For a remodeler, reclaimed wood is rarely a blank-canvas decision. You’re working inside a home that already has a character — a 1920s Kenwood four-square with quartersawn oak trim, a South Minneapolis bungalow with fir floors that need to flow into a new addition, or a North Shore cabin where the client wants the great room to feel like it’s always been there. The [...]
When you search for reclaimed wood flooring for sale, you're really looking for two things: real, honest wood, and a company you can trust to deliver it. At Manomin Resawn Timbers, that's what we've been doing for twenty years. We're not a reseller or an online catalog — we reclaim the wood, mill it ourselves, and sell it directly to homeowners, builders, and remodelers. [...]
If you want a floor with real presence, wide plank reclaimed wood flooring is hard to beat. Wide boards show off the grain, color, and history of antique wood far better than narrow strips can, and because the wood is reclaimed old-growth, you get that look with genuine durability behind it. Here's what wide plank actually means, why reclaimed wood is the right material [...]
There's a particular hush that falls over a room the first time someone steps onto a reclaimed wood floor. They slow down. They look at their feet. Sometimes they crouch to run a hand across a board that was milled from a beam that stood in a Minnesota barn through a hundred winters. That reaction — part recognition, part wonder — is the whole [...]
A new lakeside home in northern Minnesota where reclaimed Antique White Oak, Elm, and Oak warm every room. The Interlachen Modern Lakehouse — a new build on the wooded shoreline of Gull Lake near Lake Shore, Minnesota. Every so often a home comes along that reminds us exactly why we do what we do. The Interlachen Modern Lakehouse is one of them. Set on [...]
The fireplace is the one feature every eye in the room returns to. It sets the tone of the entire space, not just literally but emotionally. It is where the furniture turns to face, where people gather, and where the eye lands the moment you walk in. When a living room feels flat or dated, the fireplace is almost always the highest-impact place to [...]
When homeowners want a space that feels grounded, inviting, and full of life, flooring is often where the conversation starts. The right wood floors can completely transform the atmosphere of a home, shaping everything from the warmth of a room to its sense of depth and permanence. In recent years, mid-tone brown wood floors have become a defining choice for homeowners, designers, and custom [...]
Wood is one of the oldest and most universal building materials on the planet; From the mossy-green countryside of Normandy to the minimalist interiors of Kyoto, cultures around the world have long relied on timber to express their deepest architectural values. Whether it's the half-timbered facades of European style homes or the restrained beauty of Japanese decor, wood has always been the material that [...]
A fireplace has always been more than just a source of warmth; it’s a natural gathering place, a focal point, and often the heart of a home. And when it comes to defining that space, few elements make a bigger impact than the right wood fireplace mantel. Reclaimed wood offers a unique opportunity to bring history, texture, and authenticity into your home. But with [...]
Creating a sustainable home often comes with a misconception that choosing environmentally responsible materials means compromising on design. But reclaimed wood rejects that idea entirely. It proves that sustainability and style aren’t competing priorities; they’re most powerful when they work together. As more homeowners and designers explore how to build a sustainable home, reclaimed wood continues to stand out as one of the [...]
Few design elements bring warmth and character into a space quite like reclaimed wood. With its natural textures, rich tones, and centuries-old story, this material offers something that new lumber simply can’t replicate. When cladding is used as a feature surface, it can completely transform a room’s feel while maintaining authenticity and craftsmanship. A reclaimed wood wall is one of the most versatile [...]
Your home should feel like it belongs to you, not a showroom, not a catalog, and certainly not a copy of someone else’s space. One of the most meaningful ways to create that sense of individuality is through materials that carry both history and intention. That’s where custom cut wood truly shines. Unlike mass-produced materials, custom cut wood that’s reclaimed allows homeowners, architects, [...]