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...
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget to Re-Oil Your Butcher Block Countertops
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, clear out the clutter, and take care of those often-overlooked maintenance tasks—including re-oiling your butcher block countertops and wood cutting boards. Just as you deep-clean your appliances and organize your...
Wood Crush Wednesday | A Glimpse into the Grothouse Shop
Every Wednesday, we give a glimpse into the products and happenings going on in the Grothouse shop, called Wood Crush Wednesday.
Distressed Solid Wood Island Countertops
Distressed solid wood island countertops can be custom crafted to make a statement in any style kitchen.
Vessel Sinks on Wood Bathroom Countertops
Vessel Sinks on Wood Bathroom Countertops can be the most striking feature in a bathroom, adding style and value to any bath space.
Three-ton Solid Wood Bathtub
Is it possible to make a solid wood bathtub out of one three-ton mass of wood, without any glue or epoxy – and can it be done sustainably?
Commercial Wood Bar Top for Lucky Dorr at Wrigley Field
Custom Commercial Wood Bar Top crafted by Grothouse designed by William Huber Cabinet Works for Lucky Dorr bar at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
Wood Shelving for Creative Custom Storage Solutions
Wood shelving is a major design trend seen in spaces of all styles for creative storage solutions out of necessity or decorative desire.
Custom Metal Countertops designed by New Ravenna
Custom Metal Countertops designed by New Ravenna for the introduction of their new mosaic tile collection, Jardins Français designed by Caroline Beaupere.
Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Bar Tops
Reclaimed wood kitchen bar tops retain the salvaged wood’s visible knots, cracks and nicks, creating a truly unique design rich in textural details.
The First Planned Kitchen Purchase: Countertops
According to RICKI – The Kitchen Think Tank, countertops are the first planned kitchen purchase that U.S. homeowners plan to buy in the coming year, and we can see why.













