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If you’ve been scrolling design blogs, browsing Pinterest, or watching renovation shows lately, you’ve probably noticed a warm, cozy shift in interior style. Walls, ceilings, trim, built-ins—sometimes even floors—all wrapped in natural wood. This growing movement is called Wood Drenching, and it’s rapidly becoming one of the most accessible and creative trends for DIY homeowners. […] The post Wood Drenching: Why DIYers Are Covering Their Homes in Natural Timber appeared first on NELMA.

Nestled in the Catskill forest just outside Woodstock, NY, the Woodstock Poolhouse is a sleek, 2,000-square-foot retreat designed by North River Architecture & Planning. At only 18 feet wide, the structure threads gracefully between towering trees, creating a serene escape with a 60-foot indoor lap pool, spa bathroom, exercise room, and a covered deck that […] The post Dive in to Eastern White Pine appeared first on NELMA.

The Treehouse at Harvard University (designed by Studio Gang) uses exposed mass timber to create a “climb-into-the-treetops” gathering space. Why wood? Because it offers warmth, structure, and sustainability — and shows how material choice matters. About the Project The “Treehouse” is a new 55,000 sf (approx.) conference and event facility at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus […] The post DIY Lessons from a mass timber treehouse appeared first on NELMA.

Why Local Eastern White Pine Belongs in Your Next DIY Project Welcome to The Local Wood Revolution When you pick up a board of Eastern White Pine (EWP), you’re holding a piece of New England’s legacy — and a smarter, more sustainable building choice. For today’s DIYers, “green building” isn’t only about recycled materials or […] The post Building Smarter, Not Farther appeared first on NELMA.

Why “grain popping” is emerging as a must-do step in wood finishing A design trend is quietly gaining momentum among architects, finishers, and DIYers alike: applying a prefinish water “pop” to open up wood grain and let the stain truly sing. The technique—often called water popping or grain raising—is becoming a go-to for richer, deeper, […] The post Grain Popping Emerges as Design Trend To Watch in 2026 appeared first on NELMA.

A Golden Opportunity for Appearance-Grade Lumber HGTV designer Mika Kleinschmidt, star of 100 Day Dream Home, has declared it: wood paneling is making a comeback. In a recent interview with Country Living, Kleinschmidt noted that while shiplap has dominated design trends for years, homeowners are now embracing the beauty of natural wood in its raw […] The post Don’t call it a comeback. appeared first on NELMA.

Dolly Varden Siding — A Classic Profile The name Dolly Varden carries history, craftsmanship, and color—appearing both in the world of architecture and in the streams of the North Pacific. In New England, Dolly Varden refers to a beloved lumber profile in eastern white pine. Across the continent, it’s also the name of a brilliantly […] The post Dolly Varden: From Siding to Salmon appeared first on NELMA.

David Baker Architects’ conversion of a 1900s masonry building in Birmingham, Alabama, into the new Wyatt Builds headquarters demonstrates how adaptive reuse can be both resourceful and deeply human in character. The 5,530-square-foot office, completed in 2024, embodies the firm’s ethos of “doing more with less” through selective demolition, material preservation, and strategic new insertions. […] The post Commercial Rehab: A study in Brick and Pine. appeared first on NELMA.

As children we dreamed of building tree houses. Then why as adults when we actually have the means and wherewithal do we settle for anything less than wood?  If your house is made out of wood, congratulations: You Live In A Treehouse! In Portland Oregon’s verdant landscape, a deep-rooted affinity for wood runs through the […] The post Wood as Echoes of Childhood appeared first on NELMA.

Look at this serene lakeside retreat by Disbrow Iannuzzi that not only looks stunning but feels deeply human—rooted in nature, storytelling, and the timeless beauty of wood.  It’s also a masterclass in how wood and biophilia can be woven together: Warm, tactile ash interiors imbue every room with comfort and calm. Expansive glass and timber […] The post A Masterclass in Biophilic Resonance appeared first on NELMA.