Surprise! Reclaimed wood is more than just rustic barn wood! Designers and homeowners alike have started to see the potential in using reclaimed wood for a variety of modern and contemporary spaces, providing fresh inspiration and awe-inspiring designs.
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The rich history of our forefathers can be felt through each plank of our Heritage Oak wood. Many Eastern farmers upon staking their claim would build and live in their barns first before building their homes. To them barns represented the farms income and where their livestock lived. In this region of the US, Oak trees were the most common tree to be found, so this is why most barns in Eastern US were constructed of either red or white oak planks. The wood from an Oak Tree is strong and hard, with a high tannin content making it resistant to both insect and fungal attack. Despite their rich legacies and strong timber frames, so many of these structures have been left empty as new generations head to the city abandoning the old family farm.
Read MoreOur approach is different: we create, mill and finish each product to order and can work with your specific design specifications. Milk Money Bar and Restaurant is a great example of this process, where we worked with their team to find the right product, providing ceiling cladding, wall paneling, table tops and a stunning 90-foot custom bar top that we fabricated from beautiful salvaged white oak.
Read MoreIn recent years, chevron and herringbone patterned wood flooring has become extremely popular, and for good reason. The geometric patterns create visual interest within a space and offers a luxurious European feel. But where do these patterns come from? Both have curious stories that span the architectural, textile design and art worlds.
Read MoreMost of us have shared memories of filing into our gymnasiums for school rallies, basketball games and dreaded gym class. Nowadays most bleachers are made of aluminum or concrete, but perhaps you remember sneaking a piece of elastic chewing gum underneath wooden bleachers when the teacher wasn’t looking. At the time, you probably wouldn’t have been impressed that these bleachers were high quality wide plank, long length clear pine and fir that make incredible flooring and paneling. But now, you might!
Read MoreThis is a true “barn to table” kind of story. But in this case the barn is a 19th century railroad building in the midwest and the table is an entire Napa Valley estate.
Read MoreStepping into an old tobacco barn, you’re entering into another age. Smoke still clings to the blackened walls and the air tastes sweet and musty. Our Smokehouse Blend pays homage to these structures, usually built of pine timbers, and embodies the rich history of that era.
Read MoreOur Sakhay Teak product was chosen for a feature article on Interiors + Sources, and online and print publication focused on commercial interior design topics. The article, “How Reclaimed Teak Can Offer Versatility to Your Project,” describes the wide range of qualities inherent to teak, including its impressive resistant to water, insects, rot and cracking.
Read MoreRestaurant projects have always been near and dear to our hearts at Anthology Woods. We recognize that coming together over food & drinks plays in building relationships and creating community.
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