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This page lists all our Journal articles in one place, so the guide in our latest Instagram post is always one tap away. The first card is the article coming next on Instagram; the list below holds every published guide.

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Sawn timber boards stacked under cover at the Kitaru yard
Fri 13 November 2026 · 5 min

Wood Ceilings and Wall Panelling in Bali: Natural Timber Interior Ideas

Wood ceilings and wall panelling can bring warmth and texture to an interior. They can soften a large room, add rhythm to a corridor or create a feature behind a bed, reception desk or living area. In Bali, timber can work with contemporary interiors, tropical architecture and traditional Indonesian design references.

Sawn timber boards stacked under cover at the Kitaru yard
Fri 13 November 2026 · 5 min

Custom Timber Features in Bali: Pergolas, Screens, Railings and Built-In Furniture

Timber can do much more than form a floor or a wall. It can frame an outdoor dining area, filter sunlight, define a terrace, create privacy or become part of built-in furniture.

New decking boards laid over an old, weathered timber deck
Fri 13 November 2026 · 9 min

Living with Exterior Timber in Bali: What Should Owners Expect?

Exterior timber can bring warmth and character to a Bali project. Learn how exposure, weathering, maintenance and installation affect what owners should expect.

Old timber houses with weathered plank walls, a typical source of reclaimed hardwood
Fri 13 November 2026 · 8 min

Reclaimed Kapur and Meranti in Bali: Timber for Doors, Frames and Joinery

Reclaimed Kapur and Meranti can be considered for doors, frames and interior joinery. The right choice depends on the actual stock, usable dimensions and requirements of the design.

Rough-sawn bangkirai beams stacked at a timber yard, one carrying a handwritten species label
Thu 12 November 2026 · 6 min

Bangkirai or Ulin for a Pool Deck in Bali: How to Compare the Options

A pool deck has to work as part of an outdoor living space. It frames the pool, connects the house to the garden and receives regular exposure to sun, rain and splashing water. The timber choice matters, but it is only one part of a successful deck.

Bundles of sirap shingle planks strapped and stacked at the yard
Thu 12 November 2026 · 5 min

Ulin Sirap Roofing in Bali: Sizes, Shapes and What to Know Before Ordering

Sirap gives a roof a distinctive natural appearance. The small overlapping timber pieces create texture and a visual rhythm that can suit pavilions, villas and architectural projects looking for a warm, traditional material.

Sawn timber boards stacked under cover at the Kitaru yard
Thu 12 November 2026 · 5 min

Reclaimed Teak Tables in Bali: Let the Timber Guide the Design

A reclaimed teak table can become the centre of a room. It may bring a strong grain pattern, natural colour variation and visible marks from the timber's previous life. Unlike a product made from perfectly uniform boards, each piece of reclaimed timber has its own character.

Deck screws, brackets and structural fixings laid out on a weathered timber board
Thu 12 November 2026 · 5 min

Coastal Decking in Bali: Why Timber, Fixings and Structure Must Work Together

A timber deck near the coast has to deal with a demanding environment. Sea air, humidity, rain and regular wetting can affect both the wood and the metal components used to hold the structure together. The visible boards may attract most of the attention, but the fixings and supporting structure are just as important.

Weathered Ulin decking at Tampaksiring House in Bali, boards laid with even spacing and left unfinished to age
Thu 12 November 2026 · 5 min

Ulin for Decking and Heavy-Use Areas in Bali: What to Consider

Ulin is a distinctive hardwood associated with demanding applications in tropical construction. Its density, weight and natural character make it an option that may be considered for decking, walkways and other areas that receive regular use.

Rough-sawn timber under cover, some pieces showing surface checking from drying
Thu 12 November 2026 · 5 min

Reclaimed Timber and Moisture in Bali: What Project Owners Should Understand

Wood is a natural material. It responds to the moisture and conditions around it, and reclaimed timber is no exception. For a project in Bali, it is useful to understand that timber can change as it moves between storage, transport, installation and its final environment.

Sawn timber boards stacked under cover at the Kitaru yard
Wed 11 November 2026 · 6 min

Reclaimed Teak for Facades in Bali: Natural Character and Design Considerations

A timber facade can change the character of a building. It adds warmth, texture and a connection to natural materials, whether the architecture is contemporary, tropical or inspired by traditional Indonesian forms.

Rough-sawn timber stacked in quantity under a covered yard
Mon 9 November 2026 · 6 min

Planning Timber Quantities for a Bali Project: From Drawings to a Reliable Order

A timber order can look straightforward on a drawing and become complicated when the material has to be selected, prepared and delivered. A floor plan may show an area in square metres, while the timber itself is specified by length, section, profile or individual pieces.

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