Cochrans Lumber
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 […]
Cochran’s Presents:
Sawmill Designs
Introducing Sawmill Designs In case you missed it, we did something huge this month. Sawmill Designs, a division of Cochran’s Lumber, is officially live. Cochran’s priority is still milling and finishing spectacular floors except now we have a division specially dedicated to crafting wooden pieces of that same Cochran’s quality. Beams, Barnboard, & Barn Doors […]
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 […]
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 […]
Client Spotlight
Reclaiming 6 Pastures Farm by Lodge Construction, Inc. and Reader & Swartz Architects, P.C.
Reclaiming 6 Pastures Farm When our client made the painstaking decision to remove a large barn from his Shenandoah Valley farm ‘6 Pastures’, he knew he wanted to somehow keep and reclaim a part of his farm’s treasured history, which dates back to the early 1700s and is now used as an event venue. Our […]
Client Spotlight
Windmill Hill
Attitude of Thankfulness From all of us at Cochran’s Lumber, we wish you, your family, and your business a most blessed Thanksgiving season. As we approach our 40th anniversary, we especially give thanks to all our customers for allowing us to be your trusted hardwood flooring source. We are grateful for your partnership and look […]
The Process of Reclaiming Barn Wood (Video)
We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the process of reclaiming the beautiful barn wood that we craft into Cochran’s Lumber products. This video features a local barn that was located in Leesburg, Virginia. If you have a barn and you would like it to be taken down, please contact us.
Product Inspiration
Reclaimed Materials
Product Inspiration: Reclaimed Materials In this month’s Product Inspiration, Cochran’s features our Tobaccowood flooring, reclaimed box beams, and custom barn doors in both a commercial and residential setting. Both spaces are fresh and stylish with the combination of our character-rich reclaimed materials and modern, contemporary finishes. Our reclaimed Tobacoowood flooring comes from the many old southern […]
Flags of Valor & Reclaimed Barn Board
Barns to Floors and Flags We hope you are enjoying your 4th of July. We wanted to take this opportunity and introduce local, fellow, craftsman, Flags of Valor. Brian and the team at FOV not only craft beautiful wooden American flags, but also serve a greater mission – giving veterans and combat veterans a shared purpose and fellowship […]
About Reclaimed and Recycled Wood
Where does Reclaimed Wood Come From? There are many sources of reclaimed wood, and much of it comes from the Virginia countryside that Cochran’s Lumber calls home. Some typical sources are: abandoned mills, sheds, and factories. houses that are not structurally sound enough to live in. pasture fences that have been torn down. barns and […]
INSPIRATIONS – Cochran’s Lumber May Newsletter
INSPIRATIONS For our May Newsletter – INSPIRATIONS, Cochran’s Lumber was delighted to sit down with our of our more recent customers, Windmill Hill Design Build. A custom home builder located in Alexandria, Va, Windmill Hill prides itself on creating one-of-a-kind spaces with the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship. We are delighted that our reclaimed […]
Custom Wood Doors
Design with Barn Doors If a barn door is part of your design dreams, look no further than Cochran’s Lumber. We have so many great-looking, handcrafted barn doors, your only problem will be choosing which one you like best. Our talented team of flooring experts can help you select the perfect wood to accent and […]
Where Does Flooring Wood Come From?
Wood Floor Sources Many people are surprised to learn that hardwood is considered the most environmentally friendly type of flooring. Wood manufacturing uses few chemicals, creates almost no toxic vapors, and relies on a system of tree farming that guarantees long-lasting sustainability. Renewable Resource In the United States, many hardwood tree farms harvest in a […]
What is Barn Siding
Giving New Life to Old Wood The Belly Love Brewery is making its mark as a local craft alehouse. It’s also making a strong style statement with a beautifully designed space that incorporates reclaimed barn wood. Let’s talk about the question – what is barn siding? The wood gleams with the blend of colors, sheen […]
Reclaimed Wood: Character Recycled
What is reclaimed wood? Reclaimed wood is wood that has been salvaged from its original purpose and used to build or create something new. Many people say that by using reclaimed wood, you are giving old wood new life because the wood is rejuvenated to its original glory. Where does reclaimed wood come from? There […]
Hardwood Flooring Holiday Tips
Hardwood Flooring So we have made it through Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, and this morning, as our office was decorating our little Christmas tree, I couldn’t help but begin considering my list of gifts for friends and family this year. Here are some hardwood flooring holiday tips. Wood Flooring Tips What better way to […]