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National Lumber’s History in Little Italy

National Lumber original shop in Little Italy

National Lumber’s enduring legacy intertwines deeply with that of Baltimore City’s history. For over a century, spanning five generations, we’ve been integral in supplying premium building materials to countless builders across Baltimore. Since our establishment in 1919, National Lumber has experienced a remarkable journey, having thrived in various locations that we’ve proudly called home. Today, […]

5 Ways to Save Money on Utilities in the Colder Months

As the winter season approaches, homeowners often anticipate the spike in utility expenses, primarily attributed to heightened indoor heating requirements and extended time spent within the cozy confines of their homes. According to estimates from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, Americans typically face a 17% surge in energy costs during the winter months. To […]

Kitchen Design Trends Heading into 2024

As we get closer to the new year, the kitchen—often considered the heart of the home—is seeing a wave of new design trends that are boosting kitchen aesthetics across the country. With a focus on innovative technology, sustainable materials, and stunning designs, kitchens in 2024 are poised to redefine modern living. Join us as we […]

Lumber Market Update Fall 2023

Ever since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the lumber market has been significantly influenced, undergoing numerous price, supply, and demand fluctuations. These volatile shifts have kept builders and suppliers on their toes, continually attempting to anticipate the next trend in the lumber industry. Fortunately, as we move further away from the pandemic […]

Fiberon Sale: Get Started With Deck Building Early

National Lumber is excited to announce that we will be running a sale on our Fiberon Good Life Decking Material, now through the end of January! Their best-selling color, Cabin, will be available for $1.99/FT on orders of $2500 or more! Fiberon is the premier composite decking choice for builders all over due to its […]

Festival of Trees: Kennedy Krieger Institute

National Lumber had the pleasure of taking part in the 33rd annual Festival of Trees, hosted by the Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Maryland State Fairgrounds. The Festival of Trees is a fundraising charity event that benefits the over 25,000 children who are currently patients at the Kenndy Krieger Institute. After a several-year hiatus due […]

Get An Inside Look at National Lumber on Social Media

National Lumber is proud to have a growing presence across different social media platforms. We’re honored to be able to share our stories, work, and celebrations with you! If you don’t follow our accounts already be sure to go over to Instagram and Facebook and follow National Lumber. What to Look Forward to From National […]

Kitchen Design Trends for Winter 2022-2023

Each year, new design trends come into vogue as tastes, needs, and technology continue to develop. The design choices of the past are not the same as today. As they continue to evolve, the design team at National Lumber is here to keep you up to date with the latest kitchen design trends you can […]

How Interest Rate Hikes Affect the Homebuilders

Since the pandemic, the homebuilding industry has experienced rapidly changing fluctuations in pricing. Now that the federal government has once again raised the interest rates, the future of homebuilders throughout the country has become unclear. Pairing this with supply chain shortages and accurately forecasting the future becomes much more difficult. Thankfully, there are variables that […]

Builder Highlight: Edgemont Builders

At National Lumber, we are proud to be able to work with companies that share our values of fantastic service, and building things that matter. Edgemont Builders have long been excellent partners to work with, and we’re excited to highlight their work today.  About Edgemont Builders Edgemont Builders is a general contracting firm in Baltimore […]

Kitchen DEsigner

Laura brings 18 years of experience to our kitchen design team. She helps customers build exceptional kitchen spaces down to the finest details. 

Every client has unique needs, and Laura enjoys the puzzle of figuring out how to fulfill them. She combines her technical abilities with her background in interior design to balance functionality and beauty.

She listens to her clients to help them narrow down their choices and presents a curated selection to make the process less overwhelming. Laura finds creative solutions to check off their wish list while keeping them on budget.

Her personal favorite design trend is a transitional style with a hint of traditional details. She loves the mix of painted colors and the textures and variations of natural woods. However, the best
part of her job is the opportunity to work in every design style
and come up with different combinations of styles, materials,
and finishes executing her client’s unique vision.

Personally, she loves everything involving water- the ocean, pools, boating, and long baths.
She also enjoys anything with a story- books, movies, shows, etc.
Her newest hobby is attempting to have as much fun cooking as she does exploring new restaurants.

Kitchen DEsigner

With over 15 years of experience, LindaRose brings deep knowledge of how to achieve beautiful kitchen designs at the right price. 

For LindaRose, listening to a client’s needs is paramount to achieving a great design. Creativity is key to kitchen design, requiring out-of-the-box thinking to achieve an excellent final product. 

Some of her favorite design trends she introduces to clients include transitional, clean lines, and dark islands with light perimeters. 

Before entering the world of kitchen design, she spent 20 years in theatre as a singer and actor, working in notable local theatres like Round House and Everyman.

In her free time, she enjoys other creative endeavors such as working with textiles including quilting, embroidery, and weaving. 

Kitchen DEsigner

Rick Bechtel is an industry expert with 7+ years as a kitchen designer. He brings unique insights to design thanks to his 15 years as a carpenter and contractor.

Rick believes in the importance of listening to the needs of the clients he works with. Utilizing his experience s a carpenter and contractor, he strives to make every layout as economical as possible through wise cabinet selection. 

Rick makes informed suggestions for products or features that can improve the cooking experience. He’s an expert in taking the dream items clients identify online or in showrooms and introducing options that better fit their design needs and are less cost prohibitive.

As a designer, he’s an expert on contemporary or transitional styles, light colors, and wood accents. 

Rick is passionate about woodworking and contracting but transitioned his career to spend more time with his children. He enjoys projects around his (or his children’s) house, and weekend trips with his wife.