Why December Is the Perfect Time to Discover the Slab That Will Shape Your Home in 2026
December is a season of gathering. A season of warmth. A season when the heart of the home comes alive—through meals, conversations, holiday baking, shared laughter, and the joyful bustle of friends and family filling familiar spaces. It is also the season of dreaming ahead. As the year winds down and we take a collective breath, many of us begin imagining what our homes could be in the year to come: more inviting, more beautiful, more meaningful, more reflective of who we are becoming.
This is the moment when many people ask themselves:
What do I want my home to feel like next year?
And we hear the same answer every winter:
“I want warmth. I want natural beauty. I want something real.”
At CS Woods, that is precisely what we help people create.
Known for the Biggest Slabs — Yet, Driven by a Love for Home Projects
Across the country, CS Woods is known for our massive, architectural slabs—the kind used in hospitality projects, five-star restaurants, corporate headquarters, and large-scale custom builds. We love that work. Those pieces become landmarks.
But here is the truth we’re highlighting this December:
Our true passion is helping homeowners craft rooms that feel like art and home all at once.
Our warehouse is designed around the needs of residential projects:
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Dining tables that become gathering places for generations
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Kitchen islands where life happens—baking, chopping, late-night snacking, celebrations
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Bars for holiday cheer and everyday joy
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Console and coffee tables that redefine a room
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Shelving and built-ins that bring natural beauty into every corner of the home
Yes, we stock the breathtaking giants.
But the heart of our inventory—truckloads of specially selected logs—is chosen with you in mind: homeowners, designers, contractors, woodworkers, and the beautiful spaces you are building together.
Why We Buy the Trees We Buy
Every log at CS Woods is purchased with purpose. We take pride in acquiring the most extraordinary trees—ones that produce the cleanest, widest, most extraordinary slabs. But we are equally deliberate about bringing in logs of ideal size for the furniture people actually live with every day.
When you walk our warehouse at 4355 Monaco St. in Denver, you’re seeing wood that was chosen because it is perfect for dining tables, islands, coffee tables, shelving, benches, bars, mantels, and more. Not oversized for the sake of spectacle—but sized and milled for real homes, real families, real life.
The result?
The finest selection of homeowner-ready hardwood slabs anywhere.
The Holiday Showroom at the IDC: Where Inspiration Begins
Walking into the CS Woods showroom at the International Design Center (IDC) – 590 Quivas St., Suite 100 is like stepping into a celebration of possibility. During December, the showroom glows with seasonal décor—twinkling lights, warm textures, and beautifully styled holiday tablescapes that reflect the heart of gathering season.
Here, customers explore our curated spec pieces:
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Finished dining tables
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Console tables
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Coffee tables
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Shelving
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And other ready-to-go solid wood surfaces
People often visit simply to “see what CS Woods is all about”… and this is where the magic happens. Inspiration sparks. Ideas form. The imagination opens. They begin picturing what a table or island could look like in their home.
And then they take the next step—
they come to the warehouse.
The Warehouse: A Cathedral of Wood
There is nothing like walking into our warehouse for the first time.
Rows and rows of towering slabs.
Grain patterns that look like paintings.
The scent of freshly milled hardwood.
Beams of light catching edges and curves.
Stacks of walnut, maple, white oak, elm, sapele, claro, bubinga, and more.
It feels like entering a wooden cathedral—quiet, awe-inspiring, grounding.
This is why people come back with their families.
They want their kids, spouses, designers, contractors, or friends to help pick the slab that will become their table, their island, their bar, their mantel.
And while our website lets you browse thousands of slabs from afar, nothing replaces the lived experience of:
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Seeing the grain ripple and move
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Feeling the shape and weight
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Hearing the story of where each tree came from
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Working with our staff to find the piece that fits your project perfectly
The warehouse isn't just where the wood lives.
It’s where ideas come alive.
Meet the CS Woods Team: Experts Who Help You Shape Your Home
At the center of everything we do is our staff—people who have dedicated their careers to understanding wood, craft, and design.
When you walk through the warehouse or showroom, you’ll meet:
Lucas
Deep technical knowledge, creative problem solving, and a knack for understanding what a client is envisioning—even before they have the words for it.
Chad
Design-forward, detail-driven, and laser-focused on helping clients move smoothly from inspiration to installation.
Stephen
A pro at tracking down the right slab for custom projects — always with an eye toward beauty and low waste. He sees grain the way a painter sees color.
Kent
The legend - wood knowledge, sustainability, milling, and tree history. Every piece of wood has a story, and he can't wait to share it.
Each one is approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping clients find something extraordinary.
This team doesn’t just “turn dreams into reality”—they guide clients through a thoughtful, efficient, expert-driven process that ensures the end result is personal, meaningful, and beautifully made.
Why Contractors and Woodworkers Choose CS Woods for Their Entire Careers
Many of the woodworkers and contractors we serve have been coming to CS Woods for decades. Why?
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Our wood is milled to the highest standards
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Our slabs are stable, workable, and premium-grade
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We prioritize low waste and strong yields
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We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee
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We communicate clearly and support project needs
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We have unmatched consistency of quality
“We love your wood,” they tell us.
“We can’t work with anything else.”
Wood With a Story: Beauty Rooted in Sustainability
As you walk the warehouse, you’ll notice something special: every slab has a history.
We prioritize:
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Sustainably harvested sources
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Responsible global partnerships
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Urban salvaged trees
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Logs that would have been chipped or burned
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Ethical forestry practices
This wood does more than look beautiful. It:
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Sequesters carbon
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Eliminates toxic materials found in MDF/particle board
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Supports biophilic, natural design
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Brings warmth and life into a home
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Lasts for generations
Choosing real wood is an investment in your wellbeing, your home, and the planet.
The “From Slab to Table” Experience
Whether you’re a DIY woodworker or working with our fabrication team, the process is seamless:
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Meet our staff and share your inspiration, drawings, swatches, samples, or Pinterest boards.
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Tour the warehouse and choose the slabs that speak to you.
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Plan the details—size, shape, edges, base, finish.
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Fabrication begins with careful milling, flattening, and expert construction.
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Finishing brings the grain to life.
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Delivery or installation makes it part of your home.
Every step is guided, supported, and done with excellence.
December Promotions
Because December is a season of giving, we have a few gifts of our own:
⭐ Free Local Delivery on In-Stock Spec Pieces
Find something perfect in the IDC showroom or warehouse?
We’ll deliver it for free this month.
⭐ Free National Shipping on Slabs Over $5K
For clients who can’t make it in person—but want the perfect slab delivered straight to their woodshop or contractor.
⭐ Holiday Hours + Open Warehouse Days
Take advantage of your time off for a “walk through the woods.”
A Holiday Invitation
Whether you’re beginning a renovation, refreshing a room, building new, or simply dreaming… this is the perfect season to bring natural beauty into your home.
Come see us:
IDC Showroom
590 Quivas St., Suite 100, Denver, CO
Warehouse
4355 Monaco St., Denver, CO
Wander the showroom.
Explore the warehouse cathedral.
Meet the team.
Bring your contractor, designer, woodworker, or family.
Find the slab that becomes the centerpiece of your 2026 home.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Happy Holidays from the entire CS Woods family.
Here’s to a warm, beautiful, wood-filled new year.
Quick Links
🔗 Shop slabs online: https://cswoods.com/collections/all
🔗 Visit the IDC showroom: https://idcbuilding.com/cs-woods/
🔗 Holiday newsletter archive: https://cswoods.com/blogs/news
🔗 Contact the CS Woods team: https://cswoods.com/pages/contact-us