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Collection by Eujin Rhee

Wood in the House

Known for its strength, durability, and diverse range of grains and colors, wood has been the undefeated provider of shelter and furnishing material for millennia. We take a look at five residences that bring a little bit of nature into their homes.

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Light from windows on all four sides spills over the dining room’s custom-made teak table.
Light from windows on all four sides spills over the dining room’s custom-made teak table.
Container Store: Since the first floor is mostly transparent to the outdoors, built-in storage for hiding detritus is crucial. In Blake’s playroom, just off the entryway, floor-to-ceiling drawers with simple Sugatsune pulls are labeled with every kind of bric-a-brac, from Legos and Playmobil to action figures and stuffed animals.
Container Store: Since the first floor is mostly transparent to the outdoors, built-in storage for hiding detritus is crucial. In Blake’s playroom, just off the entryway, floor-to-ceiling drawers with simple Sugatsune pulls are labeled with every kind of bric-a-brac, from Legos and Playmobil to action figures and stuffed animals.
Built in 18 months on a budget of $105,000, this charming A-frame saves on costs with an interior lined with exposed plywood.
Built in 18 months on a budget of $105,000, this charming A-frame saves on costs with an interior lined with exposed plywood.
Black and blond are a natural match in Bornstein's largely wooden kitchen.
Black and blond are a natural match in Bornstein's largely wooden kitchen.