After using up scrap material by creating butcher blocks, the Thomas Creek got so much interest in the material, they started making full-scale wood countertops. Though comparable to granite in price, the maker says the wood tops fulfill people’s needs for warm surfaces.
Lauren joined Hanley Wood in 2006 with a focus on bringing trends and new products information to professionals in the residential construction industry. When she's not in the office, Lauren travels to industry trade shows nationwide to check out those trends and products first-hand.