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Venice Beach Modern Residence with Reclaimed Douglas Fir and Walnut

Residential | Venice Beach, CA | 2024

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Type

Residential

Location

Venice Beach, CA

Year

2024

Area

2,100 sq ft

Materials

1,600 board feet of reclaimed Douglas fir and walnut

Timeline

9 weeks

Budget Range

$95,000 - $125,000

Wood Species Used

  • Reclaimed Douglas Fir (stairs & ceilings)
  • Black Walnut (cabinetry & island)

Finishes Applied

  • Waterborne matte poly on fir
  • Hardwax oil on walnut

Project Story

A new modern build near the Venice Boardwalk sought warmth and sustainability through reclaimed wood accents.

We supplied tight-grain Douglas fir for ceiling cladding and an open-tread staircase, prefinished in a waterborne matte poly.

Black walnut was crafted into kitchen cabinetry fronts and a waterfall island top finished with hardwax oil.

Exterior soffits repeat the Douglas fir cladding, visually extending interior warmth outdoors.

The result balances crisp modern lines with tactile reclaimed wood, tying the home to its coastal context.

Before & After

BBefore

The project was a new shell with drywall and concrete floors; design called for sustainable wood to soften the minimalist aesthetic.

AAfter

Installed reclaimed fir ceilings and stairs plus walnut casework created a warm, refined interior that remains beach-friendly and durable.

Material Specifications

Ceiling & Soffits

Reclaimed Douglas fir, nickel-gap cladding, waterborne matte polyurethane.

Stair Treads

Reclaimed Douglas fir, 2.25" thick, open-riser detail, matte finish.

Cabinetry & Island

Black walnut veneer and solid edges, waterfall slab island with hardwax oil.

Project Timeline

1

Design Coordination

1 week

Matched cladding profiles and stair details to architect’s drawings.

2

Material Prep

3 weeks

Denailed, milled, and prefinished fir; selected walnut slabs and veneers.

3

Install

4 weeks

Installed ceilings, stairs, and cabinetry with GC; coordinated finishes sequencing.

4

Finish & QA

1 week

Final touch-ups, sheen checks, and punch list with owners and architect.

Challenges & Solutions

Challenge

Salt-air environment near the beach.

Solution

Specified waterborne poly and stainless fasteners to resist corrosion and yellowing.

Challenge

Open-riser stair code compliance.

Solution

Coordinated riser spacing and tread thickness to meet code while keeping airy design.

Challenge

Color consistency across reclaimed fir batches.

Solution

Sorted boards by tone and blended across rooms; used clear finish to maintain natural variation.

“The reclaimed fir and walnut add soul to our modern design. Guests always ask where we found the wood.”

Priya & Alex W.

Homeowners

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