© Dezeen D&D , New York, Material Space DirectorateFor this special lookbook created by American wood design studio Madera, we've compiled ten projects showcasing the brand's wood products, including flooring, stairs and stylish outdoor spaces.
Timeless, neutral wood surfaces can add warmth to a space without detracting from other materials and can make a room feel lighter and more comfortable.
Dedicated to bringing the natural beauty of the material into client spaces, Madera has specialized in wood flooring, joinery and furniture since its inception in 2012. Its range of products ranges from white oak stairs to eco-friendly exterior cladding and façades, and offers a system called Seamless Wood Design, the aim of which is to make interior wooden elements complement each other.
This includes the placement of stairs, architectural panels, bars, ventilation, interior doors, cabinet fronts and carpentry with each other and with the floor to suit the client.
Here are ten projects in which Madera products showcase the versatile power of wood, adding sophisticated character to a variety of spaces, including a light-filled home, a classic New York apartment, and a plant-filled restaurant.
© Dezeen Peconic House, New York, courtesy of MaposPeconic House, New York, Maps
Designed by New York studio Mapos, this vacation home perches on a hill overlooking Long Island Bay, sits atop a rooftop garden, and is clad in earthy materials that help blend in with its surroundings.
The earthy colors continue inside the home. White oak floors from Northern Madeira match the white walls of each room, creating light and airy spaces.
Outside, Hurricane Gray Ipe finish accentuates the exterior's natural, weathered look.
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© Courtesy of Dezeen. Photo by Paul Warhol.Ledge House, Connecticut by Desai Chia Architecture
New York-based Desai Chia Architecture clad this hillside home in charred cedar, a nod to the rocky wilderness of Connecticut. The house has a wooden terrace and large windows with a beautiful view of the landscape.
Inside, wide-plank European oak hardwood floors give the interior an airy feel that is contrasted by the black finish exterior.
The white walls have been cut in places to create niches so that the same wood paneling from the Stockholm Wood collection blends in with the floor.
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© Dezeen photo by Joe Fletcher20 CA Woods + Dungaran
Los Angeles studio Woods + Dangaran let nature take center stage in this Santa Monica home built around a century-old olive tree.
The three-story white brick house surrounds a central courtyard and offers both indoor and outdoor living space.
A wide European Oak Madera parquet floor from the Stockholm Collection graces the entire interior, creating a warm backdrop of natural light that adds pattern to the neutral surface.
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© Dezeen Moore House, California, courtesy of Woods + DangaranMoore House California Woods + Monument
Originally completed in 1965 by architect Craig Ellwood, this Los Angeles mansion has been painstakingly restored by local studio Woods + Dangaran.
Large glass house with teak hardwood floors and wood paneling.
To match the plank paneling on the walls, Madera created an interesting custom flooring for this project. Together with the teak furniture, the floors add warmth to the interior.
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© Photo by Alan Tansey via DezeenNoMad Loft, New York, by Worrell Young
Embellished with decorative marble and brass, New York-based design studio Worrell Yeung created a way to showcase classic materials in a contemporary setting in this renovated Manhattan apartment.
Based on the building's 1871 history, the studio kept the color palette simple, trying to draw attention to materiality.
European oak wood flooring with gray plaster and curved walls with black and white furniture were used.
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© by Dezeen Photo by Niko ShinkoClinton Residence, New York, Arnold Studios
Brooklyn-based Arnold Studio sought to blend old and new in this two-story apartment attached to a historic brick home.
Inside, he used light oak hardwood floors to brighten the space, and contrasts with the dark wood beams in the ceiling. A white oak staircase using the same Wood product also graces the staircase.
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© Courtesy of Dezeen. Photo by Charlie Schack.The Cedars, New York, Office of Physical Space
White interior and cedar paneling characterize this Long Island home renovated by Michael Jarinsky at Office Tangible Space in Brooklyn.
Inside, European oak hardwood floors have been bleached and paired with white walls to create light and airy spaces.
The black furniture, doors and window frames contrast with the brightness of the rooms, giving the house a modern look.
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© Courtesy of Dezeen. Photo by Charlie Schack.D&D, New York, office supply room
Designed by Tangible Space Bureau and New York-based designer Hai Bu, this interior was designed as a lively public space for Brooklyn restaurant Di An Di.
Along with distressed hardwood floors and dark green walls, American Madeira ash woodwork and furniture were used to embody the brand's simple and timeless interior vision.
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© Dezeen Photo by Brett BeyerDavid Rubenstein Forum, Chicago, Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Named a 2022 Tall Building by the Council on Tall Buildings and the Urban Environment, this building on the Diller Scofidio + Renfro campus consists of six glass-fronted locker rooms.
Wide-plank white oak flooring from Northern Madera draws reflected light from skylights onto its surface and blends with wood paneling on the walls and ceiling to bring warmth to the conference room.
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© Courtesy of DezeenEmployee Equinox, New York, Employee
Industrious's in-house design team wanted to use "honest and timeless" materials for this co-working space at the Equinox Hudson Yards hotel and gym.
In keeping with Equinox's understated yet luxurious aesthetic, Madera Wide Plank European oak flooring was used in 71 private offices and public spaces. For the stairs, Klippa steps from the brand's Stockholm collection and Yarrow steps from the Terra collection were paired with black balustrades to create a more dramatic material palette.
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This is the latest in our series of catalogs featuring images inspired by the Dezeen archive. For more inspiration, check out the previous style books with a bright accent wall, shelving, and stylish and practical sinks.
This lookbook was created by Dezeen for Madera as part of a collaboration. Learn more about Dezeen's partner content here.
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