You may have heard for years now that white oak is what you want, whether it’s for your floors, cabinets or ceiling but do you know why? Let’s explore some of the differences between red oak and white oak and dive in to the information you need so you can make the very best choice for your home and lifestyle.
Read MoreThough we live in a world of natural white oak floors right now, there is something so beautiful about a rich deep brown solid site finished hardwood floor, in the right setting. Each home is different, that’s what makes it yours, and your floor stain should always compliment the design style of your home. We actually thought we were going light on these red oak floors, but after much discussion and inspo sourcing with this homeowner, we knew we wanted to do the complete opposite, dark dark dark.
Read MoreLet’s start with the first question, is it normal for your hardwood floors to gap in the winter? The short answer? Yes. The long answer is that wood has a love/hate relationship with moisture and if you don’t nurture that relationship, your wood could give you the cold shoulder. Just like cararra marble will etch if you squirt a lemon on it, unlaquered brass will patina over time and your four year old can leave you a love note on your Italian leather chair with his fingernail, real wood will dry out and shrink in low humidity.
Read MoreWe love to see a house come together from the ground up but there is just something about taking what is old and making it new again. That first swipe of the sander when the wood is brought back to its original raw condition is so satisfying. The choices are endless with what happens from there. Light, dark, natural, brown, gray, black, water based, European oil? So many choices with solid 3/4” hardwood.
Read MoreI’m not sure I would really call these trends but more... classics that are still oh so good in 2021. First up is a herringbone pattern. I’ve been wanting to do this in our own home for a few houses now and we’re FINALLY planning on doing it in our newest fixer upper that we moved into in November 2020. Our plan is a herringbone pattern in the foyer and dining room and I can’t wait!
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