Pantone Color Palettes for 2018

Every year Pantone Color Institute shares top color and design trends that you can expect to see in the coming year. For 2018, the trends are a mix of neutral metallics, pastels, iridescence and intense colors.

Weekend Home Projects to Alleviate Post-Super Bowl Blues

According to the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, post-Super Bowl Blues are real, and not to be taken lightly. As a huge football fan myself, I can definitely relate. Scheduling some weekend activities to fill the Sunday football void will smooth the transition to off-season.

2018 Door Trends

Are you planning to upgrade your doors this year? We’re here to help make your decision easier. The doors you choose need to be functional and fit your design aesthetic. Here are three of the most popular door trends we expect to see in 2018.

Color Countdown: 2017 Colors of the Year

Every year Pantone Color Institute announces its pick for color of the year. According to Pantone, the color is supposed to be a “snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.”

Creating the Look with GordonDunning Interior Design: “Fresh Traditional” Bedroom

Previously, we shared the inspiration behind a bright and beautiful open-concept kitchen designed by Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the talented duo of GordonDunning interior design. Today, they share what went into creating what they call a “fresh traditional” bedroom featuring a judges paneling accent wall and blue and white hues.

Meet the Ladies of GordonDunning, who’ve got some Boom Pow Energy

This August, Woodgrain worked with Lathem Gordon and Cate Dunning, the super-talented women of GordonDunning, and photographer (or “magical fairy genius” as Lathem calls her) Sarah Dorio, to capture moulding in a curated selection of exquisitely designed homes.

What Are Moulding Build-Ups?

Moulding in and of itself adds architectural interest and design to any room, but a moulding build-up takes it to a whole new level. Build-ups are achieved by stacking two or more pieces of moulding together in order to create a unique, fully customized look.