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How to: Reinvented Heritage
As nostalgia runs wild, more and more traditional styles have resurfaced. Reinvented Heritage, also known as Modern Heritage, brings back iconic fabrics and patterns and merges them with classic décor. Think of an old British estate with mahogany floors, detailed moulding, traditional art, and plaid couch cushions. This movement celebrates influential craftsmanship, culture, and affluent
Continue ReadingDream Room Glow-Up Challenge
We hosted our second Dream Room Glow Up, a competition using Woodgrain products to create the room of your dreams! Our last Dream Room Glow Up was won by none other than Lisa Chun! She started with a blank slate in her two-story foyer and used box trim to transform it into her dream space!
Continue ReadingA Blast From The Past: Retro Revival
A Blast From the Past Retro interior design is making a comeback and it’s groovier than ever. It’s a mix of generation’s past with a modern twist. Its distinct style encourages playful colors, chunky shapes, and funky décor. In the 1950s, the first mass-produced paints became available to the public. Everyone wanted vibrant colors to
Continue ReadingHow To: Boho-Chic Design
A Little History Boho-chic is just that, Bohemian style with more glam and elegance. When you hear the name, you immediately think of eccentric artists and hippies with long skirts and flowers in their hair. The style is so loved not only for its astounding fashion but also its interior design style and art. It’s
Continue ReadingDIY Accent Wall: Fluted Casing Wall
Our DIY Accent Wall is a Fluted Casing Wall that uniquely brings texture into a space and elevates the aesthetic of the room. Contrary to popular belief, the style originated in Egypt, not Greece. Found on large columns, the narrow grooves carved into them promoted a play of light on the column and made the
Continue ReadingHappy Women In Construction Week!
The people responsible for planning and building a variety of projects that are essential to our daily lives. Construction and engineering include a wide array of roles from a Construction Manager to an Engineering Analyst. In this industry about 86% are male, leaving 14% of the other portion female. Over the past few years, more
Continue ReadingDistribution Wins President’s Safety Award
Safety First Woodgrain President & CEO Kelly Dame recently came to Lawrenceville, GA to present the Distribution division with Woodgrain’s 2022 President’s Safety Award, which is given to one of six divisions within Woodgrain with the best safety record over the course of the year. “We are the safest that we’ve been as a corporation,
Continue ReadingA Crash Course on Hellenistic Interiors
Crash Course on Hellenistic Interiors We’re heading back to ancient Greece, the time when gladiators battled, the great philosopher Aristotle wrote, and the Hellenistic style thrived. It was a time none of us alive now could ever truly appreciate, but we can experience a taste of this era by adding sprinkles of the Greco-Roman style
Continue ReadingThe Building Blocks of Sustainable Living
In recent years, sustainability has become a priority for more people in their lives, homes, and environment. Sustainable interior design is meant to create a home that’s better for the environment and the planet. To design a sustainable home, you must introduce sustainable materials and furniture, natural lighting, natural materials, greenery, and timeless and highly
Continue ReadingThe Revival of Dark Wood
Dark wood tones have nearly been forgotten over the last decade as light wood tones took over homes. Dark wood exudes a rich look and feel and has many benefits over light wood tones. We’re expecting dark wood tones to make a comeback as more traditional designs begin to pop back up. Floors, cabinetry, doors,
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