Wood Design Trends from KBIS 2025: Organic Warmth in Modern and Traditional Design
As design preferences shift toward warmth and organic appeal, wood is making a strong resurgence in luxury interiors. At KBIS 2025, the trend was clear—designers and homeowners alike are embracing softer, richer, and warmer materials to offset the hardness of stone...
Design Spotlight: A Custom Kitchen, Mudroom, and Bar Renovation by Architectural Design + Interiors featuring Warm Mahogany Countertops
At Architectural Design + Interiors (formerly Design Build San Juan), designer Lori Williams is known for crafting spaces that blend elegance with function. In a recent major renovation in a Washington home, Lori and her team transformed a large kitchen, walk-in...
Stained White Oak Countertop for Gold Award-Winning Kitchen
Gold award-winning kitchen in a modern prairie-style home in Grand Rapids, Michigan features a Grothouse Stained White Oak Countertop.
Is 2018 a Good Year for Home Improvements?
According to a survey recently conducted by RICKI – The Kitchen Think Tank, American homeowners are poised to spend on home improvements this year.
Counter Intuitive
Wood is counter intuitive because it contains all of the most desired aspects of surfacing materials including durability, beauty and low maintenance.
Most Popular Feature to Upgrade in a Kitchen Renovation
The Houzz 2018 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study unveiled the most popular feature to upgrade in a kitchen renovation are the countertops
Gray Kitchen Walls Gain Popularity in 2018 Designs
Gray kitchen walls are gaining popularity in 2018 designs, according to the results of Houzz’s 2018 U.S. Kitchen Trends Study.
Most Popular Kitchen Layout 2018
2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study surveyed 1,700 U.S. homeowners and revealed that the most popular kitchen layout is an L-shaped kitchen
Wood Bath Surrounds
Wood is naturally a warm, comfortable material, which is why luxury designers choose custom wood bath surrounds for master bathrooms.
Custom Table by Grothouse for Liebherr Booth at KBIS 2018
A Custom Table crafted by Grothouse was designed by Richard Anuszkiewicz of Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects for the Liebherr Booth at KBIS 2018.
How to Prepare for Valentine’s Day Dinner
Preparing Valentines Day Dinner can be stressful, but with the right food preparation surface and advice your meal can be a success.
