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Elevate Your Interior Design: Exploring the Latest Trends in Color Schemes
Color is a powerful tool that can transform a space from ordinary to extraordinary. This year, waves of color trends have emerged, bringing fresh and inspiring palettes that captivate both homeowners and design enthusiasts. From bold and daring combinations to calming and soothing hues, these color schemes offer a plethora of options to suit various
Victorian Homes and Keeping Their History Alive
Victorian interior design emerged during the reign of Queen Victoria—the name a nod to Her Majesty—and greatly influenced design trends across Europe and America. Victorian style is known for its ornateness, orderliness, and eclectic approach by compiling different textures and materials into one gorgeous motif. Due to the Industrial Revolution years earlier, the world saw
Woodgrain: A Vertically Integrated Company
Did you know that Woodgrain is a vertically integrated company? Vertical integration refers to a business strategy where a company owns and manages multiple stages of the production and distribution process within the same industry. In the case of Woodgrain, being a vertically integrated company means that we not only manufacture our products, but also
Pocket Doors: The Hidden Doors
Intro Pocket doors, also called hidden doors, became a staple door in the late 1800s. Pocket doors are often called hidden doors or vanishing doors because they conveniently slide into your walls, essentially giving an illusion that the door has disappeared! These doors became a dominant entryway of libraries, sitting rooms, and dining rooms. Historically,
Sunrooms: The Best Addition to Your Home
Intro A sunroom, suggested by its name, is a room that is all about inviting an abundance of sunshine into your home. Sunrooms are the perfect way to invite the outdoors, inside. Slightly different from a solarium, a sunroom is an additional room separated by a patio or sliding French doors, and the frame is
Woodgrain at the Haven Conference 2023
It’s that time again. Woodgrain attends Haven for the 5th time! The Haven Conference, newly owned by Mollie Surratt, is an annual event that takes place in July that congregates all lovers of DIY, interior design, and home building. Bloggers, influencers, content creators, and more all flocked to Atlanta, Georgia to hear and learn from
Common Building Industry Terms
When it comes to understanding the world of building, there are a multitude of terms and definitions you should be aware of. Understanding these terms will not only make you more knowledgeable in the industry but also help you with future projects. It’s always helpful to get all the right tools together before you begin
How to Emulate the Coastal Grandmother Style
Intro Coastal Grandmother has taken the summer season by storm. This phrase brings memories of slow mornings, walks on the beach, and a good book with afternoon tea. The poster child–or should I say, poster grandmother– of this movement is Diane Keaton in her blockbuster hit: Something’s Gotta Give. Her famous outfits featured white linen,
Huttig-Grip Fasteners: Now A Part of Woodgrain’s Family of Brands
Fasteners for Every Application In May, 2022, Woodgrain expanded its national footprint with the acquisition of Huttig Building Products. With the acquisition, Woodgrain’s specialty products category now includes Huttig-Grip Fasteners, an exciting and significant addition to Woodgrain’s family of brands. Huttig-Grip fasteners was initially a regional brand, stocked in the Pacific Northwest. In late 2016, the Huttig-Grip
Define the Design Series – Jenna with ColorDrunk Designs
Woodgrain is excited to present our Define the Design Series, which showcases top Interior Designers utilizing Woodgrain’s very own products from crown to baseboards and everything in-between. This multi-part series gives viewers an inside look at projects from beginning to end, including behind the scenes footage with the designer, installation, and the final reveal. Our