Dining Room Wall Art

Yes, there is such a thing as reclaimed wood wallpaper.  But can it offer the same depth and visual appeal as the real thing?  Instead of messing with adhesive and brushes, one of our customers opted for wood and screws. They came into the warehouse to hand pick the pieces of old barn wood, installed with a creative eye, and ended up with a beautiful wall of art that is sure to be a talking point at many dinner parties.

A Feast to Remember

As we approach Thanksgiving and reflect on our blessings, we are very grateful for all of our customers and friends that have supported Reclaimed Wood Chicago over the past year. It has been an awesome experience to see your talents and creativity breathe new life into old wood.  Thank you! Thank you for sharing your pictures, too! They continue to inspire and amaze us. The photo below is from a customer who used reclaimed flooring and beams to build this dining table and bench, just in time for the holiday. Looks to us like it will be a hit at this year's family gathering. Enjoy!

Reclaimed Wood Dining Table, just in time for the Feast

Repurposing Old Legs

Before giving the entirety of that old dining or coffee table to Goodwill, think again about how it's parts may be repurposed. Those old hand-crafted wooden spindles may be just the accent your reclaimed wood furniture needs to become a masterpiece. The end product here is from a client who mixed antique legs with reclaimed barn wood for a sleek, fresh look with historic character.

Salvaged antique furniture legs mixed with reclaimed barn wood

Gray Reclaimed Wood Basement Wall

Step 1) Rip out that old 1980s wood paneling
Step 2) Replace the entire wall with salvaged wood
Step 3) Enjoy stunning visuals

One of our customers did just that, and invited us in to check out the finished product of his DIY project. We are happy to report that the gray reclaimed barn siding from RWC has safely found a second home, and it looks to be thriving in its new space.

Reclaimed Gray Barn Siding Wall

Post wrapped with old barn siding

Are you staring at the TV or the wall?

Visuals with character

Farmer's Fridge adds character with Reclaimed Wood

Ever seen a vending machine with this much character?  Check out the Farmer's Fridge, now vending fresh salads with the best ingredients at the food court in 201 N. Clark in downtown Chicago.  We are excited that the founder of this healthy option came to Reclaimed Wood Chicago to add to the creative idea of farm to table.

Reclaimed wood vending machine casing

Touch of Reclaimed Wood in a Modern Condo

How to add texture to a modern condo in Chicago's Gold Coast? Try wrapping the support posts with the back of reclaimed barn siding. As you can see in the pictures, the old wood offers an historic touch to the modern lights and darks in the space. 

The backside of reclaimed barn wood

Texture of reclaimed wood added to balance the lights and darks in the room

Adding to the view in the condo

Reclaimed Wood vs Wall Paper

Two customers came in to RWC with a common vision: to use reclaimed wood as an alternative to wall paper on an end wall in their respective homes. The husband of one of these customers would be doing the carpentry and came along to pick out the wood. They found smaller pieces of red, gray, and brown reclaimed siding from 3 different barns, selecting unique pieces that would add character and depth to the room that wall paper couldn't replicate.  While the ladies were a bit hesitant at first because of the random pieces he selected, we think the carpenter put together a masterpiece. He nailed it!

End wall beautifully remastered with Reclaimed Barn Siding

Reclaimed wood from 3 different barns went into creating this unique indoor wall