As you ponder your re-design options keep the benefits of using wood in mind. Working natural materials into spaces is an important tenet of biophilic design—and particularly positive results ensue from using materials—such as wood and copper and leather—that develop a patina over time, with biophilic design, showing that you’ve aged gracefully is definitely a plus. The use of visible woodgrain has been extensively studied, and it always gets good grades. Seeing wood grain (on floors, walls, furniture, etc.) has…