Winter in Iowa means long evenings and weekends spent indoors — which makes it the perfect time for woodworking projects. Here are some of our favorite builds using reclaimed lumber, ranging from a Saturday afternoon to a full weekend commitment.
Floating Shelves: Simple, beautiful, and endlessly useful. A few pieces of reclaimed oak or pine, some concealed bracket hardware, and you've got shelves with more character than anything from a big box store. The natural patina of reclaimed wood makes even the simplest shelf look intentional.
Barn Door: Reclaimed barn wood makes the most authentic-looking barn doors — because it actually came from a barn. We can supply tongue-and-groove boards or random-width planks depending on the look you want.
Dining Table Top: This is a bigger project, but the results are stunning. A tabletop made from reclaimed white oak or heart pine becomes the centerpiece of any dining room. We can supply book-matched slabs or edge-glued panels.
Accent Wall: One of the most popular uses for reclaimed wood. A single wall clad in mixed-species barn wood completely transforms a room. We offer pre-packaged accent wall kits with boards cut to length and ready to install.
Fireplace Mantel: A single massive reclaimed beam — hand-hewn for rustic character or smooth-sawn for a cleaner look — makes a dramatic fireplace mantel. We have beams from 4 to 16 feet long in various species.
Picture Frames: Small project, big impact. Reclaimed wood picture frames are perfect for gifts and can be made from scraps and offcuts. The weathered patina adds warmth that you can't get from store-bought frames.
These are just starting points. The beauty of reclaimed wood is that it brings character to whatever you build with it. If you need material for a winter project, drop us an email — we'll help you find the perfect wood for the job.