Once a familiar favorite in mid-century rooms, blonde wood is back—and prettier than ever. An umbrella term for light-toned varieties (such as birch, maple, pine, poplar or ash), blonde wood has got a sophisticated update for the 21st century. These woods add a warm, modern edge to a room, even in a single dose. And like white walls, blonde woods play well with almost anything set against them—whether it’s dark blue upholstery on a lounge chair or rattan on a bar cart.
This lighter shade of wood is so versatile, fitting a wide range of design styles. Think modern Scandinavian, eclectic, mid-century, or a fresh coastal cottage. Blonde wood can be used anywhere: on the floors, walls, ceilings, you can get such furniture and cabinets for your kitchen and it will be great!
A beautiful blonde wood kitchen with open shelves, a white stone countertop and blackened metal handles for a natural and modern feel.
A beautiful chalet space fully clad with blonde wood including blonde wood furniture and a concrete clad fireplace.
A beautiful dining space with blonde wood furniture and a wooden beam, black chairs and a black chandelier plus a striped rug.
A beautiful kitchen with black cabinets, a white stone backsplash, a live edge blonde wood countertop and matching stools plus gold lamps.
A black space with a blonde wood floor, doors and a desk looks more lightweight and more contrasting at the same time.
A blonde wood kitchen with sleek cabinets and long open shelves over them, white stone countertops and potted greenery and blooms.
A chic mid-century modern space with a blonde wood credenza, chairs, shelves and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A compact blonde wood kitchen with white stone countertops and black handles plus a contrasting black kitchen island and elegant sconces.
A contemporary blonde wood kitchen with skinny marble tiles on the backsplash and white countertops, open shelves and rough wooden beams.
A contemporary dining room clad with blonde wood, a tile floor, a dining table with a blonde wood tabletop and blonde wood chairs.
Blonde wood is all about natural beauty: such a floor and a ceiling will give your room and light and airy feeling. Adding blonde wood to your ceiling will help to break up all the white and add some interest still being pretty neutral to match all your decor.
A contemporary living room with a gorgeous storage unit in white, black and blonde wood, with blonde wood furniture and a ceiling.
A contrasting dining room with blonde wood beams, a blonde wood table and black chairs plus a gorgeous vintage-inspired black lamp.
A cozy cabin bedroom with blonde wood on the walls, ceiling and floor, with vintage cottage furniture, blooms in a basket and a lace curtain.
A dining zone with a blonde wood floor, table and chairs plus a kitchen island clad with the same wood.
A gorgeous blonde wood kitchen with sleek cabinets, a grey skinny tile backsplash, a large window, wooden beams on the ceiling and a wooden kitchen island.
A large and cozy blonde wood kitchen with sleek cabinets, a herringbone floor, leather woven chairs and greenery.
A large kitchen with blonde wood cabinetry, white marble countertops, windows instead of a backsplash and stainless steel appliances.
A light blue kitchen with sleek cabinetry, a white marble backsplash, open blonde wood shelves and a hood clad with matching wooden slabs.
Blonde furniture is another way to bring blonde wood into your home. If your home is naturally very light with white walls, you need something to ground all of the lightness. By adding blonde furniture into your home, the wood tones will break up all the white by creating some contrast and still keeping the light and airy feel in your space. If you are looking to keep a light palette but want to bring in some wood tones, using blonde wood on your kitchen island or bathroom vanity are great ways to add warmth and texture while still keeping a timeless feel. Take a look at more ideas below and get inspired!
A minimalist bedroom clad with blonde wood, with a lovely view, contemporary furniture and a windowsill seat.
A modern dining room clad with blonde wood all over, with black furniture and lamps and a gorgeous natural view.
A modern dining space with a blonde wood dining set, a rich stained floor and a retro pendant lamp is beautiful and cool.
A neutral and beautiful bedroom with a panoramic window, a blonde wood ceiling with beams, a fireplace, white chairs and an ottoman, a bed and leather stools.
A neutral bedroom with a blonde wood bed, white nightstands, printed textiles and lovely artworks is pure chic.
A neutral contemporary living room with blonde wood furniture, grey seating furniture and white and black lamps.
A neutral kitchen with a large blonde wood kitchen island, a brass pendant lamp on chain, a potted tree in a basket and a printed rug.
A small contemporary cabin bedroom with a blonde wooden ceiling and beams, simple mid-century modern furniture and an access to the garden.
A stylish navy farmhouse kitchen with blonde wood beams and shelves, white countertops and white skinny tiles.
A stylish Scandinavian dining room with a blonde wood dining set, a tiled floor, pendant lamps and a black artwork.
A vivacious dining room with blonde wood furniture, a beautiful artwork on the wall, blooms and greenery.
A welcoming contemporary living room with a blonde wood ceiling and a barn door, neutral seating furniture, a woven rug and a low coffee table.
A white famrhouse kitchen with chic cabinets, a blonde wood ceiling with beams, woven stools, elegant brass pendant lamps.
An airy living room with blonde wood beams, neutral furniture and built-in shelves, printed textiles and a niche with a basket.
An amazing modern farmhouse kitchen with blonde wood cabinets a white kitchen island pendant lamps and blonde wood stools.