There’s something about pine that people connect with. It’s refined yet rustic, making it the right design call for many projects like additions, kitchens and second homes or simple flooring upgrades.
The way I really feel, though, is that I love them! The texture, grain, knots, width and patina speak to me. I’ve installed wide plank floors on many projects and they easily become the understated centerpiece to many rooms.
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