Everyone loves the warmth, character and natural beauty of wood. In furniture, flooring, cabinetry and accessories. It's estimated there are over 60,000 species of wood in the world, each made unique by their color, grain structure and characteristics. Join Renee Hytry Derrington to explore the world of wood. To learn about the difference between hardwood and softwood, become familiar with a variety of wood species, understand natural grain structure and how wood cuts are used to achieve different grain looks, and to appreciate how wood finishing techniques and colorants can be used to enhance wood.

Renee Hytry Derrington, Managing Principal Design & Formica Brand Historian

Trained as an architect, Renee discovered her passion for industrial design focusing on materials early in her career. With almost 40 years in CMF design with Kohler Co. & Formica Corporation, she has led design teams in Australia, Asia, Europe, India, North America, New Zealand. A Color Marketing Group member since 1986, Renee has worked as a Board Member and presently is serving as Secretary on the Executive Committee.