Wood, Light, and the Winter Season

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...

The Art of Making: Celebrating National Manufacturing Month at Grothouse

The Art of Making: Celebrating National Manufacturing Month at Grothouse

Each October, National Manufacturing Month shines a light on the people and processes that shape the products we rely on every day. For Grothouse, it’s a time to reflect on what manufacturing truly means; not as a mechanical process, but as a living craft. For nearly...

Balancing Warmth and Edge: The Power of Wood and Metal in Showrooms

Balancing Warmth and Edge: The Power of Wood and Metal in Showrooms

A showroom is more than a place to see materials, it’s a stage where design stories unfold. Every surface and every finish is an opportunity to spark imagination and inspiration. At Grothouse, we’ve seen how thoughtful displays transform client experiences, moving...

Timeless Giving: Why Our Cutting Boards Are Meant to Be Shared

Timeless Giving: Why Our Cutting Boards Are Meant to Be Shared

When it comes to gift-giving, some items feel special in the moment, but fade with time. Then there are gifts that stay in daily use for years, quietly growing more meaningful with every meal, memory, and shared conversation. That’s what we build at Grothouse: pieces...

The Functional Foundation of Great Kitchens

The Functional Foundation of Great Kitchens

Some things are optional in a kitchen. End grain butcher block isn’t one of them. At Grothouse, we believe there’s a reason end grain wood has never gone out of style. It brings warmth, function, and a grounded presence to spaces that are increasingly sleek,...

Where Craft Meets Performance: The Grothouse End Grain Standard

Where Craft Meets Performance: The Grothouse End Grain Standard

End grain wood surfaces are known for their durability, knife-friendliness, and beauty—but at Grothouse, we don’t just make end grain. We refine it. Elevate it. Craft it into something that stands apart from the rest. We treat each piece not just as a product, but as...

Why End Grain Works Harder (and Smarter) in the Kitchen

Why End Grain Works Harder (and Smarter) in the Kitchen

When it comes to wood countertops and cutting surfaces, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye. End grain construction, often spotted by its eye-catching checkerboard pattern, is more than just a design choice. It's a functional powerhouse,...