Home Decor Obsession: Burlwood
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December 16, 2020
When it comes to decorating, I’ve found that there are certain textures and patterns that really add a lot to a room. Boucle adds comfort, velvet adds a luxe feel, and matte black brings the cool. The same can be said for wood. In addition to the many common tones of wood (maple, oak, etc.), there are also different types that aren’t quite as easily accessible. One of those is burlwood and yall, it. is. gorgeous.
Like many things, I discovered burlwood after moving into my new home and going crazy with decorating. I make a decision to purchase only beautiful pieces I love as opposed to grabbing whatever I found at or . Don’t get me wrong, I still shop at those stores, but I’ve been so much more thoughtful about how I spend my money in my new home than I ever have been. I guess since I finally own, I’m taking it a bit more seriously with a longer-term plan in mind. I also decided that since I can’t travel right now, I would treat myself with decor pieces you’d find in a luxury hotel halfway across the world. Burlwood totally check every item on my list–unfortunately, my poor bank account doesn’t agree.
Burlwood can be very costly, so it took some searching and I finally found a piece (or two) that I felt was worth it and splurged. If you watched my Instagram stories lately then you already know what I got, but I’ll keep it a mystery here until I post the room reveal within the next few weeks. Any guesses on which one of the below pieces I made mine?!
What do you think of burlwood?
Photos by Ryan Carpenter.
Erica Valentin
December 15, 2020 @ 9:05 am
Love this unique texture! Kind of boho but modern!
Megan
December 16, 2020 @ 8:14 am
Right?! I completely agree! It’s so unique and pretty!
Jennifer Prince
December 17, 2020 @ 1:24 pm
I think it’s so beautiful! I’m a big fan of natural surfaces that are unique. Lovely!
Megan
December 18, 2020 @ 11:18 am
Absolutely!! It’s so beautiful and I love how much character the burlwood pieces add to my home.
Kileen
December 17, 2020 @ 2:58 pm
I love Burlwood furniture. I find the texture to be beautiful and I love how unique it is. I would love to have a few of these pieces in my home.
Megan
December 18, 2020 @ 11:18 am
I completely agree! It’s super unique and such an intricate texture.
Neely Moldovan
December 17, 2020 @ 9:01 pm
h I love this! I am such a fan of Burlwood as well. I would love more furniture like this!
Megan
December 18, 2020 @ 11:17 am
Yes, it’s such beautiful wood! I’m definitely going to be on the hunt for more burlwood furniture and decor!
Stephanie
December 18, 2020 @ 11:03 am
I’d never heard of burlwood until this post. What an interesting name. Of course, I’ve seen pieces with this texture, I just didn’t know what it was called. Thanks for the little decor lesson hehe. It’s really lovely – though, I’m not sure it would suit my space. It seems really luxurious!
Megan
December 18, 2020 @ 11:17 am
Same! I had seen it before but never really knew the name. Isn’t it so pretty?! I love how unique and textured it is.
Erin Fairchild
December 29, 2020 @ 8:55 pm
Oh my gosh, how beautiful! What a stunning design trend!
Megan
January 6, 2021 @ 11:22 am
Right?! I completely agree! It’s my new favorite type of wood!