Your kitchen is one of the most regularly used areas in the home. It’s also one of the areas of the home that homeowners remodel the most frequently and report taking the most satisfaction in after it’s been done. With all the attention homeowners put into their custom kitchen design, it’s no wonder that the materials people choose to use in this space are just as important. Reclaimed wood is one material that’s been getting a lot more use in residential spaces such as custom kitchens. This versatile, eco-friendly, solid wood material has a lot of character and interest that is not present in ..read more

Reclaimed wood is one of the fastest growing trends in interior design. As people look for ways to include more environmentally friendly design materials in their homes and commercial spaces, natural materials like wood that have had a past use become an ideal product. Reclaimed wood is warm, versatile, and full of interest and history. Because it doesn’t rely on new cut trees or timber, it has less of an environmental impact. It’s also not a manufactured product, with all the chemicals and issues that entails. Reclaimed timber does have a rich history and a lot of personality. To go from old ..read more

Hardwoods are one of the most popular flooring options. Wood floors have been around for centuries and are well known for being incredibly long lasting and durable, as well as beautiful.  There are many different types of wood flooring to choose from, and it comes in wide variety of wood species. Each has its own coloration, grain pattern, hardness factor, and character to consider, which may make one a better fit for your home design than another. When you’re looking for a wood floor that’s highly durable and that has a lot of movement, color, and dramatic grain, consider hickory as your ..read more

Natural and inviting, wood tops are a welcome touch to the inhabitants of any space. With today’s more contemporary styles, adding focal points that are warm and inviting is a great way to feel more organic and comfortable. With many great applications from residential homes to commercial spaces, wooden tops are a lasting choice. In the home classic tables, kitchen counter tops and island tops are all popular additions. Commercial uses range from conference tables and desks to bar tops and restaurant tables in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Wood Island Tops are a Popular Choice Woo ..read more

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