Eco-friendly, Health-enhancing Home Design
Today most homeowners want to do right by the environment while also caring for the health and wellness of their own families. But they don’t always know what measures they can take with the design, construction, and furnishing of their houses to achieve eco-friendly,...
Six Sensational Hardwood Bathrooms
Have you considered using solid hardwood cabinetry and millwork in your bathroom, but hesitated given the constant humidity? In fact, as long as the room is properly ventilated and the wood surfaces treated with a moisture-resistant finish—like tung oil,...
Keeping hardwood floors looking beautiful is easier than you think.
Keeping hardwood floors looking beautiful is easier than you think. No matter what the setting, the good looks and durability of hardwood floors can be maintained with minimal effort. It's simply a matter of proper care and maintenance. The American Hardwood...
What is the difference between red oak and white oak?
What is the difference between red oak and white oak? By Gene Wengert Q. What is the difference between red oak and white oak? A. The difference is primarily in appearance. Of the 20 commercial red oak species, many have a slight reddish tinge to the color, while the...
INSIGHT FROM THE EXPERTS
Real American Hardwood, Danish Style
Now 90 years old, Danish architect Hans Bølling is a legend in the world of Scandinavian furniture design, having created countless iconic pieces over his decades-long career. But until last year, he had never tackled the ultimate furniture design challenge: a lounge...
Hardwood Slats in the Home
Hardwood slats are having a moment in American home design. Whether they’re used to clad walls and ceilings, act as screens and space dividers, create striking decorative features, or enliven built-in furniture and cabinetry, simple timber slats offer such noticeable...
Hardwood Gifts for the Holidays
This holiday season, when so much in the world seems unsettled and uncertain, Real American Hardwood™ gifts seem especially appropriate. The natural beauty, durability, timelessness, and familiarity of oak, walnut, maple, and other beloved species may never have been...