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Live edge or straight edge? It’s one of the most important design decisions when creating a custom wood piece—and it goes far beyond aesthetics. In this guide, we break down how each style influences the look, feel, and function of your space, from sculptural, organic forms to clean, architectural lines. We also explore one of the most exciting design approaches right now: combining both styles in a single piece. 

Choosing the right wood slab is about more than just picking something beautiful—it’s about finding a piece that fits your space, performs over time, and brings your vision to life. In this guide, we walk through everything you need to know, from selecting the right species and size to understanding grain, edge styles, and the critical role of proper drying.

Solid wood shelving is one of the most beautiful ways to bring nature indoors. From live edge slabs that preserve the natural shape of the tree to clean cut-edge shelves for modern interiors, discover how 6/4 and 2" slabs create stunning, functional storage—and how to choose the perfect pieces at CS Woods.

Rocky Mountain Dry is the CS Woods standard for kiln-dried wood that is truly ready to build. In one of the driest climates in the country, we carefully dry and condition every slab to ensure long-term stability, reduced movement, and dependable performance. Whether you're a woodworker, designer, or homeowner investing in a statement piece, RMKD means no extra drying time, no guesswork, and no surprises — just wood you can trust from day one.

There are moments when a design choice becomes more than a trend—it becomes a way of living. As we look ahead to 2026, one thing is clear: this is the year of the wood bar top. Not because it’s flashy. Not because it’s fleeting. But because a solid wood bar top brings together everything people are craving right now—warmth, beauty, functionality, authenticity, and connection. In a world that feels increasingly digital, disposable, and rushed, wood bar tops anchor us back into something real. Something human. Something lasting.

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...

As the golden warmth of autumn gives way to the crisp sparkle of winter, we enter what we lovingly call the Hospitality Season—that beautiful stretch of time in November and December when our homes become gathering places, creative spaces, and the heart of how we celebrate the people we love. Across Colorado and beyond, kitchens hum with activity, living rooms glow with laughter, and dining tables become the center stage for the rituals that make the season meaningful...

A custom solid wood slab table is more than furniture—it’s a living piece of art, a centerpiece of home life, and a legacy that can last generations. At CS Woods, we've refined a process that blends client collaboration, craftsmanship, transparency, and logistical excellence to turn your vision into a stunning, durable custom piece. Below is your guide to how it happens—from first contact to delivery day—and how you can take part every step of the way.

Walk through the forests of Colorado, and it won’t be long before you spot one of the most important trees in the West—the Douglas fir. Towering, rugged, and elegant, this species is as much at home in the Rockies as it is in mountain ranges across the globe. But the story of how the Douglas fir became known and celebrated worldwide is one of exploration, science, and a legacy that reaches all the way back to a curious Scottish botanist named David Douglas.

When you picture a truly inviting home, one of the first images that comes to mind is a place where people can gather, relax, and connect. For centuries, one of the simplest and most versatile pieces of furniture has been the bench. From medieval great halls to modern dining rooms, benches have offered not just a practical seating solution, but also a sense of warmth, community, and timeless style. At CS Woods, we bring that tradition into the present ...

In the world of commercial design, few elements captivate and ground people like wood. The rich tones, organic textures, and sheer presence of solid wood have the power to transform sterile lobbies into immersive environments, and nowhere is this more true than in the creation of show-stopping, biophilic statement pieces. From massive live-edge conference tables and carved seating installations to sculptural art made from tree roots and trunk segments, wood connects people to nature and elevates spaces into destinations.

As specialists in harnessing the power of wood, we excel at creating sustainable, biophilic, instagrammable showstoppers; functional environmental art that breathes life and luxury into the largest spaces. For this project we partnered with the design firm to create one-of-a-kind structural moments for the community space at One River North that would provide a social gathering space and utilitarian surface. One River North features open-air terraces and soaring walls of glass, all encased in a first-of-its-kind sculptural façade.