In my job, I come across the coolest in homewares & interior design on a daily basis. One trend that I just can't seem to get enough of (& hope that it is not only a trend!) is the use of reclaimed woods for things like stools, coffee tables, cabinets & kitchen benchtops.
Not only is reclaimed wood a great eco-friendly option, it gives the space character & creates a warm & cosy environment.
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Whilst reclaimed wood is a popular design feature today, there are also many environmental reasons for choosing to use reclaimed timber in your home. Many varieties of wood which were once abundant & freely available are now in short supply, with some types of wood even extinct. In a world where waning natural resources, over-forestation & environmental concerns blur our everyday lives, reclaimed wood helps to preserve forests by reducing the need for new timber. Processing old wood has less impact on the environment than felling, transporting & processing new timber & the reclaimed wood varieties mean more availability of diminished woods.
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