{"id":1621,"date":"2019-07-10T15:28:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T20:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.bairdbrothers.com\/?p=1621"},"modified":"2023-03-10T14:12:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T19:12:54","slug":"hardwood-has-a-starring-role-in-todays-kitchens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.bairdbrothers.com\/hardwood-has-a-starring-role-in-todays-kitchens\/","title":{"rendered":"Hardwood has a starring role in today\u2019s kitchens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to the recently released 2016 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey, among the 72 percent of homeowners who are updating flooring during their kitchen renovation, hardwood flooring is most popular in nearly all regions. Baird Brothers expert Steve Stack is not surprised. \u201cPeople are incorporating hardwood into their kitchen designs because it adds warmth and beauty, yet it\u2019s practical and functional.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Steve notes gorgeous handcrafted hardwood adds value to kitchens. Kitchen hardwood ideas were hot topics at the Baird Brothers\u2019 booth at home and garden shows this spring.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hardwood flooring in the kitchen<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High-traffic alert. Grand Central Station has nothing on busy kitchens. In this heavy-use areas, make sure to consult the <a title=\"Janka Hardness Table\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/jankahardnessscale.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Janka Hardness Table<\/a> for hardwoods such as oak, hickory and maple that can stand up to generations of wear.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing a color. \u201cDarker woods are trending,\u201d Steve said. \u201cBut lighter or natural-colored hardwood is a good choice for kitchens \u2014 dust and food crumbs aren\u2019t as visible.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and warm underfoot. Unlike hard, cold tile, premium hardwood flooring has a more natural, warm feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hardwood work surfaces<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium work area. <a title=\"Butcher Block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/Butcher-Blocks-C981.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Butcher block<\/a> won\u2019t dull knives; to repair damage over time, light sanding and oil will restore it.<\/li>\n<li>Safe and easy to maintain. Hardwood work surfaces don\u2019t have a protective coating, instead, treat with a food\/user-friendly <a title=\"Butcher Block Conditioner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/Howard-Butcher-Block-Conditioner-P4082.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">butcher-block conditioner<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cabinet fronts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Value for less.\u201cReplacing cabinet fronts is a stylish way to freshen up your kitchen without investing in new cabinets,\u201d Steve said.\n<ul>\n<li>Custom made. Baird Brothers offers cabinet doors and drawer fronts custom made to size in the full gamut of species, in a variety of designs, including craftsman, shaker and raised panel. Call 800.732.1697 to speak with an expert about replacing yours today.<\/li>\n<li>Add pizzazz. Give cabinets class by topping them with <a title=\"Moulding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/Mouldings-C1.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moulding<\/a> or installing moulding underneath to conceal under-cabinet lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Baird Brothers\u2019 new products stole the show!<\/strong><br \/>\nSpring was a whirlwind of activity for Steve Stack and his team, as they manned the Baird Brothers\u2019 booth at several home and garden shows in Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pa. \u201cWe generated a lot of interest with our premium, American-made hardwood because homeowners are gravitating toward designs that are made to be used, not just looked at,\u201d Steve reported. Two new products, <a title=\"Ship Lap Interior Siding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/34-x-6-34-FJ-Primed-Poplar-Ship-Lap-Interior-Siding-B612-P56664.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ship Lap Interior Siding<\/a> and <a title=\"Antique Oak Flooring\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/Antique-Oak-C9419.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antique Oak Flooring<\/a> created quite a buzz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ship Lap a.k.a \u201cJoanna\u2019s siding&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nFans of HGTV\u2019s \u201cFixer Upper,\u201d starring Waco, Texas, husband and wife duo, Chip and Joanna Gaines, were swooning over Baird Brothers ship lap interior siding. \u201cSome people called it \u201cJoanna\u2019s siding\u201d because she incorporates it into so many of the rooms she designs,\u201d Steve said. \u201cWhat originated as common interior framing out on the prairie, is now being used to add texture, interest and warmth in homes ranging from Craftsman to Modern style.\u201d Whether you use natural wood or want a more clean, painted look, a wood-covered wall makes any room feel warmer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awe-inspiring Antique Oak flooring<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cThis is what I\u2019ve been looking for!\u201d Steve heard it many times from homeowners as they dragged spouses over to Baird Brothers Antique Oak flooring display. \u201cThis is a look that is very popular on Pinterst and Houzz, \u201c Steve said. The appeal lies in the natural color variation and the rugged texture. \u201cBecause it\u2019s distressed, wear and tear isn\u2019t going to diminish the natural beauty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need inspiration?<\/strong><br \/>\nInspirations, the 2016 Baird Brothers design guide is a stunning book loaded with ideas. Divided into architectural styles \u2014 Craftsman\/Shaker to Provincial\/Victorian \u2014you can see which hardwood products complement your home\u2019s architectural design and your personal style. Request a copy of Inspirations or the 2016 <a title=\"Baird Brothers Catalog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bairdbrothers.com\/catalogrequest.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baird Brothers catalogue here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the recently released 2016 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Survey, among the 72 percent of homeowners who are updating flooring during their kitchen renovation, hardwood flooring is most popular in nearly all regions. 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