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Embracing Timeless Beauty and Quality: The Benefits of Solid Wood Furniture

  In the world of interior design, trends come and go, but the allure of solid wood furniture remains unwavering. Timeless, elegant, and versatile, solid wood furniture holds a special place in our homes for numerous reasons. In this blog, we'll delve into the captivating benefits of choosing solid wood furniture, and why it continues to be a cherished choice for homeowners, decorators, and design enthusiasts alike.   1. Durability and Longevity: One of the most compelling reasons to inves ....

Why Solid Wood is the Solid Choice

  Have you ever found yourself sitting at your friend’s dining table and thinking to yourself, “What on earth is this made out of?” The dining set looks beautiful, no doubt, but once you sit down you find that you’re more uncomfortable than you thought you’d be. The chair doesn’t feel right, the table isn’t as sturdy as you thought, even the physical feel of the tabletop seems off. Well, you’re not alone. But what could possibly be so wrong about this dining set?    The ans ....

Spotlight on Canadel

    For more than thirty years, Canadel has built its reputation on high quality tables, chairs, buffets, kitchen islands, benches, and now even occasional furniture. They are a family-owned company who believe in quality manufacturing and environmentally friendly processes. All the furniture is made in North America using predominantly solid birch.        One of the features we love is that Canadel makes furnishings that are versatile enough to be used and enjoyed in any space. ....

Gat Creek Solid Wood Furniture

  We’ve Never Made The Same Product Twice   Nature is not in the business of consistency. There are no Formica® forests. Every hardwood tree that grows in the Appalachian mountains develops its own graining and tone depending on elevation, severity of the winters, rainfall and competition for sunlight. Once that tree makes it to the lumberyard, it’s up to our buyers to determine if it is Gat Creek-worthy.   “There are specific standards for grading lumber,” said Gat Caperton. � ....

Sustainably Made-To-Order Solid Wood Furniture

  “What I am really proud of is that back when we started in 2006 sustainability was unknown in the furniture industry,” said Gat Caperton who was a founder of SFC and continues to be a board member. “In fact, the industry was turning in the opposite direction with manufacturing going to China where illegal and unsustainable materials and pollution were all happening at an alarming rate. And now sustainability is well known throughout the industry. More and more people strive for it, ....

How to Create an Inviting Dining Room

The dining room is an important place for gatherings with friends and family. While it may not be used for every meal, or even every day, it still deserves attention. Here are 4 tips on creating an inviting atmosphere that will make you and your guests feel warm and comfortable:   Practical and Beautiful Storage   Every dining room needs some sort of closed storage. A buffet is a very practical and versatile option that allows hiding what needs to be kept out of sight, but also to sh ....

The Benefits Of Buying Solid Wood Furniture

American-grown solid wood is sustainable, renewable, and durable, making it the ultimate green product.  Here are our top benefits of choosing solid wood for your home:   Durability, Longevity, & Value   You may think there is a premium to pay for solid wood’s advantages. Interestingly, the wonderful raw material that composes your solid wood furniture is actually less expensive than fabricated veneered panels which require expensive machinery and compounds for their manufacture. For ....

Sustainable Furniture

Sustainable furniture makes a huge impact on our environment. The higher the quality means that customers will keep their furniture for longer periods of time, rather than replacing it after a few years (which is what happens with lower quality products). Choosing to invest in higher quality goods prevents it from being discarded in landfills, leaving a smaller environmental footprint on our earth.  Consider choosing sustainable materials such as solid wood, leather, wool rugs, and soy-based ....

2021 Collector Edition Harvey Ellis Console Desk

Harvey Ellis was a unique talent whose impact on American design is not widely recognized. But in the few months he spent in the Craftsman Workshops at the end of his life, he made his mark on Stickley and the American Arts and Crafts movement. It was signature use of decorative inlay that we associate most with Harvey Ellis today. His inlay patterns—including elongated floral abstracts, sailing ships, and woodland scenes crafted from pewter, copper, and tinted woods—added a beautiful dec ....

How Better Furniture Can Make Work From Home Work For You

If you’re among the millions who are new to working from home, you’re probably dealing with some unfamiliar and, perhaps, frustrating feelings. There’s a reason for that. Our brains have a “work” setting and a “home” setting. At work we are conditioned for structure. We are focused on tasks, alert to coworkers and bosses, roles and responsibilities, proper language and behaviors. Home is, well, not that rigid. Our brains aren’t exactly sure how to process the new workplace. Fo ....