Design Inspiration
from the Workshop
Ten years of essays on how to live well with solid wood furniture — color palettes, design styles, small-space ideas, and seasonal styling from our Columbus, Ohio workshop.
We've been making heirloom-quality solid wood furniture since 2004. Along the way, our team has written hundreds of essays on the principles of good design: why certain colors work with certain woods, how to make a small apartment feel expansive, how biophilic design calms a nervous system, which furniture pieces are worth investing in and which you can skip.
This page collects the best of that writing, organized by what you're trying to figure out.
Design Styles
Minimalist, bohemian, rustic, modern — how to choose a direction and live with it.
A Guide to Designing a Bohemian-Inspired Home
Oct 2024How to Style Your Space with Personality That Ages Well
Aug 2024Dopamine Decor: A Bright and Joyful Way to Transform Your Space
Jun 2023How to Create a Rustic Home: 7 Practical Tips
Apr 20237 Minimalist Interior Design Ideas for Your Home
Aug 20227 Interior Design Styles to Fit Your Personality
Color & Palette
How color affects mood, which paints work with walnut and cherry, and how to build a palette from scratch.
Ideal Color Palettes for Every Interior Style You Love
Nov 2024Small Spaces
Making apartments and compact rooms feel intentional, not cramped.
How to Choose Furniture for Smaller Spaces
Dec 2022Biophilic & Natural
Bringing the outdoors in — why natural materials calm the nervous system.
Ways to Embrace Biophilic Design at Home
Apr 2024Living With Plants
Care guides for the houseplants that make a home feel alive — pothos, fiddle leaf fig, succulents, and more.
How to Choose the Right Houseplants for Your Home
Jul 2023Low Maintenance House Plants for Beginners
May 2023Why Every Office Should Have Plants
Apr 2024Cat-Friendly Plants for Your Feline Friends at Home
Feb 2025The Resilient ZZ Plant, Perfect for Any Space
Feb 2023Pothos Plant: Why It's the Best Houseplant for Beginners
Mar 2023Pothos Plant Care: Grow It the Right Way
Mar 2023Growing a Fiddle Leaf Fig: What You Must Know
Feb 2023Common Problems with Fiddle Leaf Fig
Jul 2023Decorating With Fiddle Leaf Fig: 5 Tips
Feb 2023Tips for Growing a Chinese Money Plant
Feb 20237 Common Problems with Chinese Money Plant
Feb 2023Decorating With Chinese Money Plant
Feb 2025Get to Know the Echeveria, the Beloved Succulent
Apr 2025How to Propagate Echeveria: A Beginner's Guide
Mar 2023Yucca Plant: Things You Must Know About It
Mar 2023How to Grow an Umbrella Plant Indoors
Design Principles
Feng shui, well-being, and how decluttering changes how a room feels.
How to Arrange Your Furniture for the Best Feng Shui
Apr 2024Seasonal Styling
Refreshing your space with the seasons — winter, spring, fall.
Make Your Home a Warm Refuge This Winter
Dec 2025Shopping & Choosing
How to build a home one piece at a time — accent furniture, entryways, thrifting, and more.
Top Furniture Picks for Entryways That Feel Like Home
Aug 2025Easy Tips for Choosing Accent Furniture
Mar 2025Thrifting? Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Buy
Dec 2024Top Accent Furniture Picks to Add Character
Jul 2024How to Choose a Rug for Every Room
Oct 20237 Must-Have Furniture Pieces for a Stylish Home
Jun 2023Home Decor Items That You Can Thrift
May 2023Furniture You Can Skip to Stay Within Budget
General Inspiration
Trends, hosting, redecorating on a budget, and more.
How to Do the Analog Trend at Home This 2026, Responsibly
Jun 2024Keep the Spark Alive in Your Workspace at Home
Apr 2024Furniture Trends to Watch for This Year
Dec 20237 Things You Can Do to Make Guests Feel at Home
Aug 2023Ways to Save Money When Redecorating Your Space
Jul 2023Easy Ways to Decorate Your Home on a Budget
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