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Don’t Shy Away from Dark Shades Designer Lauren Liess leaned into deep, woodsy tones for the library in our 2020 Idea House in Asheville, North Carolina, installing floor-to-ceiling oak bookshelves and washing the ceiling in a rich brown-green shade (Sherwin-Williams’ Momentum, SW 9530).—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026 In addition to being known as a venture capital hub, Sand Hill Road is a popular Silicon Valley spot for cycling and is a common route to and from the quiet, woodsy bikeways of Woodside, Portola Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains.—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026 At Glenlaurel Inn & Spa nearby, inventive food and plush cabins balance brisk hikes for a perfectly woodsy winter getaway.—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026 The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodsy