Love of Live Edges

live edge wood slab with beautiful detailing created by Fuelling Woodworking
Wood Slabs Too Paul and Kim Fuelling love cutting edge wood slab projects, boldering on the rocky outcroppings of the Blue Ridge Mountains and working with live edge wood. The couple combine a natural element to compliment their retro-modern style into fresh and delightful wood slab designs. Both are classically trained artists and independent business owners.  They appreciate creativity but balance … Continued
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Touchdown!

Close up of the poplar bark shingle wall covering at the Bronco's VIP lounge
Super Bowl Win Starts At Home More than 114 million American football fans watched the Super Bowl this year.  Winning teams and team owners know the importance of fans during game day.  So what do fans care about?  After home team wins and between touchdowns and beer runs, they want ease of movement, good seats … Continued
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Media “Touching on” Bark Wall Coverings

The 3D texture Poplar bark wall covering begs to be touched
Over 100 Well Positioned Media Outlets have featured The Bark House®. Below, you will find exceprts about the compelling nature of touch, texture and connection created when designing with the company’s Bark Wall Coverings. The attraction is unmistakable. There is also a short list of BLOGs talking about The Bark House®. Full articles and blogs … Continued
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12 Romantic Getaways Adorned in Bark

From the heart of the mountains of North Carolina to the soul of a bustling urban center in Berlin, Germany, nothing says “I Love You” more than Romantic Getaway spots with nature’s adornment. We’re sharing one destination with romantic wooden architecture for every month and wishing you a year full of love.     1  … Continued
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1 is the Nature of the Place

1 Hotel in NYC - front - bark house bark panels in elevators
If you rang in the New Year watching the ball drop on Times Square in New York City, I hope you stayed at 1 Hotel to balance the bustle of the crowd with respite in nature.  It’s a 15 minute stroll or 10 minute bus ride.  With everything at your fingertips, the two places still … Continued
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Three Projects Using Yellow Birch Bark for Wall Coverings

Birch Wall Covering Linville NC Dianne Davant Interiors
  Project:      Three Small Spaces With A Big Impact     Designers:  Pam McKay,  Dianne Davant Interiors General  Contractor:  Baxter Norris Location:  Linville, NC Style:  Rustic Lodge       Designers: Locati Interior Design General  Contractor:  JNL Innovative Construction Location:  Fairway, KS Style:  Rustic Traditional         Designers:  Steve Silver, Boone Construction Co General  Contractor:  Boone Construction Company Location:  Boone, NC Style:  Mountain Rustic     … Continued
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White Birch Storefront – Power in Balance

Lululemon's Storefront at Crossgates Mall
Project: Lululemon Retail Storefront Architect: BKA Architecture and Interiors – Brockton, MA Location: Albany NY Style: Modern Product Integration: The Bark House® at Highland Craftsmen Inc® White Birch Veneer Panels Photography: Dexter Davis Photography Comments:  Employees note that people do a double take to see if it’s real.  They appreciate a fresh, natural look for the mall.   Each store is rooted in the original mission to be a community hub where people could … Continued
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