Design Ideas and Guides
Tips, inspiration, and how-to guides for transforming your space with authentic reclaimed barn wood.

Reclaimed Wood Entryway Ideas: Foyer Walls, Mudroom Nooks and Hallways
November 7, 2026
A reclaimed wood entryway wall is the highest-impact spot in a house for barn wood, because every guest...

Reclaimed Wood Ceiling Ideas: 7 Ways to Put Barn Wood Overhead
November 7, 2026
The best reclaimed wood ceiling ideas use the same thin planks you’d put on an accent wall, just...

How to Clean Reclaimed Wood Walls (and What Never to Use on Them)
November 7, 2026
Cleaning a reclaimed wood wall takes about five minutes a month: run the soft brush attachment of your...

Reclaimed Wood Around a Fireplace: Clearance, Code, and How to Install It
November 6, 2026
Yes, you can put reclaimed wood around a fireplace, and it’s one of the best spots for it....

Reclaimed Wood Bathroom Wall: Where It Works and How to Protect It
November 6, 2026
Yes, you can put a reclaimed wood bathroom wall anywhere that stays out of direct water. Real barn...

Where to Buy Reclaimed Barn Wood (and How to Spot the Real Thing)
November 5, 2026
You’ve got four real options for buying reclaimed barn wood: architectural salvage yards, regional barn wood dealers, private...

Reclaimed Wood Basement Wall: Ideas, Prep, and Cost
November 5, 2026
A reclaimed wood basement wall is the fastest way to make a below-grade room feel like the best...

Nail vs Glue for a Wood Plank Wall: What Actually Holds It Up
November 4, 2026
Glue does the holding. On a wood plank wall, construction adhesive bonds each plank to the drywall permanently,...

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:...