Timber choice is an important part of your design process

Timber choice is an integral part of your design process. Will Brennan Designs sources a wide variety of beautiful timber from Britton Timbers.

We are happy to discuss timber choice with you. You can visit the workshop to choose your timber or book a consultation and we can advise you on timber options in the comfort of your home so, you know the timber choice will match your surroundings. 

These timbers are trending in the workshop: 

American Walnut 

  • Is a dense, strong wood that is rich in colour   

  • Popular in high-end luxury furniture 

  • Commonly used for furniture, musical instruments, carvings and trims

Description: Will Brennan recently made this sideboard with American Walnut.  

Will says, Walnut is a pleasure to work with and a pleasure to look at - Walnut is generally straight-grained, but sometimes it can have an attractive wavy or curly grain. 

American White Oak 

  • Is light in colour but like American Walnut, it is still rich in appearance 

  • White Oak has low stiffness and good overall strength 

  • This timber is easy to work with and readily accepts stains and polishes for a good finish 

Description: Will Brennan recently made this dining table with American White Oak. 

American White Oak is mostly straight grain with a medium to coarse texture, with longer rays than red oak. 


Tasmanian Oak 

  • Pale to light brown in colour with a pinkish tinge 

  • This timber is highly resilient and easy to work with 

  • A timeless, budget-friendly timber option 

Description: Will Brennan Designs made this dining table with Tasmanian Oak. 

Tasmanian Oak has a moderately coarse, but even texture. The grain is sometimes interlocked with visible - but not prominent - growth rings and gum veins are common. 

Australian Wormy Chestnut 

  • Typically features gum pockets and veins as well as small holes/black features from ambrosia beetles

  • Is a hard-wearing and durable timber specials 

  • Has become fashionable for its rustic character 

Description: Will Brennan Designs recently made this vanity with Australian Wormy Chestnut.  


Wormy Chestnut has been affected by bushfires, years of drought and attacks from insects, thus nature’s signature is apparent within each piece of wood. Deep red gum veins are formed by fire, and beetle/worm marks add to the ‘wormy’ chestnut appearance. 

Whether you're looking for a particular colour, grain patterns, or natural features, the Will Brennan Designs team can advise you on what’s best for your design. Click here for a list of Brittons Timber. 

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