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Design and Style

Bookshelf Styling Guide: How to Style a Solid Wood Bookcase

A bookcase is among the pieces of furniture in your home that changes often. New book titles get added, old favorites get pulled down and reread, and small treasures find their way onto the shelves...

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Boiled Linseed Oil vs Raw Linseed Oil: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between boiled linseed oil and raw linseed oil? Which option is safer and more natural? Here’s a closer look at what distinguishes one from the other.

Brand StoryDovetail vs Mortise and Tenon Joints: What Makes Furniture Last

Dovetail vs Mortise and Tenon Joints: What Makes Furniture Last

When shopping for handcrafted, solid wood furniture, most people focus on the design, then perhaps the wood species or finish. Yet, sometimes, the most important details are hidden beneath the surf...

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How to Pick the Perfect Coffee Table: Height, Size & Style

Related ReadingExplore more furniture and interior styles in our design hub → If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the coffee table may be the piece that completes the living room. Sitting at ...

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Contemporary vs Transitional Furniture: Finding Your Style

What makes a space feel sleek and current versus soft and timeless? Discover the differences in contemporary and transitional furniture to find your style.

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White Oak Furniture Guide: Why Designers Love It (And You Will Too)

If you’re serious about investing in high-quality, solid wood furniture, white oak is likely already on your radar. Most people know white oak is incredibly durable, which is reason enough to consi...