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At Heritage Beam & Board, we pride ourselves on building genuine, long-standing relationships with our clients and partners. And yes, this takes time! But we believe one of the primary reasons Heritage is not only thriving but expanding as a business is we’re willing to invest in getting to know our clients and learn what they truly want. Then, when the time comes, we help bring their dream projects to life.

This reclaimed collaboration project in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, was a huge undertaking with several incredible partners: homeowner John, Andy Weber with John Michael Homes, and Eric Fell with Action Weld & Supply. And by “huge,” we mean it was the most work we’ve ever done in one home—designing and installing 15 major elements including a custom range hood, large staircase, bookshelf with a hidden door, a basement bar, custom beams, and backlit shelving. But let’s go back to the beginning when John approached us with a vision for his new home… A retired business owner, John came to us with many ideas and inspiration photos. He knew the feeling and aesthetic he was hoping to achieve, yet he was also open to suggestions for how we could help him build it. We went back and forth for months, figuring out how to bring his ideas to life and stay within his budget.

So you’ve got an idea for your home, work space, or an heirloom-quality piece of furniture – and now you need to decide what to build it out of. Wood is a great choice, say lots of experts including us at Heritage Beam and Board. But what are the options? We’re going to take an in depth look at reclaimed wood and learn: What reclaimed wood is Where reclaimed wood comes from The benefits of using reclaimed wood How to incorporate reclaimed wood into your project How to care for reclaimed wood How to get started on your next reclaimed wood project

This means, if your reclaimed wood “lives” in direct sunlight or in a room with big temperature or humidity swings, your reclaimed wood piece will change over time. It might crack, bleach, or yellow. And while these aren’t necessarily a bad thing, we think anyone with wood fixtures, furniture, or flooring in their home should be aware of the potential consequences of sun, heat, and moisture. So let’s dig in.

Transformed Into a Captivating Bar & Cocktail Lounge Area Picture transforming a space in your home and giving it new life. That's precisely what we accomplished with this marvelous home bar! This unique bar stands out as one of our most cherished designs and installations. Our client desired a vibrant and lively space for hosting gatherings, pushing us to think outside the box. When we stumbled upon the elegant landing in the front parlor room, we instantly recognized its potential to be transformed into a captivating bar and cocktail lounge area. The reclaimed wood countertops gracefully rest upon impeccably crafted, matte-finished cabinetry skillfully installed by Steve Basso. Above the bar, a magnificent railing crafted from a single piece of hand-selected, reclaimed wood adds a touch of rustic charm.

We’ve brought in a handful of gorgeous live-edge walnut slabs.

Installation Update

Much More Than A Place To Dine. It’s the place where we gather in joy and sorrow. Where you see your family grow and blossom. It’s where you make memories and share your dreams. We're ramping up our reclaimed table production. Round, square, traditional finish, - we've got it covered. Invest in your family table to make a space you all want to gather 'round.