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...
Wood Design Trends at KBIS 2025: A Celebration of Biophilic Aesthetics and Luxury Craftsmanship
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2025 highlighted a powerful design shift: the embrace of nature-inspired aesthetics, innovative finishes, and the seamless integration of bold, contrasting materials. Wood, with its timeless appeal and organic warmth, played...
Wood Design Trends at KBIS 2025: The Art of Tactile Design through a Pastore™ Waterfall Table and Luxury Hardware
If you were looking for design inspiration from new collections of luxury brass hardware displayed as elegant jewelry atop a sculptural custom waterfall design, KBIS 2025 delivered! At the show this year, the collaboration between Keeler Brass Company and Grothouse...
Designing the Perfect Kitchen
Designing a kitchen that is both functional and attractive begins with an intelligent arrangement. Whether you’re constructing a new residence or renovating an existing area, the design you select will significantly influence the ambiance and usability of your...
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...
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...
2025 Kitchen Trends: Elevating Design with Custom Wood Surfaces
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Design Spotlight: Jarrett Design’s Jill Jarrett & Jesse Jarrett applaud wood’s functionality in “Scout’s House”
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Design Spotlight: Kitchen, Bath & Home’s Jesse Johns Transforms a Home Office into Nautical Elegance
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