WHEN IT COMES TO DESIGNING YOUR HOME, THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!
Design inspiration can be found anywhere you look. From a chic new restaurant to a rustic wood shop, inspiration can reveal itself at every turn. Over the coming weeks, we’ll visit five shops throughout our region that sparked our interest and appealed to our interior design heart. Find an element that speaks to you—whether it be color palette, textures, or a unique use of lighting—then replicate that in your own home.
Fraser Wood Elements
We happened upon Fraser Wood Elements as we were strolling through Downtown Fredericksburg, VA.
We couldn’t resist the beautiful hand-carved wooden objects displayed in the window. Once inside, the reclaimed wood walls housed a collection of home accessories and specialty objects from regional craftsmen.
We asked owner David Fraser to give us a tour of the shop and tell us a bit about how the space came to be. We headed past the heavy rolling barn doors at the back, and up a flight of narrow stairs to a huge open loft that houses a collection of old barn wood, planks, spools, and wheels from long gone industrial uses. Fraser has always had a passion for reclaimed and recycled wood, knowing that the planks could be given a second life.
The store has become a source for designers and homeowners alike, offering a variety of woods including antique oak, cherry, chestnut, and the popular weathered barn wood. Back downstairs, we fell in love with the cutting boards and cooking utensils…a perfect addition to any kitchen. To learn more, visit fraserwoodelements.com.
Check back next week when we visit the Artful Lodger and Linden Lane, two design stores brimming with ideas!
We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2016 Issue of NEST Magazine. To view the full issue, click here!