Tag: wood

Tag: wood

Indoteak Design Featured in Meyer-Davis Designed Hotel

Chicago is a wonderful town to visit. While Fall may its most stunning time of year, with the lake looking like an ocean and people out and about all over town, It holds a dear place in the depths of winter as well. Lake Shore Drive buried in snow and people walking briskly down Wacker… “Chi-Town” has to be experienced to understand the energy it emits.

Conference-goers have been accustomed to the finest hotels that line the canal all the way to Navy Pier. The Swiss Hotel was a favorite for many years and now the splashy new “W” Hotel by Marriott, designed by the geniuses at Meyer Davis, sits high upon that list.

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Holistic Teak: The Healing Properties of Reclaimed Teak Wood

Tectona Grandis or teak as you know it, is renowned throughout history as a sacred tree for many different reasons. Ancient mariners used the wood because of its amazing resistance and endurance to water and the elements, very much the same reasons as to why boat builder,interior designers and furniture artisans still prefer using the species to this very day.

The teak tree, if left alone, can reach an age of 1500 year and 46 Meters in height. Desired for its structural stability, unparalleled durability, resistance to decay, insects and water, teak has become one of the most used and desired woods in the world.

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Reclaimed Teak Masterpiece Residence In San Diego

In the northern region of San Diego county lies a small community that was once an artist and hippie sanctuary in the 1960’s. The once rural town has adopted the tag line: “Keep Leucadia funky.” With its eclectic selection of stores and restaurants, the beachside town of Leucadia was once covered in flower farms and large pine trees, giving it a feel and vibe as unique as the people who live there. The area has been developed thoughtfully, keeping the the soul of the community intact and just as “funky” as ever.

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Donavon Frankenreiters Jaw Dropping Reclaimed Teak Airstream

Musician Donavon Frankenreiter Creates A reclaimed teak/Boat Wood Covered Work of Art

There was a time when Donavon Frankenreiter wasn’t the well known musician he is today. He once travelled the world as a professional surfer, hanging with the elite of the sport. He travelled from exotic location to exotic location, surfing the worlds best waves and enjoyed the camaraderie of being on tour with his best friends. His personality lit up any event, party or get-together and soon Frankenreiter and his magnetic personality found himself looking at bigger opportunities in life than the surf.

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The Tiny House Project by Ben Hayward

Tiny House: “A small compact living space gaining popularity with young adults looking to downsize their living space and save money.”

Ben Hayward and Indoteak Design teamed up late last year for a project Ben had lined up with HGTV and their program, Tiny House. His concept was to create a unique, totally original mobile home that had a green footprint, a bold design and beauty inside and out. When he asked us to provide the tile for his bathroom, we jumped at the chance to be involved.

Over the months that followed, we found that Ben was a great communicator who was very driven by his passions and his goals.

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Indoteak Design Outfits Billabong Showrooms

The name Billabong has become an iconic name within the surfing world. Over their storied 40-year run, they became the leader in the surf-wear industry that pioneered the beach culture & introduced it to the masses. The brand is now as recognizable in Ohio as it is in Hawaii or California. Billabong rose to fame within the surf culture in the 1980’s, releasing classic surf films “Pump” and “Filthy Habits.” These films showcased their influential athletes like Mark Occhilupo and the late Andy Irons.

Billabong features many global showrooms. Locations are in Newport Beach, New York and Honolulu to name a few.

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Indoteak Design and Interior designer KW Designs Create Magic in Solana Beach

Indoteak Design recently finished the new construction of a green, net zero residence located on Holmwood Lane in Solana Beach overlooking the small beach town of Cardiff and its famous lagoon. Our engineered flooring is 100% reclaimed teak wood from Southeast Asia, made from buildings that were slated for demolition. We step in to buy the beautiful old wood, sometimes 150-300 years old and repurpose it, into beautiful products like flooring, tile and siding.

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