Grothouse is known for premium wood countertops, butcher block surfaces, and custom wood features designed to elevate both residential and commercial spaces. With more than sixty wood species and a range of exclusive finishes, each project is built to meet the...
Designer Spotlight: Krista Agapito of S&W Kitchens
In this contemporary kitchen by Grothouse design partner, Krista Agapito of S&W Kitchens, the island isn’t just a feature, it defines how people gather. A five-inch thick edge grain White Oak top, spanning over ten feet, anchors the entire space. Precise in...
Notes from the Field: What Designers Are Asking For Right Now (Interior Design Trends 2026 Q1)
Trend reports usually come from showrooms, forecasts, or studios, but this one comes from conversations. As usual, our outside and inside sales teams have been in regular dialogue with designers and architects across the country, and although these conversations span...
Wood, Warmth, and Character: Dana Bacher Design and Grothouse
At Dana Bacher Design, every project reflects Dana’s eye for detail and her love of natural materials. Based in Beaufort, South Carolina, she often incorporates wood as a key element in creating spaces that feel both inviting and refined. “Almost every design that we...
Designer Spotlight on Karen Kassen and Cindy McCord: Blending Warmth and Refinement with Anvilâ„¢ Metal
Grothouse is proud to partner with Karen Kassen, CMKBD, of Kitchens Unlimited, and Cindy McCord of Cindy McCord Design, two professionals whose collaboration reflects a shared dedication to thoughtful design and craftsmanship. Their work shows how material, texture,...
Incorporating Wood and Bars Into the Home
A wood bar naturally draws people in as its warmth and texture soften the space and make it feel more lived-in. Even alongside modern materials like metal and glass, a wood bar becomes the natural gathering point. It offers comfort, character, and everyday...
Wood, Spaces & Gatherings
People tend to gather at the heart of a home, where it feels warm, lived-in, and welcoming. More often than not, that center is defined by wood. A kitchen island that draws everyone in, a dining table that becomes the evening’s anchor, a cutting board that supports...
Wood, Light, and the Winter Season
Winter has a way of changing the rhythm of a home. The days shorten, the light softens, and the world outside grows quiet beneath layers of frost and early dusk. Inside, people instinctively reach for warmth through color, texture, and the small rituals that mark the...










