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,...
Summer Countertop Maintenance for High-End Residences: Engineered Elegance for Warm-Weather Durability
In homes where every detail is thoughtfully considered, countertops aren’t just surfaces, they’re investments in form and function. And when summer brings humidity, heat, and more time spent gathering, it’s important that those surfaces can keep up. That’s where...
150th anniversary of Arbor Day
Celebrate Arbor Day and promote environmental awareness by planting trees. Join the movement for a greener, sustainable future.
Anvil Metal Countertops with Unique Details
Anvil finished metal countertops with unique details range from nail heads, rivets, edge profiles, expanded corners, engraving, and more.
2021 Wet Bar Design Trends
The beauty of wet bars is that they can be designed for nearly any part of your home, and we gathered our top 2021 wet bar design trends.
Custom Shelfies
According to dictionary.com, the definition of a #shelfie is a picture of a shelf, especially a bookshelf that shows off someone's books, movies, art, collectibles, special belongings, etc. So, what makes custom shelfies better than a regular shelfie? The art of the...
Sapele Mahogany Kitchen Island Counter designed by Darcy Niland
A Sapele Mahogany Kitchen Island Counter designed by Darcy Niland of Darcy Niland Design was custom crafted for a new traditional kitchen.
All Heartwood Walnut Half Pastore Top designed by Margaret Dean, NKBA
A beautiful kitchen in Rancho Peñasquitos, California features an All Heartwood Walnut Half Pastore Top designed by Margaret Dean, NKBA.
Kitchen Islands for Gathering
Have you ever noticed where family and guests naturally gather in your home? I bet most of us would answer with, "around the kitchen island." Today, kitchen island is the ultimate expression of the kitchen’s move from the back of the house to the center of the home....
Samuel W. Sloane appointed to Strategic Territory Sales Representative for Grothouse Wood Surfaces
Grothouse, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Samuel W. Sloane to Strategic Territory Sales Representative of Texas/Louisiana, Florida, Southern California, Michigan, Illinois and Missouri.
A Coastal Home with Wood and Metal Countertops by Grothouse
Ellen Lopez of El Design Studio collaborated with Grothouse to design a series of wood and metal countertops and accessories for a home.













