Keepers Journal

A cozy reading nook with a sculpted solid wood bookshelf full of books, a wooden accent chair with a throw, a small side table and a floor lamp
Making a Reading Nook With a Bookshelf, a Chair and Good Light
Picking a bookshelf, an accent chair, a side table and a lamp for a reading nook — with spacing, lighting and wood-care tips. Read more...
A bright entry hall with a solid wood bench, a tree-style coat rack holding a jacket and hat, and a narrow wooden console with a lamp
An Entryway Worth Keeping: Benches, Coat Racks and Console Tables
Making a small entryway work: bench height, coat rack placement, narrow console depth and durable solid wood finishes. Read more...
A newly built mid-century-style solid wood console with a lamp and books in a bright parlor with patterned wallpaper
Vintage-Inspired vs. Antique: Why We Build New
What vintage-inspired furniture means, how it compares with true antiques, and why newly built solid wood is easier to live with. Read more...
A mid-century-style solid wood record player stand with a turntable on top and vinyl records stored below beside a reading chair
Building a Record Corner: Choosing a Solid Wood Record Player Stand
Height, vinyl storage, turntable isolation and speaker placement: how to choose a solid wood record player stand for a listening corner. Read more...