INSIGHTS FROM THE EXPERTS
Designing with Hardwood
I’m a longtime admirer of the Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary design studio Workstead. Founded in 2009 by Stefanie Brechbuehler and Robert Highsmith, the firm’s projects range from architecture and interiors to lighting and home products—all of them featuring...
FROM THE PROS
Color Trends for 2025
As we approach 2025, paint companies are revealing their standout colors, setting the tone for home design and décor in the coming year. This year’s selections showcase a delightful blend of boldness and subtlety, reflecting both timeless elegance and contemporary...
WHAT’S TRENDING
How to Use Thermally Modified American Hardwood in Your Home
Thermally modified Real American Hardwood® is a durable, sustainable product gaining traction in U.S. home design. Developed in Finland in the 1990s, the process involves heating wood to over 400°F in a low-oxygen chamber, permanently altering its cellular structure...
Six Perfect Pieces: American Hardwood Furniture for Today’s Home
Solid wood has always been the gold standard when it comes to high-quality home furniture. “Whether it’s something major like a dining table and chairs or a smaller item like a nightstand, making it with Real American Hardwood® will ensure that it’s not only strong...
The American Hardwood Information Center
is the authoritative resource for consumers and professionals seeking information about American Hardwoods. With the goal of promoting the use of American Hardwood products ranging from flooring, cabinetry and furniture, to millwork and building materials in both residential and commercial applications, the Center offers advice from industry experts on design trends, care and maintenance, installation, finishing and professional specifying.