One of our favorite parts of partnering with John Colaneri is seeing how he turns everyday spaces into places you want to spend time. He’s brought Stikwood into project after project, and we love having him in the Stikwood family. His signature mix of natural texture and thoughtful design? Always worth a closer look.
This renovation gives us plenty to love—and plenty of ideas to borrow. John brings Stikwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood and Slatwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood together throughout the home, from a character-filled entryway built-in to striking slat walls around the living-area windows and above the fireplace. Each feature gets its own moment, while the wood’s warmth and texture tie it all together.
A Transformation That Goes Beyond the Walls
This was more than a quick refresh. The before photos follow a substantial renovation—from the original interiors through framing, drywall, and finishing work. Once the dust settled, the wood features helped give the home a whole new personality.
Light-colored floors and walls keep things bright and open, while dark window frames, trim, and cabinetry bring the contrast. The wood is the welcoming middle ground—full of natural variation that softens the crisp palette.
The result? Clean lines that still feel cozy, and rustic texture without going all-in on a rustic room.
An Entryway With Character Built In
First stop: an entryway that makes coming home look good. Near the staircase, a built-in combines dark cabinetry, a bench, hooks, and lower storage cubbies. Behind those hardworking details, vertically arranged Stikwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood planks turn the wall into a feature of its own.
Look a little closer, and the variation between boards steals the show. Gray and brown tones pop against the dark painted surfaces, adding character without competing with the built-in’s clean shape.
Proof that you don’t need to cover an entire room to make an impression. A well-placed wood accent turns this everyday drop zone into a spot worth a second look.
Slatwood Brings Rhythm to the Living Area
In the living area, Slatwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood sets a different mood. Slim slats and dark gaps bring rhythm and depth, while the weathered surfaces keep the look warm and full of character.
Rather than stopping at the windows, the slats wrap around them, bringing the tall, dark-framed openings right into the design. Daylight does the rest, highlighting the wood’s texture and revealing new details as you move through the room.
And then there’s the fireplace. The same slatted look rises above a substantial wood mantel, with a patterned fireplace surround below. Vertical lines, a strong horizontal mantel, and contrasting textures give this focal point plenty of personality.
A Shared Material, More Than One Look
The slat detail makes another appearance around a white door, this time with Slatwood in Dark Oak. Pale adjoining walls and the white door keep the backdrop simple, letting the darker wood take center stage.
Two finishes, a shared sense of warmth. Reclaimed Weathered Wood connects the Stikwood entryway and the earlier Slatwood features around the living-area windows and above the fireplace, while Dark Oak gives the slat wall around the door its own distinct look. The wider entryway planks show off each board’s natural variation, while the slat walls play up pattern, shadow, and height.
That’s an idea worth borrowing from John: a home can feel connected without repeating the same feature in every room. Let the material tie the spaces together, then give each one its own twist.
Find Your Starting Point
Have a wall in mind already? Whether you’re planning a full renovation or giving one overlooked corner a little love, start where texture could make the biggest difference. Think an entryway backdrop, a living room feature wall, or that blank space you’ve been meaning to tackle.
Explore Stikwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood, Slatwood in Reclaimed Weathered Wood, and Slatwood in Dark Oak, and order samples to see how the colors and textures work with your home’s light, finishes, and furnishings.
