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The more you know about hardwoods, the more you can do with them.

As a designer or manufacturer, you know choosing the right material can make all the difference. Now, the information you need to make that choice is easier to find.

Our new Choose Hardwoods resource section brings together practical information on species, grades, characteristics, applications, and more to help you compare options, solve challenges, and make smarter material decisions.

Whether you’re designing, specifying, sourcing, or manufacturing, it’s a resource built to help you get more from hardwood.

👉 Explore Choose Hardwoods: https://bit.ly/4rPzOcY

On this Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the people who make things that make our lives better.

We’re proud to supply the material, and even prouder to work alongside the people who have the skills to make amazing things.

NWH headlining the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Not quite.

Just a really big logo and some serious rock star energy!

It was a great night sponsoring the National Hardwood Lumber Association 2026 Better Together Reception in Cleveland. May hardwoods continue to rock!🎸

📍 Go Behind the Boards at NWH Eugene, OR, one of our key operations in the Pacific Northwest.

NWH's Eugene sawmill has been part of the region’s hardwood industry for nearly 60 years. Today, 98 employees bring a wealth of experience to an operation built to adapt to customer needs and produce high-quality Alder, Pacific Coast Maple, and Oregon White Oak.

👉 Meet the team. See the operation. Read the story. https://bit.ly/3UYv74b

White Oak, a robust hardwood from the Northern and Eastern U.S., is valued for its durability and versatile beauty. Known for its tactile grain and distinctive “flecking” in rift-sawn pieces, it is a top choice for architectural elements and fine furniture.

White Oak is adaptable in its uses, from traditional furniture and flooring to modern designs and even outdoor settings, thanks to its moisture and decay resistance—qualities that also make it ideal for making wh***ey barrel staves.

At NWH, we offer a range of White Oak thicknesses and grades from both the Glacial and Appalachian regions, tailored to meet the needs of manufacturers.

👉 Swipe through to see the grades we offer and how each is commonly used—then save this post as a quick reference for future projects.

Explore grades and applications:
▪️ Glacial: https://bit.ly/4cV2knt
▪️ Appalachian: https://bit.ly/4xgXdoG

Warm, natural, and beautifully modern.

This stunning kitchen shows how Alder can bring natural warmth and character to a contemporary space. The wood’s fine, straight grain and subtle color variations create visual depth while keeping the overall look clean and refined.

A versatile hardwood that adapts to diverse aesthetics and styles, Alder is a natural choice for cabinetry that feels both timeless and distinctly modern.

Photos courtesy of Crystal Cabinet Works Inc.
Designer: Amanda Fisher & Alicia Holubok
Dealer: A + A Home Designs
Photographer: Jill Ockhardt Blaufuss Photographer

Warmth is winning…

MasterBrand Cabinets 2027 cabinetry trends point to a continued shift toward richer, more natural kitchens, with wood finishes playing a bigger role. For the first time in 15 years, medium stains have moved into the top spot alongside light wood stains and creamy off-whites. Designers are also seeing greater interest in texture, natural materials and spaces that feel warmer and more personal.

Our take: This is about more than a shift in color. As homeowners look for warmth, texture and individuality, the natural grain and character of real hardwood become part of the design itself. And with a wide range of species, grades and appearances to work with, hardwood gives designers more ways to create spaces that feel distinctly their own.

👉 Read the article: https://bit.ly/4jjPAum

MasterBrand unveils 2027 cabinetry trends and finish of the year | Woodworking Network MasterBrand, Inc. released its annual trends report, informed by more than 2,000 kitchen design experts across North America. The report highlights a shift toward richer, nature-inspired materials, the need for multifunctional spaces and the debut of the 2027 Impactful Finish of the Year, Kanga*. To...

From Shanghai to Bangkok, our team spent a few great weeks connecting with the global woodworking and furniture industry. 🌎

NWH was proud to exhibit at Furniture China and Thailand International Woodworking, meeting customers, partners, and industry professionals while showcasing the quality and versatility of North American hardwoods.

We’re grateful for the conversations, connections, and opportunities to bring NWH hardwoods to markets around the world.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booths. We look forward to continuing the conversations!

Hardwoods have always been part of rock history. 🎸

From legendary guitars and drums to pianos and organs, hardwoods have helped shape the sound of generations.🎶

So, as a sponsor of the Better Together Reception at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during the National Hardwood Lumber Association Annual Convention, we thought we’d put a little hardwood history underfoot.

Keep an eye out for our floor decals celebrating legendary artists, iconic instruments, and the hardwoods that helped make them possible.

We’re proud to support NHLA, proud to be part of this industry, and looking forward to a great night in Cleveland.

When hardwoods win, we all win! ROCK ON!! 🎸

📍 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
📅 Thursday, September 17
🕕 6:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are $25 at the door!

Encouraging momentum continues for the residential furniture market.

According to the August 2026 issue of Furniture Insights, new residential furniture orders rose 11% in June compared with June 2025, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year growth. Year to date, new orders are now up 4%, while June backlogs increased 11% compared with a year ago.

While economic uncertainty remains, the continued strength in orders and growing backlogs are positive signs for furniture manufacturers and the hardwood industry that supports them.

As manufacturers look to keep pace with demand, dependable supply and consistent hardwood quality matter. NWH is ready to help keep production moving and support the opportunities ahead.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4r5eWOl

Residential furniture orders continue year-over-year gains | Woodworking Network While new residential furniture orders fell 5% in June compared to the prior month, they rose 11% compared to June 2025, continuing a streak of three consecutive months of year-over-year growth, according to the August issue of Furniture Insights. Approximately two-thirds of participants reported in...