This week's blog is short and sweet: we wanted to share some photos from the Maritime Gig Festival last Saturday! Here in Gig Harbor where RealCraft is based, there's a festival every year down by the waterfront to celebrate our beautiful city.

House plants have been having a moment lately. In fact, 71 percent of North American greenhouses saw an increase in plant sales in 2020. And if you’ve ever bought a house plant from a local plant nursery, the staff there has probably told you that house plants can even clean the air in your home.

When you hear the word “luxury” you probably don’t immediately think of kitchens. Kitchens are utilitarian spaces: where the onion is chopped, the lunches are made, and the dog is fed. But just because a kitchen is a utilitarian space, that doesn’t mean it can’t be luxurious, too.

We were on television recently.

Well, not literally. We, personally, were not on television. But some of our products were featured on two recent episodes of Celebrity IOU, the latest show from Jonathan and Drew Scott (also known as the Property Brothers). 

When it comes to barn door hardware, there are so many different options it can be difficult to know where to start. This week we wanted to explain the benefits of one of the most common types: box rail hardware.

Want to learn more about the latest interior design trend? We're breaking down what biophilic design is, how it can improve your wellbeing, and 17 ways to incorporate it into your space.

Many of life’s big changes become real to us once we cross the threshold. So in many cultures, the front door of a home is a sacred space, worthy of protection and care.

That’s why we’re launching a new line of exterior doors. Because this is an important part of your home, and it should be beautiful, built to last, and built by hand. In other words, it should be real.

Barn doors and pocket doors slide instead of swing, so they maximize floor space. But you might be torn between them...and we get why! Today we're breaking down the pros and cons of each, so you can decide what's right for you.