In Wadsworth, Illinois, everyone—from neighborhood locals to visitors hailing from as far as Chicago and Milwaukee—gather to eat, drink, and socialize at The Shanty. Along with the building’s 100-year-old history, the restaurant’s patrons love the comfortable, rustic atmosphere and “old American” vibe that makes them feel right at home.
But the Kallianis family who owns the […]
Paneling is a smooth wood product that has beveled edges on all four sides. Tongue and groove is a style of joining two wood panels together. One side of the wood paneling has a projection called a “tongue” and the other side has a open slit called a “groove.”
This system interlocks the panels, so they […]
Staircases are more than just a means of moving from one level to the next. They can also make for an excellent focal point, depending on the staircase design. Different types of staircases provide specific kinds of appeal and take up varying amounts of space.
Need staircase ideas? To see which staircase design is right […]
It’s out with the new and in with the old. Retro clothing is back in style, grainy movies are being revived, and bringing the outside indoors is a major trend in the world of interior design. But we’re not talking about the knotty wood siding in your grandparents’ basement. Interior wood siding is back in […]
Log and timber trusses are an eye-catching design element that can be incorporated into the exterior or interior of a building. A truss can instantly make a room look bigger or add to the curb appeal, so know that whichever truss design you choose will contribute to the overall feel and appearance of your home […]
Over the past few years, we’ve started to see a shift in home design go from conventional to log homes. A survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) even found that the sale of log and timber homes has increased by more than 15 percent over the past eight years.
This growing home buying […]
Reclaimed barn wood offers a weathered look that can instantly give a home a rustic, vintage vibe. However, homeowners and contractors alike run a few risks when purchasing reclaimed barn wood. Understand the risks associated with reclaimed wood and how you can achieve the weathered look of barn wood without the worry.
Reclaimed Barn Wood Risks
Sure, […]
You’ve chosen your wood, now you just need to pick the best wood stain color that will bring out the pine’s natural beauty and protect it.
From wall coverings to trims to doors to stairs to log siding and railings, wood stain is one of the most important aspects to helping an interior wood project flow. […]
