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Hardwood Species Choices

Species Spotlight: Wenge Wood

Do you have a preference for exotics? You might want to consider Wenge hardwood flooring. Pronounced “WHEN-gii” or “WHEN-ghay,” this wood is imported from Central and West Africa and comes in very dark shades. Keep reading for the details! 5 Facts About Wenge Hardwood Flooring Wenge wood comes from the Millettia laurentii

Kitchen Flooring Idea: Bamboo

Are you considering options for your kitchen flooring? Have you thought about bamboo? There are a number of benefits to this eco-friendly material in your kitchen. In fact, we just finished installing bamboo in one of our client’s kitchens (above). Manufactured by Teragren, this strand woven bamboo was installed in planks with

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Hickory Hardwood Flooring Spotlight: Combining Parquet & Wide Plank Floors

We’ve discussed the benefits of parquet flooring and hickory floors in the past, but want to see them in action? You’re in luck! We’re excited to spotlight one of our projects in Atherton! This client worked with a designer to select their new floors and ended up choosing a combination of hand distressed parquet wheat-colored hickory

Hardwood Species Choices

Species Spotlight: Amendoim Hardwood Floors

Do you want your home to feel warm and welcoming? Amendoim hardwood floors might be the choice for you! This hardwood flooring is elegant, inviting and available in tan, orange-brown and red. Keep reading for 5 facts about this type of wood. Also, if you’re considering this hardwood flooring species,

Hardwood Species Choices

Species Spotlight: Pecan Hickory Hardwood Flooring

When you hear the word ‘pecan,’ do you think of hardwood flooring? Probably not. Most people think of the food, but it turns out that pecan is actually a variety of hickory hardwood flooring that’s worth considering. Keep reading to learn more about this species. 7 Facts About Pecan Hickory

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Species Spotlight: Australian Cypress Hardwood Floors

Do you want a warm, rustic look to your home? Australian Cypress, or Cypress Pine flooring, might be the species for you! Imported from Queensland and New South Wales, Australia, what makes these hardwood floors such a good fit for a country-style home? Keep reading to find out, and see

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Species Spotlight: Ash Hardwood Flooring

Stuck trying to find the perfect hardwood floors for your home? You may want to consider ash. This species is extremely durable, warm and timeless; keep reading to learn more, and to see examples of this beautiful wood check out our Amazing Ash Pinterest board. All About Ash Hardwood Flooring As

Hardwood Species Choices

Species Spotlight: African Sapele Hardwood Flooring

Are you looking for exotic hardwood flooring that’s medium to dark red-brown in color? African Sapele might be the species for you! Imported from Africa, floors made from Sapele are common throughout the United States and Europe, especially Germany (it became a popular choice for decorative cabinetry during World War