Although the natural wood tones will help combat the cold feeling, you can also incorporate various textures ... like an ash wood floating shelf or end table. Either way, your white paint will ...

The history, color and texture and wood properties of white ash are available in more detail on the Hardwoods of the Central Midwest page for the species.

The United States is home to several species of ash, including the commercially viable Fraxinus americana (white ash), Fraxinus ... straight and regular, and the wood takes a finish well.