The article discusses the resurgence of dark woods in home design, emphasizing a shift from the light wood trend of the past decade. Designers like Steven Johanknecht and Karen Spector highlight a desire for warm and comforting interiors and the influence of design trends from public spaces to private homes. The current aesthetic favors rich, deep tones reminiscent of the 1960s and '70s, with an openness to mixing different wood types for a more nuanced look. Notable showcases, like the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, underscore the appreciation for dark wood reverberating in contemporary interiors.
People are looking for warm and comforting interiors these days, and that includes consideration of darker woods and stains, observes designer Steven Johanknecht of AD100 firm Commune Design.
It was associated with coffee shops and became so ubiquitous. Now, light-colored timber's dominance is giving way to deeper, soulful wood surfaces at home for ceilings, floors, and everything in between, says designer Karen Spector.
We are not afraid to mix woods in an interior, says designer Roman Alonso, reflecting a shift in how designers consider wood treatment.
Designer Geoffrey De Sousa's paneled living room is currently making a strong argument for dark woods' return at the 2025 San Francisco Decorator Showcase.
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