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Your Guide to Fall

As the leaves begin to change and the air grows crisper, it’s time to usher in the warm and cozy vibes of fall into your home. Fall is a season of rich colors, comforting scents, and a sense of togetherness. Embracing these elements through interior design transforms your living space into a haven of style

Elevate Your Interior Design: Exploring the Latest Trends in Color Schemes

Color is a powerful tool that can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. This year, waves of color trends have emerged, bringing fresh and inspiring palettes that captivate both homeowners and design enthusiasts. From bold and daring combinations to calming and soothing hues, these color schemes offer a plethora of options to suit various

Victorian Homes and Keeping Their History Alive

Victorian interior design emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria—the name a nod to Her Majesty—and greatly influenced design trends across Europe and America. Victorian style is known for its ornateness, orderliness, and eclectic approach by compiling different textures and materials into one gorgeous motif. Due to the Industrial Revolution years earlier, the world saw

Woodgrain: A Vertically Integrated Company

Did you know that Woodgrain is a vertically integrated company? Vertical integration refers to a business strategy where a company owns and manages multiple stages of the production and distribution process within the same industry. In the case of Woodgrain, being a vertically integrated company means that we not only manufacture our products, but also

Pocket Doors: The Hidden Doors

Intro Pocket doors, also called hidden doors, became a staple door in the late 1800s. Pocket doors are often called hidden doors or vanishing doors because they conveniently slide into your walls, essentially giving an illusion that the door has disappeared! These doors became a dominant entryway of libraries, sitting rooms, and dining rooms. Historically,

Sunrooms: The Best Addition to Your Home

Intro A sunroom, suggested by its name, is a room that is all about inviting an abundance of sunshine into your home. Sunrooms are the perfect way to invite the outdoors, inside. Slightly different from a solarium, a sunroom is an additional room separated by a patio or sliding French doors, and the frame is

Woodgrain at the Haven Conference 2023

It’s that time again. Woodgrain attends Haven for the 5th time! The Haven Conference, newly owned by Mollie Surratt, is an annual event that takes place in July that congregates all lovers of DIY, interior design, and home building. Bloggers, influencers, content creators, and more all flocked to Atlanta, Georgia to hear and learn from

Common Building Industry Terms

When it comes to understanding the world of building, there are a multitude of terms and definitions you should be aware of. Understanding these terms will not only make you more knowledgeable in the industry but also help you with future projects. It’s always helpful to get all the right tools together before you begin

How to Emulate the Coastal Grandmother Style

Intro Coastal Grandmother has taken the summer season by storm. This phrase brings memories of slow mornings, walks on the beach, and a good book with afternoon tea. The poster child–or should I say, poster grandmother– of this movement is Diane Keaton in her blockbuster hit: Something’s Gotta Give. Her famous outfits featured white linen,

Huttig-Grip Fasteners: Now A Part of Woodgrain’s Family of Brands

Fasteners for Every Application In May, 2022, Woodgrain expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of Huttig Building Products. With the acquisition, Woodgrain’s specialty products category now includes Huttig-Grip Fasteners, an exciting and significant addition to Woodgrain’s family of brands. Huttig-Grip fasteners was initially a regional brand, stocked in the Pacific Northwest. In late 2016, the Huttig-Grip