How To Remodel with Douglas Fir

Warm up a new addition or highlight existing architecture with the right choice of wood—we recommend Douglas fir, a hardwood native to the western coast of the United States. Slideshow

Know the value of existing materials. When a couple decided to renovate their A. Quincy Jones-designed midcentury home in Los Angeles, they kept the tongue-and-groove Douglas fir ceilings instact (along with exposed concrete block, redwood siding, and abundant windows). Photo by Spencer Lowell.