Furniture – Good with Wood
For hundreds of years, wood has been the only material used in the manufacture of furniture. Over the years, woods have been tried and tested with hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and teak being particularly popular. Pine furniture is a top seller because of its affordability and other woods fetch top prices because of their beauty.
Choosing Wood Furniture
Today, of course, you can choose from a wider range of materials, including glass, metal and plastic, but wood furniture still makes up the bulk of the furniture market. Sustainability issues mean that designers and manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to create wood furniture ethically, ensuring that wood is bought from managed forests or that new trees are planted to replace the old. The skills of the furniture maker are still abundant, and beautiful wood can be made into stunning pieces of contemporary furniture as well as reproduction styles. Deciding which wood furniture will work in your home depends on a number of things:
- Your favourite wood – which woods do you like? Some prefer the dark polish of mahogany or the richness of cherry. Others like the fresh and simple look of pine, or the beauty of the grain in an oak piece of furniture. If you don’t have a favourite, take a look at a wide range of wood furniture before you buy. You will get an idea of the wood colour and finish that will look right in your home, and that will help you to narrow your choices, making the buying process easier.
- Price – there’s a huge difference in the price you can pay for wood furniture. This depends on the quality of the wood, the work that has gone into the piece, the manufacturer you buy it from and the type of wood used. Wood that costs more to harvest and prepare will be more expensive than readily available woods.
- Style – today’s wood furniture comes in every imaginable style, from chunky oak coffee tables to beautifully-turned dark wood side tables. You should have no trouble finding a piece that fits in with your current style, or indeed that defines the style you want if you’re completely refurbishing a room.
Wood Furniture Choices at Furniture Studio Leicester
At Furniture Studio, we source a wide range of furniture for our customers so that you can have the choice you want. From wood furniture to glass furniture, lighting and accessories, we can help you to furnish your home the way you want to. Take a look at our extensive online collection to find the piece you’re looking for. You can buy securely online today or call us on 07970532010 to order over the phone.