Welcome to Behind the Barn Doors
We're so happy you're here. You'll find much to explore in this space, like everything you didn't know you needed to know about care for your BirchBarn products, trends in interior design, interviews with staff, clients and partners, recipes, as well as a touch of education on our process. Thanks for dropping by - now get comfortable and dig in!
Behind the Barn Doors
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Interior Design 
Wood is the Main Character
The look of natural wood grains inside the home is taking root in the design world. Perhaps this a sign that we're craving spaces that induce calm ...
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Stories 
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Gift Ideas 
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Time to Pivot
Most people don’t realize that wood is physically warm to the touch, especially when compared to a stone surface that is always cold…which is just ...
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Stories 
Love the Wood: The BirchBarn Designs Story
It all started with a cutting board and a desire to make cool things out of wood inside a garage that had a barn-like feel.
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Stories 
How you do anything is how you do everything
We began with colorful, hardwood cutting boards, but Matt was never going to be satisfied to just be the cutting board guy. Our new digital marketp...
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Hope this doesn't leave a STAIN on our relationship
We are often asked to stain our custom designs, but the answer will almost always be no. For us, the shades of wood that nature offers is all the p...
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White Oak: Unique, Polished, but Still Rustic
White oak has been having a moment in interior design for a few years now, but shipbuilders have known its worth for centuries. In this Q&A, Ma...
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Wood Cutting Boards > Plastic Cutting Boards
For years, people assumed plastic boards were “cleaner” because you could toss them in the dishwasher. Sounds logical, but science says otherwise.
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BBQ 
The Best Chicken Fajitas for Summer BBQs
Let's kick off Memorial Day weekend with the ultimate recipe swap. Tex-Mex Chicken Fajitas to impress your BBQ guests.
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Charcuterie Boards 
FAQ: Tips for Engraving a Custom Gift
With custom engraving, there are many ways to personalize a gift. Sometimes too many ways. Luckily we've rounded up some of the best ways to engrav...
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Picking the Right Cutting Board: Tips from a Woodworker
You've decided to buy a wood cutting board. Awesome! Now the question is, how to pick the right board?
