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between embracing nature and exuding sophistication. This trend celebrates
imperfections and allows you to bring nature into your home. Defined or rustic
woods are made from materials such as walnut, oak and cherry. For nature
enthusiasts or those seeking the rustic farmhouse style, you can find beautiful
organic finishes in Wellborn's Aspire Full Access Frameless line. The standout
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| ...ng an updated Victorian aesthetic, Barnard's Pacific Palisades Estate
project involved an extensive restoration of original oak woodwork throughout.
Adapted for contemporary living with a bespoke walnut kitchen, handmade ceramic
tiles, and bronze hardware the home's focus is on craftsmanship and tactile
pleasures. Barnard carefully considered the carving details in the custom
bedroom fur... |
| ...Information Center. "But contemporary barn doors offer many
more aesthetic choices than their traditional image suggests. We've noticed a
trend toward the use of solid, fine-milled hardwoods like walnut and cherry for
sliding doors, which not only gives them satisfying heft but is also a great way
to bring the warmth and character of natural wood into an interior."
New York-... |
| ...avorite wood
From modern to traditional, doors are available in many different wood species to meet your personal taste. 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 provi... |
| ...pair softer hues with muted contrasts to create an eye-pleasing backdrop for bold color appliances and vibrant accents and accessories. If you opt for a more traditional finish such as cherry, black, walnut, white or maple, you can still add visual interest to your kitchen design by contrasting the upper and lower cabinetry or creating a standout island in a different tone.
Simply updatin... |
| ...always finding fresh ways to use it in the modern home. What's the appeal? Flexibility and variety, for starters.
"We're constantly delighted to see how traditional woods like oak and walnut are being employed with renewed flair and imagination," says Linda Jovanovich, of the American Hardwood Information Center, www.hardwoodinfo.com. "Subtle tweaks can make something familiar, loo... |
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For centuries, hardwood planks have been the ultimate material for residential floors. Combining exceptional durability with unrivalled good looks, oak, walnut, cherry or other solid-wood floorboards add value and beauty to any home they grace. But these days, handsome timber planking is not only found underfoot, but also on the ceilings and walls of many stylish houses, whether newly... |
| ...phisticated backsplash, unique shelving materials such as galvanized iron or reclaimed wood can transform the kitchen into an industrially-inspired space, while floating shelves in white oak or black walnut provide a more contemporary note.
Technology that simplifies
From appliances to faucets, kitchen tools are becoming increasingly hig... |
| ... and solutions at www.joann.com.
Dotty Crate with Drawer
Some experience necessary
Crafting Time: 3 to 5 hours
Supplies and Tools:
Wood crate with 1 drawer
Soy Stains: Fruitwood, Cherry, Walnut
Rubber gloves
Old washcloth, soft rag
Circle templates
Stylus
Ruler or yardstick
1/2-inch flat paintbrush
1. Using rubber gloves and an old cloth, rub the lightest stain, Fruit... |
| ...nction to a room. Start off by having a clearly defined color palette. One option Valencich suggests is selecting a rich-toned floor to serve as a warm background for furniture. 'I like the Burnished Walnut planks from Quick-Step's Veresque collection to really help ground a room,' says Valencich. 'These floors feature exclusive GenuEdge Technology, which provides a realistic hardwood edge visual.... |
| ...Glidden(r) paint - available on their website.
Top 10 Baby Colors
* Celery Sticks
* Bubblegum Pink
* Iced Purple
* Spring Bluebell
* Early Morning Sun
* Sweet Baby Boy
* Sweet Baby Girl
* Walnut Bark
* Mint Shake
* Rich Navy
Top 10 Growing Up Colors
* True Turquoise
* Blue Marina
* Rich Navy
* Sunbaked Orange
* Spring Green
* Refreshing Mimosa
* Blooming Fuchsia
* Fresh Pi... |
| ...lor palettes for walls, 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 lo... |
| ...loor and Synergy™ Strand Bamboo Solid-Strip Flooring (Chestnut, Wheat, Java and Brindle colors), Signature Naturals (Vertical and Flat Grains, Natural and Caramelized) and Signature Colors (Espresso, Walnut, Cherry and Charcoal) Solid Strip Bamboo Flooring; Studio Bamboo Floating Floor featuring the Välinge-patented, selflocking system; Craftsman II Bamboo Long Plank Flooring; Studio Bamboo Floati... |
| ...r or in square modules, like a parquet design.
“You can customize your HomerWood floor with this elegant design,” said Dawn McElfresh, product manager, HomerWood. It is offered in Hickory, Black Walnut, Cherry, Hard Maple, White Oak and Red Oak.
The new UV-cured Oiled Finish enhances the wood’s inherent beauty and creates a smooth, subtle patina. “Oiled flooring is not a new concept; it... |