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Cherry

Like all fruit trees, cherry belongs to the rose family and was used as early as 400 B.C. by the Greeks and Romans for furniture making. Cherry helped define American traditional design because Colonial cabinetmakers recognized its superior woodworking qualities. Today, cherry helps define Shaker, Mission and country styling. The wood from the cherry tree can be described in a single word: beautiful. Its rich red-brown color deepens with age. Small dark gum flecks add to its interest. Distinctive, unique figures and grains are brought out through quarter sawing. It has an exceptionally lustrous appearance that glows. The finish is satiny to the touch. Rich, reddish-brown. Cherry darkens considerably with age and exposure to sunlight. Grain: Straight-grained and satiny. Small gum pockets produce distinctive markings. Light, strong, stiff and rather hard. Cherry's grain is more subdued than some other hardwood species, with very interesting character. Cherry is unsurpassed in its finishing qualities-its uniform texture takes a finish very well.

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Clever Kitchen Upgrades - Fresh colors and textures for a functional kitchen style ...acing 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 feature is heavy...
4 Ways to Bring Classic Character to Your Kitchen ...eate 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 aesthetic.
The beauty of barn doors ... 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-based inter...
Material Matters ...dwood are its strongest appeals. Other variables include the wood type, which further affects the look and strength. Oak is most common, but other traditional selections include options like maple or cherry and specialty woods like teak or bamboo. Plank width influences overall aesthetic, with slimmer boards lending a more modern look. Color is also a consideration, as you'll need to determine whe...
3 ways to personalize your home's curb appeal with an eye-catching front door ...ose your favorite 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...
Uniquely you hues: Decorating with your personality in mind ...room or entryway.Consider adding a farmhouse feel to the space with distressed wood elements to embrace country charm and create a modern rustic look. * For spirited extroverts, plum, cherry and purple hues may adorn your space. The PPG Paints Precious Tones paint color collection provides majestic shades that radiate passion and sophistication, such as Amethyst Haze (PPG13-23) and...
Color Your Kitchen ...themselves, or 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.
5 residential design trends in hardwood ...ontemporary settings. This is particularly true in kitchens, where a favorite configuration features upper cabinetry in a light-color wood such as birch, and lower cabinetry in a dark-color wood like cherry. The result is a space that has strong visual interest, and is light and airy, yet solidly grounded. Gray stains and finishes Gray is a classic ...
Trend alert: Wood planks warm up ceilings and walls ... 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...
Savvy Storage Advice for Renters ... modern design features laminate shelves with a double-hang rod, and storage accessories like fabric bins and hanging organizers. The system is affordable and available in three finishes (white, dark cherry and chocolate), and the adjustable, double-hang rod can be positioned on either side to customize the space. Hidden in plain view Attractive, colorful storage pieces can enhance existing de...
Create Your Own Bathroom Retreat ...rary, it is easy to find beautiful cabinetry for your bathroom. As far as aesthetics, cabinetry sets the mood for the room. Bathrooms can take on a warm environment and showcase a beautifully stained cherry furniture piece with glass doors, or they can give off a clean, cool feel with a white painted vanity. Sometimes a simple change of hardware is all a space needs to give it a fresh look. When e...
Define Your Unique Style ...(Family Features) When thinking about your dream kitchen, what finish style of cabinets come to mind? Is it rich dark stained cherry wood? Maybe a clean, crisp white paint? Do you picture yourself having a rustic kitchen complemented by different techniques? Actually, you don't have to be defined by any specific design style - you have the freedom to come up with your own. However, for some of...
Clever Storage for Kids' Rooms ...ge ideas 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 stai...
The Art of Fine Furniture Design ...ttes 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 looks, we ...
Anderson expands into laminate with enhanced finish - OptiGuard adds strength, realism ...designed with an extremely realistic visual,” Erickson said. “The light directional scraping is soft and subtle in a stylish 5½-inch wide plank with four-sided beveled edges.” Artisan Oak and Artisan Cherry are available in two colors while Artisan Hickory comes in three hues. The Essentials Collection is offered in Oak Essentials, Cherry Essentials and Hickory Essentials all in two color selec...
Armstrong Green: Opportunity for customer service and better sales ...pretations. For example, a 3/8-inch engineered wood floor uses fewer raw materials than a ¾- inch solid, while the latter can be refinished more times, improving longevity. An FSC-certified Brazilian Cherry floor has a higher carbon footprint than a non-certified American oak floor. Which is the most green? The wise course for professionals is to satisfy for themselves a product can be trusted ...
Warm up your kitchen with cozy colors ...en experiences such as cooking, baking and entertaining. Examples include today's popular paprika and cinnamon colors; soothing neutrals such as tarragon and sage; and the deep, rich tones of wine or cherry. These colors, when used in wall coverings, flooring or accessories, can provide a backdrop that sets the tone in your kitchen. Warm wood cabinetry There's nothing like the look of real...
TERAGREN® INTRODUCES NEW PORTFOLIO STRANDBAMBOO FLOATING FLOOR COLLECTION ... 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 Floating Floor...
HomerWood floors offer a blend of the handcrafted and the contemporary in new patterns and finishes ...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 has bee...