Blue Ridge Porch Journal

A handcrafted solid wood coffee table with a stack of books and a mug in front of a stone fireplace in a mountain cabin living room
Solid Wood Coffee Tables: Size, Shape and Everyday Care
How big a coffee table should be, round vs. rectangular, live-edge vs. sculpted designs and caring for a solid wood top. Read more...
A handcrafted solid wood tree bookshelf beside a lighted tree wine rack holding bottles in a cabin den
Tree Bookshelves and Wine Racks: Display Pieces That Work Hard
Choosing and mounting a solid wood tree bookshelf or wine rack: wall anchoring, bottle storage, lighting and styling tips. Read more...
A sculpted live-edge wood floor lamp glowing beside a reading chair and a wood wall sconce in a cozy cabin living room at dusk
Wood Floor Lamps, Pendants and Sconces: Lighting a Cozy Room
Layering light with solid wood floor lamps, log beam pendants and driftwood sconces: placement heights, bulb color and care for wood lighting. Read more...
A live-edge solid wood floating bathroom vanity with a stone vessel sink, a round mirror and white shiplap walls in a cabin bathroom
Solid Wood Bathroom Vanities: Floating vs. Freestanding
Floating or freestanding, sizing, plumbing fit, sinks and keeping solid wood happy in a humid bathroom: a guide to live-edge wood vanities. Read more...