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Timber! Design With Oak Like a Pro

From floor to ceiling, these applications show off the versatility of oak.

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In this Portland home, design firm Made arranged individually carved white-oak planks in a geometric pattern on the ceiling that repeats itself throughout the house. Beat Light pendant lamps by Tom Dixon hang above a custom dining table, also by Made.
In this Portland home, design firm Made arranged individually carved white-oak planks in a geometric pattern on the ceiling that repeats itself throughout the house. Beat Light pendant lamps by Tom Dixon hang above a custom dining table, also by Made.
In addition to improving the home's insulation, the architects inserted this skylight into the living area. Light reflects off bleached oak floors, further brightening the space. As with the previous home, this project is approximately 1,900 square feet in size.
In addition to improving the home's insulation, the architects inserted this skylight into the living area. Light reflects off bleached oak floors, further brightening the space. As with the previous home, this project is approximately 1,900 square feet in size.
White-oak stairs connect the first-floor living spaces with the upstairs sleeping areas.
White-oak stairs connect the first-floor living spaces with the upstairs sleeping areas.
Made from Tasmanian oak, the bunk beds, covered in Kivet duvets by Marimekko, can accommodate four.
Made from Tasmanian oak, the bunk beds, covered in Kivet duvets by Marimekko, can accommodate four.
"Shane wanted the largest fridge possible," Priftaj saus. "With this in mind, we selected the fully integrated Sub-Zero fridge and housed it in the tall oak wall unit to provide him with the maximum storage while keeping the space uncluttered." The ovens, microwave, and coffee machine are all housed within the unit and placed at an ergonimically optimized height.
"Shane wanted the largest fridge possible," Priftaj saus. "With this in mind, we selected the fully integrated Sub-Zero fridge and housed it in the tall oak wall unit to provide him with the maximum storage while keeping the space uncluttered." The ovens, microwave, and coffee machine are all housed within the unit and placed at an ergonimically optimized height.