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 […]
May Inspirations: Making a Statement with Wide Plank Flooring
Wide Plank Flooring Light, airy, and on-trend, this Northern Virginia remodel is having a real moment. Featuring spacious rooms, floor to ceiling windows and lightly finished walls and cabinetry – our clients choose our 10” Live Sawn White Oak with custom Gray Ghost finish to compliment their modern furniture and clean lines. This extraordinary space […]
It Varies – Flooring Width Variations
About Prefinished Wood Flooring Width Recently, a colleague of mine passed along this article. It’s a great resource for both installers and end-users. To learn more about tips and tricks from the NWFA regarding installation, floor care, and industry standards, please visit their website. It Varies: We Can’t Expect Solid Prefinished Wood Floor Widths to […]
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Hardwood Flooring in Commercial Spaces
Hardwood Flooring in Commercial Spaces By now you know that our flooring and mill working products have graced some of the finest homes throughout the United States. But did you know that we also service Commercial projects? We love working with Architects and Designers, who take our mill working products to the next level with […]
Wood Flooring – Rustic and Modern Styles
Blending Rustic and Modern Styles with Cochran’s Flooring Nestled in a remote suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, where large lots and mature trees give a picturesque backdrop, Jon Wood from Wood Architects recently completed a renovation and addition on a home that is the perfect mix of rustic and modern touches. Featuring large oversized windows that […]
More than White Oak Flooring
Beyond White Oak Flooring By now you probably know that Cochran’s Lumber produces ALOT of White Oak flooring and for good reasoning. It is a character-rich hardwood that takes stain beautifully. However, there is more to our product line-up than just White Oak. Here are a couple of other wood species that we produce and […]
BONA Certified Finisher
BONA Certified Finishes – Leaders in Wood Care Products Cochran’s Lumber is proud to partner with BONA®, the world’s leader in the innovation of sustainable products for hardwood flooring. Installing a Cochran’s Lumber floor is an investment in your home that will last for generations and the finish that is applied is just as superior. […]
January Inspirations
Functional and On Trend: Our European Oak Flooring
European Oak Flooring Impresses The craftsmanship and design of this Brush Arbor Home are truly spectacular. The incorporation of our European Oak flooring with an Invisible finish creates an interior that is both functional, stylish, and inviting. Our popular European Oak features long grain lines and wide widths. Finishing off the character grading flooring is […]
Wood Floor Care in Winter Months
Dry Air and Wood Floors in Winter For many of us here in the United States, winter is just around the corner or has already appeared! Cold weather means low humidity. Woodstoves can bring inside humidity levels to as low as 10%. That can be problematic for wood flooring. The professionals at Cochran’s Lumber recommend […]
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Home & Design Trends 2021
Home and Design Trends for 2021 I think we can all agree that 2020 was a year to remember. For many of us, Spring 2020 turned our world upside down. Almost overnight, we found ourselves spending more and more time at home, both for work and for pleasure. And for even more of us, we […]
December 2020 Inspirations A Season of Thankfulness
Wood Flooring Made in America As 2020 comes to a close, there are not many of us who are sad to see this year go! And while it has definitely had its share of challenges, we count our blessings that we were able to stay open and stay busy throughout the entire year. So in […]
November 2020 Inspirations: Expansion and Efficiency
Growth News from Cochran’s Lumber For our November Inspirations, we invite you to take a tour of our recently renovated manufacturing facility! And while 2020 has certainly had it challenges, the professionals at Cochran’s Lumber realized the need to continually improve on equipment and production logistics for market growth and development. For the better part […]
Ending 2020 with Expansion and Efficiency
Wood Flooring Manufacturing Update Here at Cochran’s Lumber, we realize and appreciate the need to keep up to date with finishing techniques, product offerings, and equipment. And while we will always take pride in reclaiming the history of our great nation, we are equally as proud of our ability to look toward the future with […]
Southern Living Idea House 2020 Feature
Ideas, Design, & Floors for Living This month, Southern Living unveiled its 2020 Idea House. Cochran’s Lumber is proud to share that our hardwoods are a part of it! The Idea House is located in Asheville, NC, and is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery that inspired the interior design grounded in nature you’ll see in […]
Customize Wood Floors with Texture and Color
Incorporating Texture Into Floors Did you know that adding a texture to a Cochran’s floor can change both the style and the color of the flooring? Here is a brief overview of the types of texture that Cochran’s Lumber offers to its customer. Now the question becomes, which one will you pick? Circle Saw Kerf […]
Inspired White Oak: Easy, Breezy Flooring
June Inspirations: Easy, Breezy Flooring With beach season on the horizon, what better product to spotlight that our easy, breezy Frisco! Named after the picturesque secluded beach located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, our custom Frisco flooring, shown on 5” Live Sawn White Oak, has an airy feel that automatically brightens and lightens […]
European Oak Flooring from Cochran’s
Trending: The beauty of European Oak Flooring For several years now, European Oak flooring has been gaining traction in the United States and there is a good reason why. Its beautiful, durable, and oozes character and charm. Our clients love the simplicity and feel of our European Oak, which Cochran’s carries in both select and […]
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Ready to Serve
Open for Business and Ready to Serve Any prosperous company can trace its success to the quality of its employees. And while Cochran’s Lumber has enjoyed longevity with our clients, we are just as eager to boast on the longevity of our employees, many of whom have been with Cochran’s for over 20 years! These […]
Wood Floors and Color Options
What’s Your Favorite Color? One of my family’s favorite Christmas time movies, (or anytime really) is Buddy, a story about a candy-loving Elf who comes down from the North Pole to find his real father. One of the many famous lines from the movie is when Buddy answers the phone and says, “Buddy the Elf! […]
Live Sawn White Oak: Durable, Versatile and Fun
White Oak Flooring – Versatility and More Recently, Cochran’s Lumber had the pleasure of visiting a beautiful home constructed by the professionals at North Fork Design Build. (See our previous Inspirations post for all the gorgeous photos!) Over 3000 square feet, our character-rich Live Sawn White Oak was laid throughout the home, both in a […]