimenting the dramatic elements are more subtle features: warm lighting, leather furniture, and textures like tropical wood and stone.

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Elmwood Timber

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

But, for rooms that need a focal point, multi-color wood boards can have a major impact on the style of the space. The colors of the rustic wood paneling perfectly match the lighting for the decor. Colored wall panels that have an overall light tone can also use shadow to create different effects in the space.

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Design Week

AUGUST 19, 2021

Soft seating and banquettes have been introduced throughout, including in a sunken “conversation pit” Towering indoor trees add contrasting height, while swooping Persian carpets add texture and privacy. Carcara restaurant, by Celano Design Studio.

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Greater Group

JULY 11, 2023

Commercial restaurant interior designers will know the best combinations of lighting, colour and texture to create this setting while maintaining a balance between comfort and functionality. Stack vegetable or meat slices with contrasting colours or textures. Use edible decorations or make sure everything on a plate is edible.

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Elmwood Timber

MARCH 18, 2020

Walnut floors have a sought after color and woodgrain that make them the instant focal point of any design. You can opt for a traditional walnut floor, which has a more uniform tone, or consider a floor that blends some of the heartwood and sapwood to get more lights and darks, as well as more variety in the boards.

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Greater Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

It’s a dramatic and theatrical focal point but also serves a practical purpose as the resting space for the coffee beans to allow the gas built up during the roasting process to escape before it can be brewed or packaged. The cask is one of those multi-functional design features that are trending the retail design world now.

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Elmwood Timber

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With today’s more contemporary styles, adding focal points that are warm and inviting is a great way to feel more organic. Contrasting Colors Define The Space Incorporating an island adds some needed separation to any kitchen and defines the working space from the communal areas.

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Elmwood Timber

AUGUST 31, 2021

CONTRASTING BEAMS. CABINET CONTRAST. This can add some dramatic contrast to a room that features different wood materials. In this kitchen, the dark wood beams create long lines that visually stretch the room, while adding contrast to the color of the cabinetry. CONTRAST WOOD DESIGN. ISLAND COUNTERTOP.

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Elmwood Timber

APRIL 26, 2021

A wall panel made of reclaimed wood becomes a focal point and a conversation piece, rather than just a simple backdrop. It varies tremendously from sapwood to heartwood, with the sapwood containing creamy white and light, grey-brown tones and the heartwood has a deeper, richer brown color. AMERICAN ASH. GRAY BARN WOOD.

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Barber Design

MARCH 20, 2020

The design seems very in keeping with the location – contrasting sharply with the design of the Gucci Osteria in Florence, Italy which offers a modern twist on a classical setting with lime green painted panels and turquoise velvet upholstery.

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