Exposed this & exposed that

A standout & highly sort after feature of mine is exposed wooden beams. They express the definition of functional necessity in the most expressive form. How does something so crucial to a build, so heavy and obtrusive still manage to present true elegance in a space?

Architecture in today's world is appreciated more than ever, exposed aggregate, off-form concrete, exposed internal brick walls and of course, exposed structural beams. I find it refreshing and exciting to be able to not only understand the building and construction process, but to be able to see it, both in the progressive stage and the end stage. Adding beauty and architectural interest to any space, try not to shy away from the foundations or support that assists in establishing the place you call home.

Here are 3 great examples of the beauty of the exposed wooden beam;

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Old French Barn Converted into Family Home

As soon as I see the words "Barn" and "converted" in the same sentence, I get excited, and this one is particularly spectacular! 

This is the work of French Interior Designer Josephine Gintzburger. Gintzburger took an old barn of 4,300Sqm in Bourgogne, France and converted it into this beautiful and cozy family home. The mix of texture such as concrete and wood, vintage antique with contemporary, the thick wooden beams and the mix of old and new brings a special character to the place that makes feels like home!

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Loving the long concrete kitchen counter.

See more of Josephine work at www.josephineinteriordesign.com

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WHITE WASHED hardwood floors

Here is a little bit of information I have wanted to explore for a while now, feel free to email through any questions or write them on the Facebook page too, (which you can find by click here).

Friends has recently started renovating their home. They had beautiful wooden floors, rich in colour but have now opted for something a little more modern. After looking through interior design websites, design and DIY blogs, I came across some information for them on the process. One lucky find was the website of a young European man who is attempting to whitewash wooden flooring which he discovered when he pulled up old carpet throughout his new home.

Here is a closeup of what a whitewashed hardwood floor would look like.

Here are a few instructions on creating the white-washed appearance;

The process for white washing is a simple one but time consuming. It can also be called Pickling wood. Instead of buying a premixed pickling, you can make your own by simply taking a latex paint of colour you like and mixing it 50/50 with water.

To apply, you want to apply areas the whole length or width of the flooring depending on which way the flooring runs. It can be applied using a paint roller and letting it set for about 2 minutes. Then you take a clean ran and wipe over the surface with the grain. Remove as much of the paint as you want. Some like to leave a white film over the wood, while others like wiping it down so the paint is only in the grain.

After you are done, let it dry over night and then apply a coat of polyurethane. You let that dry and then sand it with a 220 grit sand paper (you can find this at any Bunnings store in Australia), just buffing lighting to remove any raised grain. 

Vacuume and apply another coat of polyurethane.

You can also apply the white wash a bit thicker, which will of course give you a brighter and whiter look.

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