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Hickory
A Native American tree, hickories are members of the walnut family. Hickory is the hardest, heaviest and strongest American wood in common use. Westward trekking pioneers allegedly made hickory a prerequisite for their wagon wheels. White to tan to reddish-brown with inconspicuous fine brown lines. Fine grain. Characteristics: Extremely tough and resilient, even texture, quite hard and only moderately heavy. The grain pattern welcomes a full range of medium-to-dark finishes and bleaching treatments.
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4 Ways to Bring Classic Character to Your Kitchen...eclaimed 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 cur... |
The beauty of barn doors...rticularly hung in pairs. I'd choose a clean, sophisticated design in a subtle wood like maple or birch for an urban interior. Poplar planks painted a cheerful color, or characterful woods like hickory and cypress would be better for doors in a country house." Along with their decorative qualities, barn doors often provide a functional alternative to conventional swing doors... |
3 Ways to Throwback Style...lenty of traditional features can truly be an interpretation of elegance in design. Plan for an abundance of luxurious, spa-like elements to achieve this look. Incorporate features such as warm hickory covering every inch of the walls and built-in lighting to set the tone for a relaxing atmosphere. Then incorporate antique-styled mirrors and glass hardware to create contrasts amongst the... |
5 residential design trends in hardwood...st while remaining quiet and unassuming," says Rebecca Ascher, Ascher Davis Architects in New York and Newport, Rhode Island. "For a more assertive affect, I might specify tongue-and-groove walnut or hickory, characterful woods that provide a degree of drama. For that reason, they're best reserved for large, high-ceilinged rooms that are not easily overwhelmed. In smaller, lower spaces, a ceiling ... |
Trend alert: Wood planks warm up ceilings and walls...rge, high-ceiling rooms can accommodate such visually distinctive overhead treatment without being overwhelmed. "This is especially true if you're using strongly characterful hardwoods like walnut or hickory," she says. "In smaller, lower spaces, a plank ceiling with too much personality can feel oppressive. In those situations, I would probably specify something simple like poplar beadboard finis... |
Anderson expands into laminate with enhanced finish - OptiGuard adds strength, realism...ckson 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 selections—and at attractive prices, Erickson said. “P... |
HomerWood floors offer a blend of the handcrafted and the contemporary in new patterns and finishes...aditional manner 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 ... |