Why Everyone’s Leaving the Wood Grain Visible (And Why It Changes the Whole Room)
In 2026, more designers are choosing to let materials look like themselves. That means less opaque paint, fewer heavily pigmented stains, and a noticeable move away from high-gloss surfaces that flatten the character of wood. In their place, we are seeing natural grain, knots, saw marks, tonal variation, and age become part of the design
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