At Grothouse, the combination of wood and metal is more than a design choice, it’s a conversation between materials, design, and craft. Achieving a seamless union requires skill, collaboration, and a deep understanding of how each material behaves. It also calls for innovation; something that’s been redefined through the introduction of Anvil™, our exclusive line of metal finishes that bridges the worlds of natural warmth and metal sophistication.
Collaboration at the Core
Bringing wood and metal together starts with our team of skilled artisans, engineers, and designers that work closely to ensure every project reflects a shared vision. It’s not just about joining two materials, it’s about understanding how textures, grains, and finishes interact, and how light plays across a surface.
With Anvil™, collaboration and capabilities take on new depth. Each metal finish, from Axel’s cool, industrial gray to Kratos’s radiant copper warmth, offers its own distinctive character, creating endless opportunities to complement surrounding materials and finishes. Designers can coordinate Anvil™ accents with stainless steel appliances, brass fixtures, or matte black hardware to achieve a truly cohesive, intentional design story.
Precision and Craftsmanship
Wood and metal have contrasting fundamental properties: one exudes warmth and organic depth, while the other offers modern sheen and refined texture. Ensuring they coexist beautifully demands precision at every stage, from milling and cutting to finishing and joining.
Anvil™ metals elevate this craftsmanship further. Applied through a proprietary process, Anvil™ captures the authentic character of real metal while maintaining the flexibility of a hand-applied finish. This allows our artisans to shape and sculpt surfaces in ways traditional sheet metal could never achieve.
Curved waterfall edges, rounded corners, integrated sink reveals, and fluid transitions between materials are all made possible with Anvil™. Such unique design details that are often impossible with solid metal. Because the finish is applied directly to the wood substrate, it remains lightweight yet durable, enabling forms that flow seamlessly across a surface.
Such result is a balance of artistry and innovation; true metal depth and patina with the freedom to explore any contour or configuration. Each Anvil™ surface carries the hand of the craftsman while opening new possibilities for designers to imagine what metal can be.
Balancing Beauty and Function
Harmony is about more than looks, it’s about functionality, durability, and longevity. Whether it’s a kitchen island, a custom tabletop, or a statement feature, every surface is tested in both design and practice.
With Anvil™, Grothouse has expanded the realm of what’s possible. Designers can now create mixed-material surfaces that are lightweight yet strong, luxurious yet practical, and built to endure. Each piece can also be finished with Durata®, our permanent waterproof finish, offering added protection for high-use environments. Anvil™ finishes also provide a seamless match to surrounding metal elements bringing a sense of intentional design to every corner of a space.
Innovation Through Materials
The introduction of Anvil™ opened the door to a new generation of design innovation at Grothouse. No longer limited by the rigidity or weight of solid metal, our team has been able to explore creative applications that were once out of reach. Most notably is the growing trend of custom range hoods.
Designers are increasingly using Anvil™ finishes to create range hoods that serve as sculptural focal points, tying into matching countertops, shelving accents, or trim details for a unified aesthetic. These pieces showcase the full potential of the material: metal that can curve, contour, and integrate seamlessly with wood, all while maintaining the rich depth and luster of real metal.
From subtle metal inlays that highlight a wood grain to bold, full-surface treatments that command attention, every project pushes the boundaries of what wood and metal can achieve together. Each collaboration reveals new possibilities and new ways to expand craftsmanship and innovation.
The Result: Surfaces in Perfect Harmony
The ultimate goal is a surface that feels intentional in every detail. Wood and metal come together in a way that enhances the design, supports function, and reflects the skill of the people behind it. Through Anvil™, Grothouse continues to expand what harmony can look like by allowing designers and craftsmen alike to bring their visions to life without compromise.
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Bringing wood and metal together in perfect harmony requires expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to craft.
Discover more about the Anvil™ Metal collection and the endless possibilities to elevate your next project in the most unexpected way.
Design by KDW Home, Photo by Kip Dawkins
