The Warmth of Wood: Styling Timber Indoors for a Cosy Summer Home
Imagine your home bathed in summer light — inside and out
Imagine this: bright afternoon sun pours through big windows making soft shadows on real wood floors. A warm cedar dining table sits just outside on the deck. Indoor spaces feel like they're part of the garden. That's the magic timber brings. When you use natural wood to soften the line between inside and outside, you don't just decorate — you build a home that breathes, lives, and asks you to take it easy.
At Plankville, we think wood is more than just a building material. It brings warmth, personality, and a sense of togetherness. Our selection of cut wood — ranging from garden beds and furniture to solid timber slabs — allows you to build a home that blends indoor and outdoor spaces.
This guide will show you how to use wood inside and outside your home to create that perfect indoor-outdoor living space. It's ideal for summer but has a timeless appeal you'll enjoy throughout the year.
Key Takeaways
Wood adds warmth, character and smooth transitions between inside and outside areas.
Building with local sustainable wood lets you create a home that looks great and respects the environment.
Genuine wood furniture and finishes from Plankville have a longer lifespan and grow old more than mass-made options.
Connecting indoor and outdoor living areas with timber makes your house seem larger and more in touch with the outdoors.
Plankville provides top-notch wood and craftsmanship for all your needs, from slabs and furniture to flooring, garden beds, and custom projects.
Why wood works well to link indoor and outdoor spaces
Wood has a warmth that walls and tiles can't match. It feels soft under your feet and brings living spaces together . The natural changes in timber's grain and color remind us of the outdoors. When you put wooden furniture or flooring inside near a deck or garden, your eyes move — like the inside and outside are one big space.
At Plankville, we don't use mass-made wood. Instead, we pick local timber that's grown — Macrocarpa, Cedar, Redwood, Cyprus, Elm, Oak and more. We turn these into garden beds, furniture and slabs that work well both inside and outside.
That's true craftsmanship. For you, this translates to strength, personality, and a home that's peaceful, snug, and linked to the outdoors.
How you can use wood to change your home
When you bring wood into your home , you build harmony, comfort and a stronger link with your surroundings. Here's how:
Picture a dining table with a natural edge down the middle of your open‑plan living area. You pick a piece from Plankville's slab collection — each slab one-of-a-kind, each telling the tale of its source tree.
You pair that with cedar or Macrocarpa floorboards that run from inside out to a garden deck. The same wood shades move through the space: from kitchen to deck, from lounge to lawn.
Outside, a basic garden bed or planter box from Plankville frames your garden. It matches the wood inside. Maybe you add a simple bench or table — your garden turns into an outdoor living room great for summer meals quiet reading or relaxed afternoons.
The outcome is a home that feels open, natural and peaceful. Inside looks like outside. Outside feels like part of your home.
Our tough New Zealand-grown timbers ensure your furniture and wooden features stay strong. They stand up to summer sun occasional rain, and daily use — keeping their beauty intact.
Let Plankville bring timber magic into your home
Do you want a home that feels warm, natural and relaxed — one that connects indoors to garden? Now's your chance to make it happen.
Take a look at Plankville's timber range: explore our wood products, timber supplies and custom sheds and furniture. From statement slab tables to floorboards outdoor furniture to garden beds, we have the timber and skill to match your needs.
Bring a touch of nature's warmth to your house this summer. Our team is here to help you pick the right wood and style for your space.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Indoor-outdoor transitional design aims to create a smooth flow between your indoor and outdoor areas. Using wood inside (for floors and furniture) and outside (for decks, planters, and garden pieces) helps blend these spaces together.
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Wood has a natural warmth, feel, and range that man-made materials don't. It fits well with both indoor decor and outdoor plants. Also good wood — from nearby wood sellers — tends to get better with age and lasts longer for use both inside and outside.
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Yes — when it's made from tough, weather-resistant woods like Macrocarpa, Cedar, Redwood or Cypress. If it's finished and taken care of wooden furniture can move between the living room, dining area and backyard deck.
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In many cases, yes. Wood from local sources travels shorter distances, which cuts down on carbon emissions. It also tends to adapt better to the local climate. Here at Plankville, we use timber from New Zealand that comes from sustainable mills. This gives you high-quality wood that has less impact on the environment.
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Begin with something small — maybe a wooden dining table, a bench, or a box for plants. Then think about putting in wood floors or a deck, or a bigger piece like a table with a live edge slab or outdoor furniture. Take a look at Plankville's wood items and timber gallery to get some ideas.
