Kitchen & Home Notes

A bright entryway with a natural-edge solid wood shoe bench, a tree-branch coat rack with winter coats, a slim live-edge console and a boot tray, snowy view through the door glass
An Entryway That Handles Snow and Mud Season
Shoe benches, coat racks and a slim console: how to set up a solid wood entryway that handles snow, slush and busy mornings. Read more...
A live-edge solid wood coffee table on a wool rug in a bright modern living room with large windows and mountain views, a ceramic bowl on top
Live-Edge Coffee Tables in a Dry Climate
How to choose a live-edge or farmhouse coffee table and keep solid wood happy in dry Utah air — sizing, placement, humidity and oiling. Read more...
A live-edge solid wood floating bathroom vanity with a stone vessel sink and a brass faucet in a calm spa-like bathroom with plants
Choosing a Solid Wood Bathroom Vanity
Floating or freestanding, sink type, height and sealing: how to choose a solid wood bathroom vanity that handles water and looks great for years. Read more...
A sculpted tree-branch solid wood wine rack wall shelf holding wine bottles and glasses beside a modern kitchen with stone countertops, warm evening light
A Wood Wine Rack Wall Next to the Kitchen
Where to put a wine rack near the kitchen, how to store bottles safely and how to style a small home bar wall with solid wood shelves. Read more...