Meet Original Oil™: The Food-Safe Oil Finish for Butcher Block Countertops
Grothouse’s Original Oil™ is a proprietary, food-safe mineral oil wood finish designed for butcher block countertops and wood surfaces meant to be used. Original Oil™ penetrates deep into the wood fibers, allowing the material to remain fully renewable over time.At a...
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...
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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Design Spotlight: Jennifer Gilmer, CKD Founder of Kitchen & Bath Adds Timeless Elegance with Wood
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