Reclamations Journal

A soft cloth and a jar of furniture oil on a live-edge walnut tabletop by a rain-streaked window with green forest outside
Caring for Solid Wood in a Humid Mountain Climate
Rainy summers and dry winters in the mountains: simple ways to keep solid wood tables, consoles and vanities stable and good-looking all year. Read more...
A bright mountain cabin entry with a natural-edge wooden bench, a tree branch coat rack and a window onto green forested hills
Mountain-Cabin Style Without the Clutter: Styling Solid Wood in a Highlands Home
How to get a warm Blue Ridge cabin look with fewer, better solid wood pieces: entry benches, coat racks, tree bookshelves and a calm color palette. Read more...
A thick live-edge solid wood coffee table in front of a linen sofa in a cabin living room, a stack of books and a mug on top
How to Choose a Live-Edge Coffee Table: Size, Shape and Base
Live-edge coffee table sizing for your sofa, slab shapes that suit small and large rooms, and how to pick a base that matches cabin or modern decor. Read more...
A live-edge solid wood console table with visible knots and an oil finish against a weathered board wall, a pottery vase on top
Reclaimed Look vs. Reclaimed Wood: What You’re Really Buying
The difference between reclaimed wood, antiques and newly built furniture with a reclaimed look — and how to choose old-soul character that lasts. Read more...