Hardwood Notes

A solid wood TV console and coffee table in a sunlit room with sheer curtains and a soft cloth
Caring for Solid Wood in Hot, Dry Summers
Protect solid wood furniture through hot, dry summers: humidity, sun and UV, air conditioning, dust, oiling and what normal seasonal movement looks like. Read more...
A bright home office with an L-shaped solid wood desk, a bookshelf, a desk lamp and a window
Setting Up a Home Office with a Solid Wood Desk
Set up a comfortable home office with a solid wood desk: choosing size and shape, L-shaped vs straight desks, storage, lighting, cables and ergonomics. Read more...
A live edge solid wood coffee table on a wool rug in front of a linen sofa in a sunlit living room
Choosing a Live Edge Coffee Table: Size, Shape and Care
How to choose a live edge coffee table: sizing to your sofa, slab shape, base styles, wood character, finishes and simple care for daily use. Read more...
A wine-country dining room with a round solid wood pedestal table, a wine bar shelf and evening light
Wine-Country Dining Room Ideas with Solid Wood
Plan a relaxed wine-country dining room with solid wood: table size and shape, wine storage, a serving console, lighting and easy-care finishes. Read more...