Staircase and Wood Tread A stairway of white oak, oiled to impart a matte finish, leads into the apartment. The residents left the design decisions up to K-Studio, only requesting that the house have a "contemporary and calm" feeling.  Photo 7 of 20 in How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common Types from More Modern on the Inside: Slab Apartment, Athens

How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common Types

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More than 600 species of oak that exist in the world, but the most readily available are red oak and white oak.