Specie Spotlight: Hickory

Ferche Millwork realizes that there are a variety of options to choose from when it comes to choosing a wood species for your home. With the large selection, and differences between each species, it can be an overwhelming process. Ferche Millwork is here to take the difficulty out of the decision making process. Ferche believes educating and informing consumers about wood is important and makes choosing the perfect wood easier, as each wood species is unique and can create a completely different feel in your home.

One option when it comes to choosing a species for your home is hickory. The hickories are split into two different groups: true hickories and pecan hickories (fruit bearing). The wood is virtually the same for both, and they are usually sold together. The species grows in the Eastern U.S., and many are unaware that hickories grow quite slowly; it is not unusual for a tree to take 200 years to mature. Another unique characteristic of hickory is it is the heaviest and hardest of the hardwood options. This means the species is very hard, stiff, and dense, making it a great and durable option for furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and paneling.

When it comes to the home, hickory is a popular hardwood for creating a rustic style. The main characteristic about this species from a visual standpoint is the wide range of color found within each piece and from piece to piece. Because of this, many choose to finish the wood in a clear coat. By doing this, the color is greatly emphasized and brought to life.

With its tough and durable nature, choosing to use hickory in your home allows you to be confident the species will last a lifetime. Hickory is a wood to take pride in with the long growing process, and it is an option for those looking to create a relaxed, warm, and countrified home. 

Architectural Series Spotlight: Rustic

Ferche Millwork realizes the importance of being able to make the vision for your home come to life. Creating the vision can often be the hardest part, so Ferche offers a wide variety of mouldings to fit every style. Recently we created the Architectural Series, a professionally designed family of mouldings that coordinate with six distinct styles of décor. Last week, our blog featured the ‘Arts & Crafts’ family of mouldings. This week we turn the spotlight to the fifth group of mouldings in the Architectural Series: Rustic. 

Rustic architecture brings the outdoors into your home. Inspired by nature, this style offers a warm, comforting feel. The great news about rustic architecture is that it’s versatile and works well with other styles. So if you’re not sure you want to turn the feel of your entire home into a Rocky Mountain getaway, it’s okay to start with one or two rooms.

To enhance the rustic feel of your home, pair a Rustic Ferche moulding with:

• Exposed beams
• Stone accents
• Fireplace
• Pops of earthy color

With some finishing touches, you can easily make Rustic architecture feel rugged, or charming. To achieve a more rugged feel, furnish with rich colors and incorporate hints of leather, and metals such as cast iron.

For a more charming feel, incorporate the shabby chic style with lighter colors, and dainty patterns. Whatever look or feel you are going for, don’t be afraid to mix and match. The versatility of Rustic architecture lends itself to near-endless possibilities.

While creating that perfect vision can be challenging, finding the perfect mouldings for your home should not be. We’ve made the process of finding our mouldings easy, simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Visit your local lumber retailer.
2. Explain you would like the family of moldings that coordinate with the “Rustic” style in Ferche’s Architectural Series.
3. You’re done!

Here’s a preview of Ferche’s Rustic mouldings displayed in a natural knotty alder wood, keep in mind other types of wood species can be selected:

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