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The Architectural Power of the Feature Wall
A well-designed feature wall provides orientation. It naturally draws the eye and establishes the primary direction of the space. This is particularly important in open-plan living areas where multiple functions share a single volume.
When the eye has somewhere intentional to land, the entire room becomes easier to read.
John Webster
Apr 163 min read


Shou Sugi Ban Fences
Random width in Sumiyaki Yakisugi is made for fencing and as you can see with this Sumiyaki finish (original charred), it brings a new textural look to a fence. Over the years the sumiyaki charred finish will gradually erode away, up to 30-40 years to reveal the beautiful wood grain patterns beneath. Or you can restain once every 7-10 years to hold the char. This is perhaps the only finish for an outdoor product that improves over time. The combination of shou sugi ban wit

Kate Bradshaw
Sep 5, 20251 min read


3 Finshes On One Timber Fence
Fence - 200x50 palings in Sumiyaki With this Yakisugi fence we start with a full heavy 3mm char for the Sumiyaki finish (original...

Kate Bradshaw
Sep 5, 20251 min read
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