Celebrate Earth Month with Sustainable Cabinetry

You may already know about Earth Day, but did you know that the entire month of April has been recognized as “Earth Month” since the 1970s? What originally started as a single day in 1969 after a devastating oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara spurred a group of activists to seek out ways to support our planet, is now an internationally celebrated month dedicated to promote activism and awareness on behalf of environmental causes. This year’s theme is “Invest in our planet,” and there are lots of ways to do that, not the least of which is choosing to invest your dollars in sustainably made cabinetry.

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January 31, 2021February 1, 2021

2021 Kitchen Trends

After being cooped up in the same space for a year, chances are you’d like a décor tweak, better lighting, more built-in storage or maybe even a total makeover.

Growing environmental awareness and the changing
demands on our living spaces are having a direct impact
on kitchen design trends for 2021/2022.

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March 19, 2020March 30, 2020

Spring Cleaning Guide

Spring is the perfect time to scrub, sweep and store away your winter woes for another year – or in this case help pass the time while you shelter-in-place to avoid COVID-19.

Cleaning your home from top to bottom may never become effortless, but you can make the project more manageable-and even enjoyable. For most, the joy comes at the end when the cleaning project is completed. Continue reading “Spring Cleaning Guide”

April 8, 2018December 7, 2018

What Is Shou Sugi Ban Treatment?

Shou Sugi Ban is a traditional Japanese method of preserving cedar, where it is burned enough to create a layer of char on the outside.

Taking a flame to wood to create a finished produce may seem counter-intuitive. While generally used on exterior surfaces, charred wood panels are growing in appeal for interior use. Continue reading “What Is Shou Sugi Ban Treatment?”