Tag Archive for: hickory

Hottest Hardwood Floor Trends: Species, Styles and Patterns

Two popular hardwood floor trends side-by-side.

Homeowners have a lot of options when it comes to types of flooring, whether it’s carpet, solid hardwood, laminate or even vinyl. Each flooring option has the ability to fit nicely into specific interior design styles, but the natural look of solid wood flooring adds a timeless feel to your home that goes far beyond other options. 

Of course, popular designs and colors change over the years, but that’s one of the greatest aspects of hardwood flooring – it can be refinished and updated based upon the look you’re trying to achieve. So, what are the hottest hardwood floor trends that you can put into your home today? Let’s take a look. Read more

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Buying Guide: Ordering Custom Interior Doors for Your Home

Custom solid wood interior door.

What’s the one item found in every single home and used by every person who steps foot inside? Doors!

Interestingly, many homeowners tend to think that options are limited when it comes to interior doors. But, interior door designs are virtually limitless and can be a great way to reflect your personality and style! Of course you want your doors to provide privacy and security, but they can also be great accent pieces, too.

Whether building a new house or renovating a space, a new interior door can make all the difference. Design a custom door that creates a comfortable, inviting space while being an investment that can last a lifetime!

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How Wood Products Actually Help Ecosystems: A Conversation With Amy Shields and Jessica Hickman Fresch

Amy Shields and Jessica Hickman Fresch talking about wood as a renewable resource.

Note: this is a transcript from our recent AHA interview. If you would like to watch the video, check out our content studio page. This interview is also available as a podcast episode – find it here.

Steve Stack:

Brought to you direct from Studio 3B at Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, American Hardwood Advisor is your source for trends, tips, and insights into how the building industry has evolved. 

Join me, Steve Stack, along with guest builders and industry leaders, as we talk shop and go in-depth on what it takes to be the best of the best. 

Dive into topics like architecture, industry trends, project plans, historical tools, tricks of the trade, and life lessons from more than six decades of experience in the hardwood lumber business.
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The Natural Beauty of Wood Countertops

When Joe and Jessica Ashcroft renovated their downstairs bathroom, they wanted something stunningly modern to serve as the visual centerpiece.

“We were looking for a different material to stand out against the tile and the darker colors we used,” Joe says.

That’s when they came to Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods and found a beautiful hickory countertop material to finish off the space.

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2019 Guide to Hardwood in your Kitchen

2019 Guide to Hardwood in your Kitchen.

Baird Brothers’ Steve Stack discusses ways to incorporate hardwood in your kitchen design, and what to know before you install. “In the kitchen, hardwood is exposed to the worst of the worst — water, heat, spills, sharp tools and heavy foot traffic,” Steve said. “With a little knowledge and TLC, you can keep it looking gorgeous for generations.”

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