why would you choose wood frame over a more modern material?
12 years ago
Related Stories

KITCHEN COUNTERTOPSKitchen Countertop Materials: 5 More Great Alternatives to Granite
Get a delightfully different look for your kitchen counters with lesser-known materials for a wide range of budgets
Full Story
ARCHITECTUREA More Perfect Union: When Space and Materials Harmonize
For successful architecture to happen, your space and materials need to have a great relationship
Full Story
MATERIALSMesquite: The Brawny Beauty for All Over the Home
Denser than other hardwoods and sporting beautiful coloration, mesquite makes a fine material for flooring, countertops, furniture and more
Full Story
ARCHITECTUREDesign Workshop: Materials That Tell a Story
See how wood, concrete and stone convey ideas about history, personal taste and much more
Full Story
HOMES AROUND THE WORLD9 Houses That Show Why Wood Is the Material of the Future
Most people may associate wood with traditional homes, but in these innovative, modern structures, its uses are really branching out
Full Story
DECORATING GUIDESMore Is More: The 10 Tenets of Maximalist Style
Ready to join the school of over-the-top design? Learn how to embrace excess in your interiors
Full Story
WINDOWSSteel-Framed Windows Leap Forward Into Modern Designs
With a mild-mannered profile but super strength, steel-framed windows are champions of design freedom
Full Story
FENCES AND GATESModern Fencing for a More Secure Home
Deter would-be burglars without robbing your home of style, by installing a modern fence like one of these
Full Story
REMODELING GUIDESDesign Dilemma: How Do I Modernize My Cedar Walls?
8 Ways to Give Wood Walls a More Contemporary Look
Full Story
REMODELING GUIDESRenovation Material: Cerused Oak
This traditional material adds welcome texture to the sleek surfaces of modern furniture, cabinetry and more
Full Story
Heintzman Sanborn Architecture~Interior Design