Valley Living Journal

A tall sculpted solid wood floor lamp glowing in the corner of a minimalist living room at dusk
Sculptural Wood Lighting: Floor Lamps as Functional Art
Choosing sculptural solid wood floor lamps, sconces and pendants — placement, scale, bulbs and how to make a lamp the star of a room. Read more...
A long solid wood dining table set for a family dinner with a bench on one side and a sideboard behind
A Dining Room for Big Families: Tables, Benches and Sideboards
Table sizes for 6, 8 and 10 people, mixing benches and chairs, and sideboards that keep dinner flowing — plan a family dining room in solid wood. Read more...
A solid wood table near a window with sheer curtains filtering strong summer sun, a small humidifier nearby
Keeping Solid Wood Happy in Hot, Dry Summers
Dry heat and strong sun can crack and fade wood. Humidity targets, sun protection and simple care tips for solid wood furniture in hot climates. Read more...
A bright California-casual living room with a light oak console, sculpted coffee table, linen sofa and olive tree
California Casual: Decorating with Light Solid Wood
How to create a relaxed California-casual home with light solid wood furniture, soft curves, natural textures and plenty of sunlight. Read more...