Wood vs. Plastic Kids Furniture: Why Solid Wood Is Worth It
Plastic kids furniture is cheap and everywhere, but solid wood lasts longer, looks better in your home and can be handed down. Here is how they compare.
Wood Slat Walls and Paneling for Commercial Interiors
How wood slat walls, screens and wall paneling work in restaurants, offices and homes: spacing, species, acoustics, lighting and installation details.
Quartersawn vs. Rift Sawn vs. Plain Sawn White Oak
What quartersawn, rift sawn and plain sawn white oak look like, how they differ in stability and cost, and where each works best in furniture and millwork.
Dining Table Size Guide: How Big a Table for 4, 6, 8 or 10 People
How to size a dining table for your room and the number of people you want to seat, with typical dimensions for rectangular, round and oval tables and the clearances you need.
Coffee Shop Counter Design: Heights, Layout and Materials
How to plan a coffee shop or café counter: counter and pickup heights, depth, layout around the espresso machine, pastry cases, accessibility and durable materials.
Reception Desk Dimensions: Counter Heights, Depth and Accessibility
Typical dimensions for custom reception and front desks in offices, hotels and clinics: transaction counter height, work surface height, depth, knee space and accessible counters.
White Oak vs. Walnut vs. Cherry: Choosing Wood for Commercial Millwork
How white oak, walnut and cherry compare for restaurants, offices and homes: hardness, moisture resistance, color and how each wood ages.
