If you're going to mix wood, think about warm and cool tones. Laura Olden's 1970s house in California (@savagehouse1970) also leans a little more retro; it's full of redwood that came with the ...

Wood drenching works the same way color drenching or tile drenching does. It's about enveloping a room in a consistent material to add warmth, texture, and a bold statement.

Many designers predicted that color-drenching will dominate in 2025, but I’m also excited about another “drenching” technique that’s ripe for DIY projects: wood-drenching.