When we posted a Tour on designer Garrison Hullinger’s Northwest shore house, people were intrigued with all the salvaged wood wall he constructed in his family room. It was a carry-over look from the master bedroom, where Hullinger had left a 100-year-old tongue-and-groove plank wall vulnerable. He wanted to bring that design element to another part of the house.
While browsing Flickr for pictures of wood walls, Hullinger came across a photo of a stacked wood wall out of a pub in Manhattan. By using building materials he found out of his property and several other building websites, he uttered the idea in this slat wall, adding a standout attribute to his interior.
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This stacked wood element covers a small corner wall from the living area. Although the wood was salvaged, most of the pieces were about the exact same colour. Hullinger needed more variety, therefore he stained many pieces before putting them onto the wall.
Here’s a snapshot of the work in advance. Hullinger’s snowball began by cutting the wood down to 1′ x 2″ or 1′ x 1″ pieces. Beginning at the bottom of the wall, then he drove the nail in at an angle to attach every piece of wood.
Hullinger and his carpenter began with a random however scattered pattern. “We wanted to make it so it would draw your attention,” he says,”but it wouldn’t be too busy of a wall when you look at it.”
Additional wall service was added to the wall because the new salvaged cladding was so hefty. 2′ x 4′ obstructing was added under the sheetrock substrate to stop the wood from damaging the wall structure.
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The final result is a unique and eco-friendly accent wall which adds beautiful texture to the space.
Reality check: In case you’re interested in doing so in your own home, Hullinger says it’s certainly possible — with time.
“If a homeowner has a table saw, a nail gun, a great source of wood, and a great deal of patience, so it can be accomplished,” he says.
“It’s like putting a puzzle together. Some people like a challenge, and others do not even entertain the idea.”
What about you?
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