Thanks to a case study by our sister organization, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), I was introduced to an intriguing new house in Perth, Australia, that makes superb use of American black walnut for all its millwork—including cabinetry, wall paneling, and...

There are a lot of good reasons to buy American-made hardwood furniture. Our best manufacturers use sustainably grown, fine-quality Real American Hardwood® timber that doesn’t need transoceanic shipping, a decided environmental plus. Also, many of these companies...

American homeowners are rediscovering what their Scandinavian counterparts have known all along: Pale or light-finish Real American Hardwood® floors and millwork can help create clean and airy residential interiors filled with a sense of space and light—the kind of...

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 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...

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...

Young people setting up a first home or apartment are often unable to find furniture that’s attractive and well-made but also affordable. They end up at big-box stores where the products may look cool and be reasonably priced but are made of inferior materials that...

​Founded 50 years ago in New York City, Covenant House is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, food, healthcare, and other services to homeless and runaway youth in more than 30 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Central America. Now, after nine years of...

I've noticed that many trendsetting interior designers, including Kelley Wearstler in L.A., and Glenn Gissler in New York, have used cerusing—a wood finish also known as "liming"—in recent projects. Dating back to the Renaissance, ceruse was a white-lead derivative...

Up until now, Aaron Poritz, a young Brooklyn-based designer, has been best known for his expertly crafted, high-end hardwood furniture, particularly a collection of cabinets featuring superbly detailed tambour doors. Handmade and built-to-order in woods like black...