The Backroom Journal

A farmhouse mudroom entryway with a solid wood bench, a sculptural tree coat rack holding coats and hats, boots on a mat and a narrow wood console with a basket
An Entryway That Survives Mud Season: Benches, Coat Racks and Shelves
How to set up a hard-working farmhouse entryway for snow and mud season: a sturdy bench, a coat rack, a console or shelf for keys and mail, and durable wood... Read more...
A live edge solid wood coffee table and a live edge bench beside a window with snow outside in a warm farmhouse living room, a mug and a book on the table
Living With Live Edge Wood: Care Through Dry Winters and Humid Summers
What live edge furniture is, why every slab is different, and how to care for live edge tables and benches through dry heated winters and humid upstate summers. Read more...
A low solid walnut TV console with drawers under a wall-mounted television, a record player on a wood stand beside it and plants in a cozy farmhouse living room
How to Choose a TV Console: Size, Height and Storage
How to size a solid wood TV console for your screen, the right viewing height, cable management, storage for media gear and where a record player stand fits in. Read more...
A newly built live edge solid wood floating bathroom vanity with a white vessel sink, a round mirror and a towel in a bright farmhouse bathroom
Choosing a Solid Wood Bathroom Vanity: Size, Style and Moisture
How to choose a solid wood bathroom vanity: floating vs. freestanding, sizing, sinks and faucets, and how a good finish keeps wood happy in a steamy bathroom. Read more...