What You Will Learn
Wood is often considered when selecting a kitchen countertop or island, but its possibilities extend throughout the entire project. This webinar will explore how wood can be used as a unifying design element across architectural details, stair components, floating shelves, vanities, tables, desks, and other custom applications.
Through real-world examples, attendees will discover how repetition, contrast, species selection, grain orientation, construction style, finish, and scale can establish continuity between spaces while allowing each application to serve a distinct purpose. The presentation will also address practical considerations such as durability, moisture exposure, structural support, wood movement, fabrication, installation, and coordination with surrounding materials. Attendees will leave with a broader understanding of where wood can be incorporated and how to specify it successfully across a cohesive residential project.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify opportunities to incorporate wood beyond countertops through architectural elements, stair components, floating shelves, vanities, furniture, and other custom applications.
- Evaluate how wood species, grain construction, grain direction, thickness, edge profile, and finish influence the appearance, performance, and suitability of wood for different locations and uses.
- Apply key technical considerations including structural support, moisture exposure, wood movement, fabrication, installation, and coordination with adjacent materials when specifying wood elements throughout a residential or commercial project.
Featured Presenter
Sam Sloane
Strategic Accounts Manager, Grothouse
Samuel W. Sloane is a Strategic Accounts Manager with Grothouse. With the company since 2020, Sam covers 14 states, and has driven significant growth in Grothouse’s strategic partnerships.
Sam’s background in finance, manufacturing, training, and management allows him to assist dealer and designer clients with extensive personal and professional knowledge. Sam graduated from the University of Vermont, followed by studies at Middlebury College. He lived and worked in a number of varied international locations, including Italy, Spain, Russia and Hungary. Since 2001 he has resided in Texas, with connections to Fort Worth, Abilene and Houston. He enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving, listening to music, grilling, and spending time with family.
CEU Requirements
To earn a CEU for watching this webinar on-demand, complete the quiz below and notify our CEU department for credit: [Link]
Disclaimer: This quiz will be available after the webinar airs. We only offer two opportunities to take the quiz for CEU credit.
