Hardwood is a timeless flooring option, and the trend continues towards a preference for long-length hardwood. What defines a board as “long” or “short”? The definition is subject to the manufacturer, but for example, Carlisle Wide Plank Floors defines a long-length floor as one containin…

When the owners of the Pillsbury Castle in Minneapolis prepared to renovate the home’s centerpiece – a 17th-century library imported from England – they knew the original floors would have to go. The wood-paneled library was located below ground on a sand substrate, and a century of Minneso…

Whether modern or rustic, hardwood ceilings can bring your interior design vision to new heights. If you’re looking for a true statement home design, hardwood ceilings couldn’t be a more striking option. Hardwood ceilings are an increasingly popular new trend and for a good reason. Hardwood i…

Transform your interior spaces with the inspiration of mountain modern design. Imagine a luxurious, rustic escape nestled into the dramatic landscape of the mountains. Warm interiors are softened with plush details, while views of the outdoors offer a soothing, grounding presence. Welcome to a Mo…

Timeless meets trendy in mid-century transitional home design, blending the best of mid-century modern and traditional styles. Do you love minimalist design, graphic shapes, and muted tones—but with a pop of color and modernity? Meet mid-century transitional design, a hybrid aesthetic that evol…

Enjoy the easy, relaxed vibe of a beach house year-round with these tips for style and function. Do you dream of a soft summer breeze rustling through your air or the scent of salt-soaked air as you open your living room windows? You don’t have to live by the beach to enjoy all that coastal [&h…

Quiet luxury is the timeless trend. Give your home understated elegance by incorporating classic investment pieces. Quiet luxury represents a timeless trend emphasizing understated elegance and incorporating classic investment pieces into your home. It’s about creating spaces that speak vol…

How Wide Plank Floors Helped a High-End Builder Create a Stunning New Home in a Historic Neighborhood. “Like something straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting.” That’s how some describe the charming village of Zionsville, Indiana, a leafy green suburb of Indianapolis. It’s a place …

Why an award-winning design team chose engineered Carlisle White Oak floors for a prestigious assignment with House Beautiful. Some kitchen designs leave you speechless. You know the kind — drop-dead gorgeous but incredibly functional. Full of stunning details, elegant materials, and ingenious …

Whether you’re mesmerized by swirling knots or honeycomb-colored blends, captivated by understated or eye-catching grain patterns, or want your home to feel like an ethereal escape or an homage to the natural world—no matter what calls to you, there’s a hardwood species and finish designed …

How do you blend the opulence of a grand French Château with the more rustic and modern aesthetic of California’s wine country? That was the challenge Maria Khouri – principal of Maria Khouri Interiors of San Francisco – accepted when Jordan Vineyard and Winery chose her to renovate th…

Picking the right hardwood floor can bring your modern contemporary home to life. Interior floor design might sound daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. Finding the right hardwood flooring, whether full of organic knots or striking color variation, can completely transform a room. We’d argue…