by ssbhayani | Dec 1, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
If you’ve been scrolling design blogs, browsing Pinterest, or watching renovation shows lately, you’ve probably noticed a warm, cozy shift in interior style. Walls, ceilings, trim, built-ins—sometimes even floors—all wrapped in natural wood. This growing movement is... by ssbhayani | Nov 19, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
Nestled in the Catskill forest just outside Woodstock, NY, the Woodstock Poolhouse is a sleek, 2,000-square-foot retreat designed by North River Architecture & Planning. At only 18 feet wide, the structure threads gracefully between towering trees, creating a... by ssbhayani | Oct 30, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
The Treehouse at Harvard University (designed by Studio Gang) uses exposed mass timber to create a “climb-into-the-treetops” gathering space. Why wood? Because it offers warmth, structure, and sustainability — and shows how material choice matters. About the Project... by ssbhayani | Oct 22, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
Why Local Eastern White Pine Belongs in Your Next DIY Project Welcome to The Local Wood Revolution When you pick up a board of Eastern White Pine (EWP), you’re holding a piece of New England’s legacy — and a smarter, more sustainable building choice. For today’s... by ssbhayani | Oct 16, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
Why “grain popping” is emerging as a must-do step in wood finishing A design trend is quietly gaining momentum among architects, finishers, and DIYers alike: applying a prefinish water “pop” to open up wood grain and let the stain truly sing. The technique—often... by ssbhayani | Oct 2, 2025 | #NELMA, Industry News, News
A Golden Opportunity for Appearance-Grade Lumber HGTV designer Mika Kleinschmidt, star of 100 Day Dream Home, has declared it: wood paneling is making a comeback. In a recent interview with Country Living, Kleinschmidt noted that while shiplap has dominated design...