| WOOD | from earth to trees humanity found a material to build with. A material we live with in everyday objects to the houses that shelter us, people are drawn to the qualities of wood. Some woods have become trend while others fall at waste side only because of their appearance to be undervalued. Soft woods now celebrated in the movement of #Scandinavian and #Japanese Influence. The idea of a floor being imperfect when the reality of knots and rings of a tree's story is the character inherit to what makes wood special. In Europe there is an appreciation for #patina, a #natural #patina not built on the face lift of stains or shiny gloss finishes. Process of understanding wood has encouraged a new appreciation of seeing wood in its honest form. From #lye to #oxidize to #fume to #oil to #wax and #soap finishes - exploration of wood takes a different course. #BCMade #BCStory #BarterDesignCo #Provide (at Provide)













