Beyond Species Selection: The Decisions That Shape a Custom Wood Surface
The wood species may be the first decision a designer makes, but it's rarely the last one that matters. When a designer begins planning a custom wood surface, the conversation often starts with species. Wenge, White Oak, Cherry, Sapele, Walnut…they each bring their...
In Stock & In Demand – White Oak, Wenge, and Sapele are Designer Favorites
Organic and earthy aesthetics, personalized style and expression, along with material sophistication – these are three of the top takeaways from the NKBA’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Report. Grothouse wood countertops are aligned to play a leading role in each of these...
Leading Kitchen and Bath Brands Turn to Grothouse’s Wood Surfacing at KBIS 2026
Germansville, PA - January 2026 - Grothouse, the leading manufacturer of luxury wood surfacing, will collaborate with BlueStar, Monogram, RA Design, and Architectural Grille to craft three separate booth exhibitions at the 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show 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 Anvil™ 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...
The Evolution of Craft: How Grothouse Blends Tradition with Modern Technology
Every surface at Grothouse tells a story of dedication and purpose. Beginning with skilled hands and refined through precision, each piece becomes a lasting testament to artistry and quality. In the world of luxury home design, this balance is everything. Our process...
A Thanksgiving Table, Crafted in Wood
Thanksgiving has a quiet way of slowing the world down. The light shifts, the air sharpens, and suddenly the house feels warmer, softer, and ready for ritual. It’s a season built on gratitude and the grounding details that make a home feel like a place where people...
