It’s not a secret, design styles change. So, how can you be on point with design trends today and still be relevant tomorrow? One tried and true technique is to combine clean lines with timeless materials. While wood is certainly in vogue today, history also informs us that it has and will remain a timeless and classic material, when used appropriately. To accomplish this it is important to go back to the basics of the material itself. Clean Light Woods Brighten The Room Keeping spaces bright and open is a great way to make them livable and inviting. Using lighter colored woods adds warmth an ..read more

Recently, there has been more information about global issues that hit close to home. We’re on a path that’s creating opportunity for everybody to do their part in helping to improve the planet. From how we live day to day to how we build for the future. We can all make a significant impact on the health of our world for generations to come. As we develop new technologies with a variety of building materials available, we are also becoming socially aware and more environmentally aware. One of the many ways we can all contribute is by utilizing recycled materials and reclaimed materials in our ..read more

Wood accent walls can transform a space, adding much needed color and character to a plain living room or office. There is a lot of flexibility when it comes to decor and accent walls, a rustic space and a modern space can both benefit from a beautiful reclaimed wood wall. The wide range of wood plank paneling products available allows for an accent wall to be unique to the vision you have for your interior design. It’s ok to be bold with the accent wall, allow it to be the center of attention in the room and design and coordinate the rest of the room around the accent walls look and feel. The ..read more

There are a variety of details to consider when shopping for new flooring. From choosing a specific type of wood flooring to the finish type, there are so many options to consider to find the best flooring option for your home or business. Something that many homeowners and business owners may not consider is the difference between prefinished hardwood flooring and unfinished hardwood flooring. We’re here help go through the details, pros and cons of the choices and why one may be better than the other for certain projects and high traffic situations. What is Prefinished Flooring? In recent ye ..read more

Hickory has become a popular choice for hardwood flooring. Homeowners, designers and architects have been specifying the use of hickory for a wide variety of reasons. To better understand if hickory floors are the right choice for your project, let’s take a deeper look at the unique properties and benefits of the wood itself. Wood flooring made from hickory is one of the toughest and most durable floors available. While there are lots of wood species that are available and work well as flooring, hickory is by far the hardest and most durable of all domestic woods. The hickory tree is the secon ..read more

There are several ways to achieve a dark wide plank floor, from the wood species to the color of the stains used. Hardwood flooring has been used for centuries in homes and spaces where people congregate, making it a truly timeless material that is not only familiar but durable enough to last for generations. Throughout the life of a wide plank floor the color tone will naturally become darker and more rich through oxidation and use. As this natural process of the wood becoming darker over time is a long process, most people don’t want to wait for decades for those results. Wide plank flooring ..read more

Wood paneling has officially made a comeback! When creating accent walls with durable, high-quality wall coverings, many people choose to use wall paneling in their homes, business or office space. Wall paneling creates elegant, rich warm additions to any space and can be used for a range of design ideas. Whether you choose a wood filled with character or something with a more consistent finish, wood panels can really enhance your interior design. Like many wood materials, wall paneling comes in many styles and with many options. Sustainable wood wall paneling is one option that can offer man ..read more

Wooden wall paneling has become one of the hottest and most popular DIY home design trends to add some interest and dimension to a room. Creating an accent wall or adding some texture or a different color to the wall decor of a room has long been a recommended interior design technique for upping the style in both homes and commercial spaces.  Wood accent walls have helped take this to another level, adding warmth and a rustic look to rooms as well as interest and color. Depending on the type of wood paneling you choose to install, you can elevate the interior of your space by making your ..read more

Homeowners can create a wood paneling makeover in a short amount of time! Whitewashed wood panels create an up-to-date modern look that still has the rustic charm of real wood grain. Clean and bright, whitewashing wood paneling creates the perfect backdrop in a wide variety of spaces. The whitewash look is achieved by using a paintbrush to apply white paint to an inconspicuous area of unfinished wood, allowing the paint to absorb briefly and then wiping away the excess paint. White stains and treatments come in a variety of tones ranging from pure linen white to more subtle off whites, allowin ..read more

Gone are the days when all a restaurant needed to worry about was the quality of their food. Today’s modern restaurants not only need an impeccable menu and great service, but they also need outstanding interiors to create an inviting dining area and environment for guests.  Going out to eat is seen as an indulgence by many, which means that they want to feel that their time out is special from beginning to end. This means patronizing places that will treat all their senses – including the visual – while they eat and drink.  For restaurants, this means making sure that your decor cre ..read more