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Interior Styling | Tree Stumps

2.25.2013


I'm not sure if it's just me but I've started noticing more and more tree stumps used as furniture in the home and I've really taken a shine to them. Often seen in Scandi-style interiors, I love their natural simplicity and rustic quality. Cracks and imperfections add to their charm, and I like that no two are the same. They are ideal for use as low level tables or stools in living areas, bedrooms, and even bathrooms. Although I'd happily take just one, I can't help but want a group of them like in the image above. Greedy I know, but they look stunning, don't they? You can see more of this beautiful home over here





I found a fantastic DIY Tree Table post on marthastewart.com which gives instructions on how to create a smooth sealed surface by sanding and applying a coat of enamel paint. You could also go a step further and paint the outside of the stump. I love these examples below.



The home below, a recent discovery via French By Design, has some amazing features, one of which is a very cool personalised tree stump. I love how the inside has been painted neon orange, a colour which the owner Amélie has added in eyecatching bursts around the otherwise monochrome interior. Stencilled lettering on the outside of the stump adds further wow. Located in Carpentras, France, you can check out the full house tour here


It's a good idea to add furniture gliders to the bottom of the stumps to protect your floors. Alternatively you could add wheels for easy movement around the home. 


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Do you like any of these tree stumps? I'd love to know what you think. See you back here tomorrow!  

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24 comments:

  1. I have been admiring them for quite awhile now. You certainly have rounded up a lot of wonderful examples to entice me to add one to our home. I just might try my hand at the DIY stump, thanks for the link.

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    1. Thanks Cyndi - good for you - so glad you've been inspired to DIY! x

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  2. I just painted the tops of my tree stumps on Saturday! Great post Michelle, I'm also greedy and keep trying to bribe my father to get me some more. Love the black ones, will keep that in mind for next time. x

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    1. Oh, wow that's so cool - I'm a little envious!! Go Dad! Black is lovely isn't it? x

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  3. Gorgeous Michelle, I love photo number 8 with the wrought iron bed and the black tree stump. The caster wheels are also a fab idea. I hope you enjoyed the wedding over the weekend. xx

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    1. I love that bedroom image as well! The wedding was fabulous thanks Amy x

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  4. It's such a great and inexpensive way to decorate... Love the look especially the grey wood against the white. Gorgeous! M x

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    1. Yes, that's most definitely part of the appeal! Thanks Mel, hope you had a lovely weekend x

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  5. I really enjoy these wood details and lately they have become really present... so here are great pics and great ideas on how to use and make them pop in our everyday life and home! So pretty indeed!

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  6. LOVE! have been thinking about them alot lately...might have to get some one to make some for me..
    love all of the pictures you put up, thanks :)

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  7. Love them too. Will have to check out the Martha Stewart post - I have a very rustic stump in the garage, but it needs a bit of work before I bring it inside. x

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    1. Sounds like a fab idea - I'd love to see the end result! x

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  8. I love the idea !! especially the ones on wheels !!

    http://hidinginheaven.blogspot.fr/2013/02/the-one-with-red-lady-shoes.html

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  9. Michelle-what a fantastic collection of pics-love the black and orange stumps. I so agree-Scandinavian styling with a bit of wood is just what's required to warm it up a bit-LOVE it! :-) x

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  10. I like idea of using stumps as a side-table and adding castors to them is a really good idea!

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    1. Thanks Anu. I'd love to have some as side tables as well - so handy!

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  11. I've always secretly wished I lived near a forest so I could have access to tree limbs and stumps. I love how that one stump is panted bright orange in the crack. It's so unexpected and looks awesome!

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    1. Thanks Sarah, I wish I had easier access to tree stumps as well! x

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  12. The picture is really awesome; it gives the feeling like sitting in a green park. I really love that natural look.

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    1. They certainly bring a piece of nature indoors, don't they? Thanks so much for stopping by x

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