Hunting cabin decor.

Hunting cabins are the perfect place to rest, relax and enjoy time with loved ones in between bonfires, fishing and hunting. It’s more than just moving outdoor decor style indoors. When decorating a rustic cabin, there are many ways to style the interior, whether you like simple and minimal, traditional rustic or a modern farmhouse vibe.

Here are seven simple rustic hunting cabin decor ideas that are guaranteed to transform any hunting cabin, lodge or lake house into a cozy space year-round.

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Kitchen with custom baseboard, wainscot and mouldings on the ceiling application.

Sometimes the best transformations come from the smallest details. That’s where custom moulding profiles come into play. Decorative wood mouldings—particularly custom crown moulding, baseboard and casing—can elevate any space, whether you’re building from the ground up, wanting something special for your renovation or are looking to match existing styles in your century home. Read more

Woodworker explaining how to install a DIY shiplap wall.

You don’t need to be a contractor with decades of experience to install a DIY shiplap wall… you just need to know how to do it the right way!

Achieving this rustic look, popularized by Chip and Joanna Gaines on the home improvement TV show Fixer Upper (and often highlighted in This Old House’s Idea House projects) does, however, take a little planning. So, in this easy 10-step shiplap tutorial, we break down the process, from start to finish. 

Want to watch the process? Check out our video, “How to Install Shiplap – The Only Tutorial You Need,” where we partner with Christy at Oak Hill Millworks for a quick facelift to the accent wall in her own home!

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A custom interior door surrounded by custom casing and crown moulding.

Lets face it, those generic stock options from big box stores just don’t cut it – especially when you want your home to reflect your unique style.  

Custom wood doors, by comparison, deliver that extra wow factor each and every time. But not all doors are built the same, and in order to truly get what you’re looking for, you need to partner with an experienced company staffed with expert craftsmen. That’s where Baird Brothers comes in!

(Sidenote: If you’re on a tighter budget or timeline, we also have some stunning designs already available – the only customization needed is to pick your favorite wood species!)

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Living room decorated with one of today’s most popular architectural design styles.

Whether you’re doing a complete overhaul on your home or searching for some quick makeover design ideas, we have the latest (and greatest) suggestions to get you started.

Fresh out of the industry’s leading trade event – the International Builders Show – here are top 7 interior design trends to look for.

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A living room with dentil crown moulding.

Are you looking for an easy way to freshen up your interior design? Adding crown moulding profiles to your favorite spaces might be just what you’re looking for.

With a little bit of know-how, installing an architectural design element like crown moulding can prove to be a nice DIY project; but if your walls are out of square (or if you’re new to the DIY world), it might be best to bring in a pro.

Of course, you can always opt for a variety of updates that include different millwork and moulding options, but crown moulding is at the top of the list when it comes to taking the look of your home to the next level.

For anyone who is not familiar, crown moulding is the horizontal trim that typically covers the point where the ceiling and wall meet. That said, it can also be used as part of other interior design elements: as part of a door header or cornice, at the top of a pilaster and even as a component for custom mantels or shelves.

But, for our purposes, we’re going to go in-depth on using it as the finishing touch in your favorite room(s). Let’s get to it!

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A split image of beadboard, raised-panel and shiplap wainscoting styles.

When you’re renovating your home, the smallest details often make the biggest difference, and wood wainscoting is a perfect example. Whether you prefer traditional charm or a more modern edge, wainscoting adds warmth, structure, and a timeless finish that never goes out of style. Read more

A pro-woodworker giving wainscot installation tips to a new DIY builder.

Step-by-step guides always give a major boost to home improvement projects, especially if you’re looking to make it an easy DIY project. Unfortunately, sometimes that in-depth know-how is hard to find. But, NOT HERE!

Let’s talk tips and tricks for wainscot. If you’re hoping to makeover your dining room, living room or entryway with some classic wood paneling, these wainscot installation tips will help you get the job done right.

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Baseboard moulding covering the gap between the flooring and the wall.

The look of your home is important – after all, you spend a lot of time there!

So, it stands to reason that you should love every bit of it – from the interior doors to the wood trim profiles. While it may seem like splitting hairs, your crown moulding, baseboard and casing deserve the same kind of attention and love as any other part of your home. And, we promise that updating (or upgrading) your millwork accents will make more of an impact than you ever thought possible.

While settling for any old molding profile may be the norm, your home is your home and it doesn’t have to be cookie-cutter. Why not customize it the way you want? After all, if the wood species of your floors clashes with your existing wood mouldings, it can end up driving you crazy.

To make your home reflect your style from top to bottom, custom millwork and unique moulding profiles are key.

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Up close look at a woodworking finger joint.

Finger-jointed mouldings are a unique product that you’ve probably seen at your local home improvement store, but you’ve likely never given them a second thought. Well, we’re here to tell you that you should! While we pride ourselves on the quality when it comes to all of our hardwood products, finger joint mouldings and S4S lumber are quickly becoming best-sellers (and for good reason). Whether you use them to update your trim boards or as another DIY carpentry project like shelves or benches, finger joint products are great options for almost all painted applications.

But, at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, our finger-jointed hardwoods aren’t what you’ll find in big box stores – they’re better. Why? It’s all about the species of wood used to create them!

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