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Furnishing your home is a fun, thoughtful exercise. You get to imagine different ways the room could look, and select which one is for you. Decorating your home is not just about finding the right aesthetic. There are practical considerations to make about related to lifestyle, budget, and more.
Before you furnish your home, why not read about all the benefits of solid wood furniture?
Timeless Beauty
Maybe wood furniture looks so wonderful in people’s homes because we’ve been using it as a building material for millennia. People worldwide have enjoyed wooden homes and furniture for ages.
Whether you want dark wood that creates an elegant, introspective look encouraging contemplation or something light and airy, there’s a type of wood to fit the bill. Choose between burled oak or pine, or something altogether different.
Buying from a natural wood furniture store lets you choose which wood, finish, and stain you want. Decide which look is right for you and get precisely that.
Serious Durability
There’s a reason why vintage stores and antique stores are filled with wooden furniture built decades ago — it lasts. Even mass produced, industrial-made pieces of wooden furniture can be enjoyed many years later, unlike today’s commercial furniture which tends to degrade quicker.
There are many options to buy furniture that looks like it is made of solid wood, but really, it’s made of plywood glued together or some other lower quality material. Don’t be tricked!
This furniture may look great when you see it on the website or the catalogue, but it doesn’t stand up well to wear and tear. After a couple years or even a few months, it will look worn out, rather than worn in.
There’s a major difference between furniture that doesn’t look pristine anymore because it’s been enjoyed and furniture that looks like it needs to be replaced.
Repairs Made Easy
Not only does solid wood furniture hold out against use better, but when there’s a gouge, nick, or scratch, it can be repaired easily to look like new. The material lends itself to repairs in ways that composite materials don’t.
For example, a gouge in a dining room table or chair can be fixed by placing wood filler or putty inside, and then using a wood marker to match the surface’s colour. You can try to DIY it yourself or go to a specialist.
If you buy cheaper furniture made from lower-grade materials, the repairs won’t hold properly and aren’t even worth trying in the first place. Once it’s dinged up, that’s how it’s going to look. In contrast, solid wood furniture takes on more character after it’s been repaired. It will look seasoned and weathered but still as dignified as ever.
It’s tempting to cut corners and buy furniture that you can imagine looks great in your home in your mind’s eye. You need to remember that these items aren’t behind glass in a museum, that they’re subject to wear and tear. When you consider the beauty and practical benefits of solid wood furniture, the upfront costs will seem more than worth it.
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