Ideas & Journal
Room guides, care tips and stories from our workshop
How deep should your sofa be?
Seat depth, arm height and room size decide how a sofa feels for years. Here is a simple way to measure your space and choose a depth you will sink into.
Caring for solid oak through the seasons
Dry winters and humid summers both leave a mark on oak. What it needs through the year, which oil to use and how often to refresh it.
Small dining room, big table
Five layouts that seat six without crowding the room — with the measurements you need to keep chairs moving and walkways clear.
Layered light for long winter evenings
Pendant, table and floor lamps working together: how to build warm, layered light that still feels good long after 4 pm.
Inside our North Loop workshop
Meet the makers who finish every frame by hand and test every drawer before it ships — a morning in our Minneapolis workshop.
An entryway that stays tidy
A bench, a few hooks, a mirror and one simple rule for shoes — how to make the first step into your home feel calm.