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Home & Design Summer 2007 The Summer 2007 edition of Home & Design included a profile of designer Haleh Niroo, who included a large Walnut island top in her personal kitchen. The large island top, complete with three arcs, undermount sink, and an ornate Super Double Roman Ogee edge profile, is the perfect accompaniment to the elegant kitchen design. |
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The Morning Call November 2007 Grothouse Lumber was featured in a small business profile appearing in The Morning Call, a Tribune-owned newspaper serving Eastern Pennsylvania. Owners Paul and Denise Grothouse were interviewed for the article in conjunction with the company’s appearance on This Old House. |
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Kitchen & Bath Design News April 2007 Product & Literature Showcase featuring Grothouse wood surfaces. |
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LA weekly.com September 16-22, 2005 Architect Josh Schweitzer explains why you should tear down your house! His kitchen features a Grothouse butcherblock for food prep, shown with his wife Mary Sue Milliken of The Too Hot Tamalas. |
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Qualified Remodeler May 2005 An article on new trends in countertop surfaces included wood tops as a popular upgrade during kitchen remodels. The article included a picture of an edge grain Cherry countertop with a food-grade oil finish that was manufactured by Grothouse Lumber. |
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Gourmet February 2005 The February 2005 edition of Gourmet magazine featured a Wenge wood top by Grothouse Lumber. The top was included in an article on trend-setting serving dishes and utensils. |
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Home November 2004 Designer and food writer Deborah Krasner integrated one of Grothouse Lumber’s butcherblocks into her kitchen design, which is featured in the November 2004 edition of Home magazine. Krasner’s design rethinks the classic "work triangle" approach to kitchen layout, and the butcherblock is integrated as a functional workspace. |
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Gourmet November 2004 A Wenge cutting board by Grothouse Lumber was featured on the cover of the November 2004 edition of Gourmet. |
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Home & Design June 2004 Grothouse Lumber’s wood counters were listed as a creative counter surface in the June 2004 issue of Home & Design. The countertops were cited for their rich grain and distinctive appearance. |
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Kitchen & Bath Design News December 2003 The December 2003 edition of Kitchen & Bath Design news listed Grothouse Lumber’s wood butcherblocks and countertops as one of their most asked above products for 2003. |
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Kitchen & Bath Design News May 2003 An article on countertops in the Kitchen& Bath Design news May 2003 edition included Grothouse Lumber’s solid wood surfaces as a product trend for 2003. The article listed wood surfaces as “high performing, easy to maintain, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.” |
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Mother Earth News December/January 2003 Paul Grothouse is featured in a write-up on portable saw mills in Mother Earth news. Grothouse began his solid wood surfaces business by custom milling lumber for individuals and businesses. |

Grothouse Introduces Durata® Matte
Grothouse Lumber Company, the premier supplier of custom-built wood countertops, tables and bar tops, continues to revolutionize their solid wood surfaces by creating a Durata® Matte, the first lifetime finish in a ten sheen. Read more about Durata Finish »
Grothouse Butcherblocks featured in Wood Mode Kitchen Design
Wood Mode Cabinetry just completed another stunning kitchen to add to their design portfolio. The creative visionary is John Troxell, Director of Design at Wood-Mode. Read more about Butcherblocks »
Grothouse Pastore Tables and Countertops – The Latest Luxury Design Trend
Grothouse solid wood Pastore Tables are the latest design trend in today’s luxury homes. This style has a solid wood countertop that is mitered to solid waterfall legs, creating the appearance of a continuous surface that blends into legs. Read more about our Designs »
Paul Grothouse featured on Renovation Bootcamp™ with Robin Siegerman
Robin’s Tip of the Week, Paul Grothouse gives us the scoop on wood counter tops, their myths and facts and the surprising ways that wood can be used that you would never have imagined! Read more about Renovation »
The Grothouse Lumber Company featured in House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year
See the butcherblock table Tyler Florence designed for the 2011 House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year. Read about the Tyler Florence Design »
Grothouse ties for “Best of Show” at the New York Architectural Digest Home Design Show.
Grothouse tied for first place, receiving the most comments and votes from show attendees, exhibitors, ECPR fans and media members. Read more about the New York Show »