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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Project Spotlight: Gray Ghost + Hampton & Massie
Gray Ghost Wood Floor Finish It has been incredibly hot here in the Shenandoah Valley lately and we can’t believe that the heat is finally laying off a bit to usher in the end of summer. Cochran’s Lumber is so blessed to have stayed busy among the challenges of the pandemic and we want to […]
Wood Floor Patterns
Wood Flooring Pattern Design Why not add a pattern to your next wood flooring project? Over the years, our floors have been laid in many unique designs and patterns. Here are a couple of examples of how our clients have turned open concept spaces into beautiful distinctive “rooms” with custom herringbone, end grain, compass, and […]
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 […]
2019 Holiday Greetings from Cochran’s Lumber
Client Appreciation As we wrap up 2019, the professionals at Cochran’s Lumber would like to thank you for your continued business. It is because of you, our loyal clients, that we look forward to celebrating 42 years in 2020. Challenges & Growth As many of you know, 2019 proved to be a challenging year with […]
Wonders of Wide Plank Walnut Flooring
Luxurious Living in Virginia’s Apple Country Several months ago, Cochran’s Lumber partnered with Madera Floors to film installation of our wide plank and end grain floors at our client’s home located in the Northern Shenandoah Valley. Here it is again in case you missed it! Versatile Flooring Solutions Fast forward to today and the home […]
Custom Finish on LSWO
New Product: Sandalwood
September Inspirations: Custom Project Turns Into A Product Line Addition “In the era of big box stores, it is so refreshing to have something truly custom in our home.” When our client came to us with a vision of what she wanted to her hardwood floors to look like, our team worked together to create the one […]
Brush Arbor Homes
Classic Walnut Flooring
July Inspirations: Brush Arbor Homes & Classic Walnut Flooring Our Live Sawn Walnut flooring is the perfect combination of timeless beauty and unsurpassed durability. Wanting a floor that was a bit outside of the box, our friends at Brush Arbor Homes chose Walnut for its uncanny ability to bring richness and sophistication to any space. […]
Pros and Cons of Urethane and Oil Finishes
Urethane and Oil Finishes – Wood Flooring Cochran’s uses two different types of finishes when pre-finishing our flooring. When choosing what finish would be the best fit for your needs, the best decision will be made by considering how the floor will be used, maintained and cleaned. Urethane Finishing Urethane finishing protects the wood by […]
Antique Wood Flooring
The Versatility of Antique Oak and Pine Flooring For this month’s Inspirations newsletter, we are proud to share with you two spaces that feature our Antique Oak and Antique Heart Pine flooring. These two projects showcase not only the quality and uniqueness of our products but also our product’s ability to add warmth and character […]
Rift and Quartered Flooring
West Virginia Craftsman
by Warfield Homes
Inspirations from Cochran’s Lumber _____________________________________________________________________ Wide Plank Flooring for Open Spaces This custom West Virginia Craftsman, built by our friends at Warfield Homes, features our timeless Rift and Quartered White Oak floors. The unique grain characteristics of our Rift and Quartered floors made this hardwood a wonderful choice for their clients, who desired both clean […]
Saddle and Linen LSWO
Designer’s Custom Home
by Elizabeth Krial Design
Project Spotlight – Saddle and Linen Live Sawn White Oak Recently, we had the pleasure of visiting the home of Elizabeth Krial, owner of Elizabeth Krial Design. She gracefully opened up her exquisite home and spoke to us about the design Inspirations of her recently remodeled Northern Virginia home and office. Her choices? Our ultra […]
Miller and Blackwell Construction
Inspirations from Cochran’s Lumber The best period homes combine the craftsmanship and authenticity of bygone eras with the functionality of today’s modern lifestyle. This month’s Inspirations newsletter features a home that perfectly combines both of those aspects using our Antique Pine-Farmhouse flooring. Also, check out two additional projects that feature our classic American Red Birch […]
Versatility of Custom Flooring Finishes
Versatile Custom Finishes The classic feel of our American Red Birch flooring was an excellent choice for this custom home in Colorado. Complete with handcrafted cabinets in both the kitchen and dining room, our clients beautifully created a timeless, one-of-a-kind space to share with family and friends. Photos: Contrasting Elements with American Red Birch Comforting […]
Product Inspiration
Floors and Millwork
Product Inspiration: Gray Ghost Flooring Check out two more amazing projects which feature more or our flooring and mill working products! Our Live Sawn Gray Ghost flooring is the perfect fresh and airy choice for this Alexandria, VA home. Built by Doll Homes, Inc., the residence features an open floor plan and clean design lines, […]