Driftwood

I’m sure that many of you beachgoers have had your fair share of unwanted run-ins with driftwood, so you may be surprised to find out that while it’s often considered a nuisance, driftwood has increasingly been gaining in popularity when it comes to home décor.

Being that I am in the midst of decorating my upstate cabin and that I’m going for a rustic look, its been great to see a lot of driftwood in design shops that I like. The cool thing about the wood, and why I think home decorators are increasingly starting to use it, is that each piece of wood is 100% unique with colors and textures that are impossible to replicate.

Something I’ve done and would be an easy project for anyone looking for furniture with an authentic, earthy feel is to simply attach a glass plate to the top of a leveled piece of driftwood. This is an easy way to make a great end table. Actually, you’ll probably find that the hardest part is finding useable wood, especially for those of us who aren’t in close proximity to a beach!

For those of you who would rather buy something ready-made, there are some truly stunning pieces out there. I just found an eye catching mirror made out of old strips of driftwood. It’s a great example of taking something natural and turning it into something polished.  Here are some other great products I’ve found that turn driftwood into refined and elegant home pieces.

I love this slung coffee table because it’s a perfect example of how you can take an organic piece of driftwood and turn it into something simple and fun!

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Great for children or a summer home, this mirror captures the beach vibe people so often associate with driftwood.

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This a great way to incorporate driftwood in your garden, especially if you don’t have a lot of time to spend caring for your plants. This particular example features Tillandsia which grows easily on rocks and trees without soil.

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Modern and sleek this lamp would be great for an end table.

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