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Alder
Alder, a relative of birch, grows from Alaska to Southern California. It ranks third behind oak and pine as the wood most commonly used for ready-to finish furniture. Color: Very consistent in color - pale pinkish-brown to almost white. No distinct grain pattern. Good working properties, moderately lightweight, low shock resistance. Finishes smoothly and takes stain well.
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4 Ways to Bring Classic Character to Your Kitchen...wood to create butcher-block countertops, cabinetry or to design a one-of-a-kind kitchen table. Pine offers the most authentic rustic design, but it can be soft and susceptible to dents. Hickory, alder and cherry can also deliver a cozy, rustic feel. "Live edge" tables and accents, which preserve the natural edge of the wood in the design, are another way to add a rustic but current aest... |
3 ways to personalize your home's curb appeal with an eye-catching front door...ste. If you like the look of high-end furniture, cherry or walnut might be right for you, while exotic woods like sapele mahogany have distinctive patterns for an eye-catching door. Woods like knotty alder create a casual, rustic look, while Douglas fir provides a timeless appeal. “We’ve built doors out of more than 100 different wood species — everything from ash to zebrawood — so... |
The Art of Fine Furniture Design...s, flooring and fabrics can dictate the use of warm tones for wood finishes. Likewise, a room's foundational cool tones are best paired with finishes in similar colors. Mahogany, walnut, cherry, oak, alder and maple wood options provide unique appearances. Our in-house design schematics for traditional interiors include mahogany and walnut finishes. Though, for transitional looks, we suggest mixin... |
Warm up your kitchen with cozy colors... from manufacturers of semi-custom cabinetry. "Today's semi-custom cabinetry gives homeowners access to some of the most desired wood types including cherry, known for its deep reddish tones, and alder, which can lend a rustic or casual feel to a kitchen," says Cathy Hitz, brand manager for Diamond Cabinets. "It's easy to combine these woods with special cabinetry touches, such as turnings and... |
San Francisco Designer Remodels with Hakatai Glass Mosaics... the iridescent Luster series in the same size, and then adjusted the amount of each color until he found the mix and look he wanted. The four colors from Aventurine: Honey, Rosewood, Henna and White Alder, touched off by the iridescent Luster color Snow, created an entirely new and fresh look for this trendy loft remodel. “We found out about Hakatai about six or seven years ago at a trade show... |