Humans have been using wood for thousands of years in buildings, furnishings, tools, musical instruments, decorations, wallcoverings, flooring and more. The right wood can bring natural beauty, durability and a warm feel to your environment. How do you choose the right wood for your project? Choosing the right wood is about more than just the […]

Natural elements continue to be among the hottest design trends for homeowners and interior designers alike. Wood walls in interior design are a consistent favorite thanks to their warm, organic feel and understated elegance. Wood can give your home a rustic, welcoming feel or a sleek, modern look. Either way, you can transform the look […]

First impressions count especially when we’re talking about potential clients. What people see when they walk into your brick-and-mortar business can mean the difference between a customer and a one-time visitor. There’s no single rule about how to present your business to attract people. Ideally, however, your interior needs to reflect your brand to get […]

Wall trends come and go, but for years, walls have been fairly simple. For many, painted drywall has reigned supreme. However, modern homeowners and business owners are looking for something a little more personalized. In fact, textured walls have soared in popularity as one of the best ways to highlight the beauty and personality of […]

Notre-Dame de Paris is one of France’s most celebrated monuments. Built in the Middle Ages on the ruins of two even older churches, the foundation stone for the Cathedral was laid in 1163 by Pope Alexander III. Over the next century, construction continued as the choir, nave and other critical features were completed. Work was […]

Starbucks recently unveiled its Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo. This incredible Roastery is the fifth to open globally and offers more than 100 different coffee and tea beverages along with a variety of artisanal food offerings and merchandise. Starbucks originally opened in 1971 in Pike Place Market in Seattle but quickly grew in popularity and […]

Interior design and wood walls have a long history that dates back to the first wooden homes. However, what we are most familiar with as conventional wood paneling first became a hot commodity in mid-century modern homes. Considered quite stylish at the time, the trend was starting to wind down by the 80s. Once the […]

Wood has been used in construction for thousands of years. Architects and designers have created numerous ways to use wood in building materials, flooring, furnishing, wallcoverings and more using a wide range of trees, wood types and cuts. While other building materials have come and gone, none has had the continued popularity or sustainability of […]

Jacaranda has been crafting green building products for more than 40 years. It all started when our founder, Dan Whittelsey, Sr., began exporting veneer quality logs from Central America. The region rarely produced entire logs, but it did offer dimensioned lumber, which was highly prized by Japanese company Hokusan. Hokusan used the lumber to craft […]

Wood veneer offers an aesthetic, affordable solution for interior wallcoverings. Jacaranda’s extensive selection of species means that you can customize your look using your favorite wood, whether that’s conventional oak, maple or walnut or something a little more exotic such as Brazilian rosewood or teak. Veneers are made by making extremely thin slices in logs, […]