Finish Frenzy: End-Grain Wood

If you look to wood for your insides and want something that stands out — if in your countertops, walls, floors or furniture — look no more. End-grain wood is a gorgeous and eye-catching reply to your search.

What’s end-grain wood? Rather than cutting a plank of wood the length of the back, end-grain wood is actually cut a a 90 degree angle to the grain. This kind of cut results in a unique look exposing the character of the wood bands and graining. You may have seen this appearance everyday use, however see how designers are using this look in new ways.

This kitchen butcher block is a perfect case of an end-grain wood in everyday use. However, many architects and designers are currently taking this look and incorporating it into insides in different ways.

Beckwith Interiors

An accent wall of end-grain wood adds interest and warmth to any room. As it’s still an expected material, the design looks great in any area.

Beckwith Interiors

In a closer look at the former room, it’s more art setup than finish setup. End-grain wood was installed at alternating thicknesses here, producing shadows and graining contrasts.

Elad Gonen

Though end-grain wood is now making its way into modern interiors, it is a century-old method, used in chopping blocks as well as street paving for ages. The end-grain of wood is tough and holds up to tear and wear exceptionally well, making it ideal for almost any surface.

LDa Architecture & Interiors

The wood floor in this toilet is a perfect illustration of the way end-grain wood produces a durable finish that can work its way into any fashion.

MusaDesign Interior Design

Just have a look at using wood flooring in this contemporary high-rise. The end-grain wood floor warms up this very contemporary area, yet still provides an intriguing pattern, providing a contemporary spin on standard wood floors.

Rupal Mamtani

When you don’t want to make the commitment to utilize end-grain wood in a permanent setup, you are able to look to less permanent solutions. Furniture bits with drawers and doors faced with endgrain wood create a modern rustic look.

John Lum Architecture, Inc.. AIA

The surface of this accent table generates an almost exotic style for this distance that standard cut wood just couldn’t create.

If you adore the look of wood and would like to take it to some new and intriguing level in your house, investigating the use of end-grain wood for different surfaces in your area is crucial!

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