Published
February 24, 2023
Making decisions over interior design in Aberdeen is not the same as making them in any other location. While there may be lots of ideas and trends being promoted on TV, in magazines and online regarding various styles and developments, it is also appropriate to consider what works with the architecture and styles prevalent nearer to home.
In particular, much as Aberdeen is nicknamed for the stone it is largely built from, the fact is that wood plays a big part too. These are two materials found plentifully in the north-east of Scotland and offer a certain contrast with the red and blonde sandstone that dominates the traditional Georgian architecture of Edinburgh and parts of Glasgow.
Whatever the dominant material in the exterior construction of your home, there is no doubt that using plenty of wood will keep your home in line with both a traditional and contemporary emphasis in the north of Scotland.
Indeed, the success of companies like Inverurie-based Kirkwood Timber Frame – which took £12 million of orders in its first year and doubled its staff headcount to meet soaring demand – show how popular timber frame construction has been in recent years.
The process has been helped by the drive for sustainability and net zero, with Kirkwood helping 270 low-energy timber frame homes emerge in Scotland in its first year in business. While making existing homes greener can be a challenge, using sustainable materials in modifications and interior design and furnishings is clearly beneficial to this quest.
Wooden flooring can be a great place to start. Makers like KronoSwiss and Kaindl produce some outstanding flooring, with different patterns, shades and even colours to enjoy. Never imagine that wood is a monotone material!
To that may be added all manner of items: wooden tables, wooden worktops, wooden cupboards, chests of drawers and wardrobes.
Not only will all this be a greener option, but one that fits well with Scotland’s architectural direction of travel.
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