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The characteristics of a modern home include an emphasis on basic forms, neutral colors, and multifunctional minimalist designs. #akommodation #furniture #homefurnishings #renovation #construction #furnituredesign

🔍 As a Project Estimator, I understand the critical role millwork plays in any construction project. Millwork isn't just about adding cabinets or countertops; it’s about ensuring every element aligns with the project's overall design, functionality, and budget. Accurate estimation and selection of materials like solid wood, quartz, or high-density fiberboard can significantly impact both cost and durability. Posts like these are essential because they highlight the craftsmanship and precision involved in millwork—key factors that contribute to the success of any construction project. By sharing these details, we're not only showcasing our expertise but also educating our clients on the value of quality millwork. In my role, it's my responsibility to ensure that every material and design choice supports the client's vision while staying within budget. That's why this post is more than just a showcase; it's a reflection of the meticulous planning and attention to detail that goes into every project we estimate and deliver. #ProjectEstimation #Millwork #Construction #BuildEstimation #QualityCraftsmanship

Why Reclaimed Lombard Oak? When you buy Reclaimed Lombard Oak, you are buying something truly unique. No one else will ever have the same markings, or character on their floorboards. Markings created by the carpenters of another age, who used that same piece of wood as a door frame in a great barn or as part of the decking of a schooner 300 years ago. The reclaimed oaks that have been used in creating this product have all been sourced from buildings and ships constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries. The reclaimed pines are from early to mid-20th century. The trees from which the timber was derived, grew in forests rich in biodiversity. They were felled when they reached maturity – often hundreds of years old – and possess features that cannot be seen in the new timbers of today: Denser grains, unmatched size and richer deeper colours. These features imbue the timber with an intrinsic beauty and durability that is unsurpassable by new timber. What better way to impress your guests than to tell them that the floor they are standing on could have once been the deck of a Gondola in 19th century Venice, the roof beams of a Victorian workhouse, the stable doors of the Royal Mews or the pillars of a Brunel bridge! Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gBMnKZpW #lombard #lombardoak #reclaimedwood #salvagegrades #reclaimedflooring #oakleyproducts #interiordesign #rusticdecor #grade2 #cottagedecor #barninterior #floorboards Oakley Products

Wow! I love it! This chair has an attitude that I absolutely love! It's classic, and dramatic and it's sexy! What do you think? #InteriorAffairs #OCInteriorDesigner #kitchendesign #bathroomdesign #Construction #Remodel #allthingsdesign #Upholstery #Reupholstery #CustomFurniture #CustomBedding #CustomWindowTreatments #Furniture

Even seemingly simple curved granite contains complex processing steps. . . . #Granite #Naturalstone #FantasyGranite #Kerbstone #Building #Construction #Landscaping #Interior #Exterior

Flooring Features 101 What are Cathedrals? Have you noticed how some flooring has beautiful arch-like patterns that vary from plank to plank? Those patterns are called cathedrals, because they mimic the elegant arches of a cathedral ceiling. Cathedrals add: 🌟 Visual Interest: A touch of natural artistry to your floors, making each plank a masterpiece. 🌟 Character: They mimic wood's natural beauty, bringing warmth and style to any room 🌟 Uniqueness: Beauflor's designers use the realistic textural details and variances of natural wood to give our Innovious floors a one-of-a-kind wood look. And while they look like wood, the beauty of Innovious SPC floors is that they're incredibly durable, water resistant, easy to clean, and require minimal routine maintenance. #LVPFlooring #LuxuryVinylPlank #HomeImprovement #InteriorDesign #FlooringTips #Cathedrals #DurableFloors #EasyIsBeautiful

Oak wood is versatile due to its many positive characteristics: It is hard, tough and weather resistant. It has a regular grain and is grey to light brown, darkening with time. The distinction between hard and soft oak is based on the growth rings, which give the wood a different weight and workability. 🪵 Oak is dried slowly and carefully to avoid cracking and discolouration, and is easy to work and maintain. It is commonly used for veneer, flooring, wall panelling, doors, windows, framing, stairs and furniture. Its weather resistance makes white oak particularly suitable for outdoor and hydraulic engineering applications. Oak is also used to make the barrels that add flavour to wine, cognac and whisky. 🍷 Special designations such as beam oak, knotty oak or wild oak refer to the appearance and growth characteristics of the wood, not to specific oak species. Bog oak, which has spent centuries in bogs, is particularly hard and sought after for high quality furniture. 🌳 What is your favourite wood? #immcologne #oak #furniture

Pivot! Using a proprietary gear system, these modular walls can rotate nearly 360 degrees to open or close your space with ease. Are you creating a waiting room out of a hallway? A studying nook in a previously unused space? Want to add multi-function to a room you didn’t know what to do with before? No matter your design, Pivot walls can help. #ContractFurniture #Loftwall #InteriorDesign #Furniture #OfficeDesign

Wood Veneer Types: Type #4 Rift Cut: Rift veneers are produced most often in red and white oak, rarely in other species. The cutting is done slightly off the radius lines, minimizing the “flake” associated with quarter slicing. Rift slicing produces very straight grain. Note that rift-sawn solid lumber and rift veneers are produced so differently that a “match” between rift-cut veneers and rift-sawn lumber is highly unlikely. Comb Grain: A variety of the rift cut, comb grain is limited in availability. It is a select product of the rift process distinguished by tight, straight grain along the entire length of the veneer. Slight angle in the grain is allowed. Comb grains are restricted to red and white oak veneers. #wood #woodveneer #veneer #Furniture #woodworking #Doors #Design

MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) MDF is an engineered wood made from compressed wood fibers, wax, and resin. It has a smooth surface ideal for painting and veneering. Benefits: Affordable: Cost-effective. 💰 Smooth Finish: Great for paint and veneer. 🎨 Easy to Work: Simple to cut and shape. ✂️ Consistent: Uniform density prevents splintering. 🔧 Versatile: Perfect for indoor projects like furniture and cabinets. 🛋️ HDF (High-Density Fiberboard) HDF is denser than MDF, made with finer wood fibers and more resin. It's ideal for high-stress uses. Benefits: Durable: More impact-resistant. 💪 Moisture-Resistant: Better for flooring. 💧 Smooth Surface: Good for paint and veneer. 🎨 Stable: Less warping. 🔩 Long-Lasting: Ideal for durable furniture and flooring. 🛏️ #interiordesign #architecture #livingroom #homedecor #mdf #hdf #homedecoration #interiordesign #exterior #renovation #nuwud #durable