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FRACTAL BENEFITS: BIOLOGY, GEOMETRY, AND YOUR WOODWORKING
Have you ever paused to consider the uncanny resemblance between your thumbprint and the rings of a tree? ... At CS Woods we use the largest piece of solid wood we can for project to preserve the elements of the natural world and their benefits. By using single slabs and bookmatches instead of glue ups, we maximize carbon sequestration, biophilia, and wellness of both the natural world and our own....
Tabitha Babbitt: Heroine of the Circular Saw
What is your favorite tool in your shop? Is it a special hand plane that stays sharp longer, a sander that has done its job without complaint for years, or maybe a saw that cuts the way you expect more often than not? Well, one of ours is the circular saw! We use a version of this type of saw almost every day. A ubiquitous tool in woodworking, we couldn’t do without ours...
How to attach a solid wood surface to a pony wall, CS Woods style
The most versatile wall in the house is a PONY WALL. Topped with a gorgeous solid wood surface from CS Woods, we can turn a humdrum room divider into a stunning bar top, kitchen island or counter, entry space, or so many other useful surfaces! After years of working on hundreds of walls...
Environmental Art: Think and feel better with wood on the wall
Check out the hottest new way to add the luxury and beauty of wood to your space! Hang it on the wall! As the health and wellness benefits of bringing nature indoors become more evident every day, people are searching for exciting new ways to add wood to homes and offices. Surfaces have long been the go-to method, with a beautiful table, bar or other usable horizontal expanse...
Wood Kitchen Islands and Island Extensions
At CS Woods, we are the experts in creating stunning wood pieces that make our customers' daily lives better through functionality as well as beauty. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and this is often the first place our clients seek to create a special place for their family. The kitchen island has become a place of convergence, bringing an opportunity to create, dine, entertain, and work.
Fallen Tree Seating Project + IIDA BEST Awards 2024
CS Woods was selected for The Fallen Tree Seating project, composed of four whole tree trunk seating structures in the newly opened Habitat Gardens, after having completed a boardroom table for the Denver Botanic Gardens. Made to look and feel like a part of the natural environment, they are created from huge local Denver Honey Locust trees that were urban reclaimed during a planned removal and donated to the project by the City of Denver.
How CS Woods Ensures Your Specialty Wood Project Stays Warp-Free and Durable
When investing in high-quality specialty wood from a trusted, family-owned business like CS Woods, it’s reasonable to want assurance that your premium wood product won’t succumb to warping or rapid deterioration.
Curate Your Office Space with High-End Custom Furniture from CS Woods
When it comes to designing your office space, premium bespoke furniture elevates your workspace. With CS Woods custom furniture, you’ll experience the difference a top specialty wood brand can make in both design and quality. Ensure you have beautiful yet durable furniture that will stand the test of time. Whether you’re an interior designer, business owner, architect, or woodworker, finding reliable suppliers for office furniture is a crucial part of transforming an office space.
Biophilia: The Greenest New Design Trend
Biophilia is the hot new design trend with its “roots” in the natural world! This newly established set of design techniques is putting people before profits in design and construction, and we are here for it! This is not just “another green building standard,” that we have seen come and go. It is an evolving understanding of just how interconnected humans are with the natural world.
CS Woods Story and Commitment to Sustainable Wood
If you’re familiar with CS Woods, you may know that we’re a multi-generational family business. Working with family may not be for everyone, but it sure is working for us! The passion for Collector’s Specialty Woods has been passed down through four generations. We each augment the caliber of CS Woods, using our unique skill sets to produce premium sustainable wood products and creating an unforgettable experience for our customers.