Stairway Inspiration
Step up your staircase game with a roundup of some of our favorite stairway installations from over the years. Don’t overlook the impact custom treads, millwork, stains, and decorative touches can have on this high-traffic, centralized point of your home. We often work with homeowners to create custom millwork, including newel posts, banisters, stair treads […]
Project Collaboration: Knee-Wall Top
A quick DIY project adds major charm to this bathroom renovation. One of our favorite Interior Designers, Amy Whyte, stopped by the Cochran’s Lumber Showroom to view samples and select a reclaimed wood board to use in her master bathroom renovation. Amy is a local designer, well-known for mixing patterns and textures to create laid-back, […]
Step into the Season with Stunning Hardwood Flooring – Welcome Autumn
As Fall approaches we begin to look for ways to refresh interior spaces, and to transition to cooler temperatures. We’ve gathered a few tips for effortlessly welcoming the next season into your home. 1. Bring the outdoors in. Greenery, wood textures, and neutral tones bridge the gap between the outdoors and interior spaces. Think terra […]
Partner Spotlight: Lys + Nat Design
Cochran’s Lumber strives to provide resources for our clients that make their lives easier. We collaborate regularly with Interior Designers who tap into those resources to educate their clients and make their work stand apart in the marketplace. Whether looking through samples, estimating timeline based on product availability, or utilizing our showroom as a meeting […]
Doing Business with Cochran’s Lumber
For over half a century, Cochran’s Lumber has perfected the art—and business—of crafting spectacular American hardwood flooring. We’re proud of our heritage as artisans and innovators, reclaiming wood that’s been part of America’s history and launching new, responsibly harvested wood on its own journey through time. Like our flooring, the way we do business is […]
Durability, Warm Tones, & Timeless Quality: Live Sawn White Oak
Durability, Warm Tones, & Timeless Quality: Live Sawn White Oak This extravagant home situated in Falls Church, Virginia is sure to turn heads with its one-of-a-kind build and design, courtesy of Cottage Street Custom Homes. This standout property showcases our ¾ x 7” Live Sawn White Oak hardwood flooring with added band kerf and pre-finished with […]
Brush Arbor Homes
European Oak Invisible Flooring
Brush Arbor Homes & European Oak Invisible Flooring Bright and elegant, this custom home by Brush Arbor Homes near downtown Washington DC displays an astounding statement piece with our 5/8″ x 7″ engineered European Oak Invisible flooring. Notice the unique dark contrasts of this home which compliment the beauty of this engineered flooring. From the […]
Introducing Sandy Dune
Cochran’s Lumber is proud to announce to the newest addition to our Hardwood Flooring Collection! We’ve launched two new products just in time for warmer months. Inspired by color palettes from our favorite vacation destinations: beachy hues, and Western landscapes. These finishes are available on both European Oak and Live Sawn White Oak, in a […]
Choosing Reclaimed Wood – Environmental Benefits
Reclaimed Wood Conserves an Important Natural Resource Okay, you get it. Reclaiming wood conserves and preserves trees, a vastly important natural resource. However, you may still be wondering, “does the simple act of reclaiming wood actually help our environment”? To answer that question, you must first look at the negative impacts of not reclaiming wood. […]
Enter to Win a Custom Cochran’s Cutting Board!
Your feedback helps us make Cochran’s better for you and other customers. Provide details of your experience doing business with Cochran’s Lumber. You’ll be entered into a drawing for a custom engraved, hand-made cutting board. Each comment submission counts as one giveaway entry. This giveaway will close at midnight on 5/31/2022. The winner will be […]
The Eclectic Farmhouse Style
Cottage Street Homes crafts thoughtfully designed homes, with custom finishes and details that set their work apart, and this Falls Church property is no exception. The builder and homeowner worked closely with Cochran’s Lumber to create custom flooring and millwork for the entire residence. Custom beams, mantles, stair treads, and other architectural details added character […]
Your Flooring Samples Arrived. Now What?
You’ve gathered inspiration pictures from the web, sifted through our site to find comparable flooring, and ordered samples.What’s the next step towards making your flooring dreams a reality? Let us help you. Now that your samples have arrived, we’d love to discuss which of the options best suit your flooring application. Our team can answer […]
Spring Hardwood Floor Care
Ways to maintain your investment for years to come. Whether you’ve just installed hardwood flooring or have lived with it for many years, the care remains the same: Keep it simple and consistent. With a few supplies and a little knowledge, your floors will age beautifully and last for generations. Regular care steps Vacuum with […]
What’s Included with Cochran’s Flooring Sample Box?
Flooring Samples from Cochran’s Did you know Cochran’s Lumber provides custom sample boxes? We’ve invested a great deal into photography and online resources to help guide our clients, but the difference in Cochran’s hardwoods is primarily evident when you experience it first-hand. Custom Flooring Finishing Options Clients can request boxes to be filled and shipped […]
Cochran’s Team – Meet Michelle
Meet Michelle At Cochran’s Lumber, we believe that our people make a difference. Many employees have been here for decades, and their breadth of knowledge is a valuable resource we pass along to our clients. Michelle manages our Sample Department. She works hard behind the scenes to make ensure that Cochran’s clients are in love […]
Flooring for the Future
Chapman House Tour As a co-owner of CaseCo, a successful, high-end residential builder, Sam Chapman understands quality and the importance of selecting the right trade partners for any project. When it came time to build his family home in Loudoun County there was only one option for sourcing hardwood flooring, Cochran’s Lumber. “I wouldn’t go […]
The Heart of the Home
Setting the Tone with Flooring The kitchen is the heart of any home. No matter how welcoming other spaces are, it seems that folks always congregate in the kitchen. It’s where cooking is done, meals are served, and memories are made. Living and Work from the Kitchen Increasingly architectural trends lean towards building these spaces […]
Now is the Time to Integrate Character into Your New Build Project
The Wonders of Wood from Cochrans There’s something special about the time-worn character of an old home. At Cochran’s, we love the challenge of creating flooring that honors an old home’s heritage and looks like it’s always been there. Many times, homeowners want an addition to feel as though it blends seamlessly with an older […]
Creating Visual Interest with Natural Materials
Layering Natural Elements in your Home Cochran’s Lumber flooring provides the foundation for interior spaces. Many times, our flooring is the first decision a homeowner makes, and other elements such as fixtures, furnishings, colors, etc. are added later. Layering complementary natural elements can add visual interest, create continuity, and make your space meaningful. Here are […]
Live Sawn White Oak 101
White Oak Flooring Live Sawn White Oak is a top seller at Cochran’s Lumber. The product is durable, beautiful, and timeless. The character of the grain, the beautiful variations of each board, and the stability of the flooring make it a great choice for contemporary and rustic spaces alike. What Does Live Sawn Mean “Live […]