When it comes to designing commercial interiors, incorporating sustainable elements has become a top priority for many designers. One impactful way to achieve this is by choosing reclaimed and FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified wood or engineered wood flooring. Adding wood flooring into a commercial interior design adds value, ambiance and sustainability to a project while promising durability for high traffic environments.
Read MorePost consumer reclaimed, post industrial, salvaged, recovered, recycled, antique wood. What do these words mean and what is the difference when using these types of wood for wood flooring and paneling? Let’s dig in and uncover the meanings of these buzz words.
Read MoreDeforestation is a major environmental issue in our modern world, as over harvesting and forest degradation not only significantly adds to carbon emissions (upwards of 20% of total global carbon emissions!), but also reduces the ability of forests to absorb existing carbon as well. Forests are vital ecosystems that support 80% of the world’s land animals and plants, including rare and endangered species, like the Sumatran tiger and Bornean orangutan.
Read MoreThis residence in Santa Barbara features Pela Teak reclaimed engineered wood flooring from Anthology Woods with a clear oil finish
Read MoreOne of the best parts of our job is seeing the transformation that can take place when old, worn and weathered materials are re-imagined in a new form, and placed in a completely different setting. We offer reclaimed wood that integrates seamlessly into modern and upscale environments.
Read MoreThis story begins with a tip we received about a unique source of reclaimed wood: Reclaimed teak timbers sourced from a dismantled Indonesian prison. The prison had been built maybe as much as a century earlier, so we knew it was likely to be amazing old-growth wood. We decided to investigate.
Read MoreAnthology Woods recently collaborated with Substance Architecture in Des Moines, Iowa to customize Reclaimed weathered wood for small display shelves in their retail space design for Urban Eyecare & Eyewear. Each antique wood shelf is intended to showcase their eyewear, and we love the use of the rustic wood element in a clean contemporary space!
Read MoreWhen an Ashland couple contacted Coleman Creek Construction to re-build the cozy guest cottage adjoining their southern Oregon residence, it was observed that some of the existing wood in the structure might be re-usable. A visit from Anthology Woods confirmed a considerable quantity of wood could be reclaimed, re-milled, and truly reincarnated for another life in the new structure!
Read MoreAnthology Woods recently reclaimed a great inventory of beautiful clear Pine bleachers from a California State University campus! Check pricing and availability on our Limited Availability page or contact us to learn if this cool inventory is the perfect fit for your project.
Read MoreTropical hardwoods are prized for durability in outdoor environments, and architects and designers have been seeking a sustainable, durable natural wood alternative to Ipe. The alternative is here, and it is 100% FSC recycled: Reclaimed Dinizia for decking & siding. Here, a direct comparison between Ipe & Dinizia.
Read MoreWe queue up the top 8 reasons to choose reclaimed wood, a material that is full of history and allure and also reduces waste by recycling resources. What’s not to love?!
Read MoreEvaluating reclaimed Teak vs. Plantation Teak: Six advantages to choosing reclaimed teak lumber for flooring, siding, wall paneling or decking.
Read MoreIn case you missed it: Our email announcement last week for FSC-Certified reclaimed gray "Silvered Dinizia" wood wall paneling and siding. Add your email address in the form below to receive updates and new product information.
Read MoreWhether you love a good story or on a mission to save the planet, reclaimed wood offers many motivations for use in contemporary interiors for wood walls, floors, custom doors and table tops.
Read MoreWorking on a LEED project? You're in luck. Anthology Woods has many FSC-Certified solid reclaimed wood options to fulfill LEED Materials & Resources (MR) 4.1 and 4.2 credits (recycled content) and many products to help you achieve MR 5.1 and 5.2 (regional materials), as well as the expertise to help you navigate the details!
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