Design Ideas and Guides
Tips, inspiration, and how-to guides for transforming your space with authentic reclaimed barn wood.
Peel and Stick Wood Wall Alternative: Why Real Planks Win
September 30, 2026
If peel and stick planks feel too flimsy or too risky for the wall you have in mind,...
Wood Backsplash: How to Make It Work in a Real Kitchen
September 30, 2026
A wood backsplash holds up fine in a real working kitchen as long as you do two things:...
Rustic Wood Wall Ideas: 12 Ways to Warm Up Any Room
September 30, 2026
A rustic wood wall is the fastest way to give a room the warmth that paint and wallpaper...
Is Reclaimed Wood Safe for Indoor Use? What to Check Before You Buy
September 30, 2026
Properly sourced and prepped reclaimed wood is safe for indoor use. The horror stories you may have read...
Reclaimed Wood Planks for Walls: A Buyer’s Guide
September 30, 2026
Reclaimed wood planks for walls come in two very different forms: solid boards salvaged from old buildings, and...
Reclaimed Wood vs Shiplap: Which Accent Wall Should You Build?
September 30, 2026
Shiplap is new lumber milled with a rabbeted edge, usually pine, and it’s almost always painted. Reclaimed wood...
How to Plan a Barnwood Feature Wall (Coverage, Cost, and Layout)
September 30, 2026
A barnwood feature wall is one wall, usually the first one you see when you walk into the...
Reclaimed Wood Wall Decor: Ideas That Go Beyond the Accent Wall
September 30, 2026
Reclaimed wood wall decor doesn’t have to mean planking an entire wall. Some of the best projects our...
Distressed Wood Paneling: Real Age vs Faux Distressing
September 30, 2026
Distressed wood paneling is wall paneling that shows its age: nail holes, checking, saw marks, and color that...
How to Stagger Wood Planks on a Wall (Brick Pattern Layout Guide)
September 30, 2026
The rule for staggering wood planks on a wall is simple: keep every vertical seam at least 6...