05/11/2026
Everybody wants bright modern floors right now… but most of them end up looking flat and lifeless.
This is hickory stained white — and instead of trying to eliminate the natural variation, we leaned into it.
The knots, mineral streaks, grain movement, and contrast are still there… just softened enough to create a cleaner modern feel without losing the personality of the wood.
Honestly, this species can go sideways fast with light colors if the process isn’t controlled correctly. Hickory has a mind of its own.
But when it works, you get something that feels way more organic than a perfectly uniform white oak floor.
Would you choose this over traditional white oak? 👇
