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Wood Trends for 2024

What's Trending and Why Dovetails Are Coming Back into Favor

The year 2024 brings with it fascinating changes in the world of interior design and architecture. Wood, as one of the oldest and most versatile building materials, is constantly evolving, adapting to contemporary trends. This year, natural finishes, distinct wood textures and the renaissance of traditional carpentry techniques such as dovetail joints stand out. Let's take a closer look at what's trendy right now and why dovetails are becoming so popular again.

Natural Finishes and the Raw Beauty of Wood

In 2024, authenticity reigns supreme. Interior designers are focusing on natural wood finishes that emphasize its raw beauty. Clearly visible grain, slightly rough surface and subtle differences in wood shades are now in fashion. More and more often, intensive varnishing is being abandoned in favor of oiling or waxing, which preserve the natural look and texture of the wood.

The Renaissance of Traditional Carpentry Techniques

In a world where craftsmanship is taking on a new meaning, traditional carpentry techniques such as dovetail joints are gaining popularity. Dovetails are not only a symbol of carpentry mastery, but also a beautiful decorative element. Visible joints that were previously hidden are now exposed as evidence of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Especially in furniture inspired by Scandinavian or Japandi style, where simplicity of form is combined with functionality, dovetails are becoming a key element of design.

Minimalism with a Wooden Accent

Minimalism still dominates interior design, but in 2024 it takes on a warmer, cozier character thanks to wooden accents. Wood appears in the form of subtle details - from small furniture, through shelves, to window frames and doors. This is where the dovetail technique finds its application. These connections not only strengthen the structure, but also add a unique, crafted character to the furniture, which breaks the coldness of minimalist interiors.

Back to Crafts and Arts

The year 2024 is also a return to craftsmanship. More and more people appreciate handmade products that tell the story of their creator. Furniture with visible dovetail joints is becoming not only a functional element of interior design, but also an artistic work. These handmade joints require precision and experience, which makes each piece of furniture unique.

Sustainable Design and Durability

Sustainability remains a key trend in interior design. Wood from certified sources, joints that minimize the use of glues and metal connectors - all this fits into the philosophy of ecological design. Dovetail joints, known for their strength, allow you to create durable furniture that will last for generations. It is not only an aesthetic choice, but also a conscious action for the environment.

Summary

The year 2024 brings a return to the roots – the natural beauty of wood, traditional carpentry techniques and sustainable design are becoming the foundation of modern interiors. Dovetails, a symbol of craftsmanship, are back in fashion, combining functionality with unique style. If you want your interior to be fashionable and durable at the same time, choose wood and connections that have stood the test of time.

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Does all wood float?

Most species of wood float on water, but there are some that sink due to their high density, including the native species of Boxwood.

Glue recipe not modern...

Before the era of synthetic glues, wood was mainly joined with natural binders obtained from animal waste – skin, tendons and bones (collagen). Such glue in the form of granules or sheets was dissolved in water and then heated in a so-called glue pot. It was kept at a constant, fairly low temperature (usually 60–70°C) to maintain the right consistency.

Wooden car parts?

In the first cars (e.g. Ford Model T) the body and structure elements were largely made of wood, which was later covered with sheet metal.

Why wasn't black oak freely available in the past?

In the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (including the First Polish Republic), the black oak was treated as a good of exceptional value – like some fossil deposits, it belonged to the so-called regalia, or exclusive royal or state rights. This meant that a found black oak was formally subject to the authority of the ruler (later the state) and could not be freely acquired or possessed without special permission. In practice, landowners sometimes reported such finds to avoid accusations of misappropriation of royal (or state) property.