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Wooden furniture is a beautiful addition to any home, but not all wood furniture that look good at first glance will last the test of time. So those looking to use wood furniture in their home or garden should therefore pay attention to their quality and craftsmanship.

Softwoods grow fast
As the name suggests, soft wood is very soft and not very durable and resilient. Furniture made from these woods may be fragile and not long lasting. They are so sensitive that they already give in to the pressure of a fingernail can cause damage. Types of soft wood timber include spruce, pine or birch. Softwood trees grow much faster than those of hardwood, which is why they are much cheaper in price, of course. To ensure that the low price of softwood furniture many of this type of furniture is mass produced. Soft wood furniture can be treated that can help extend the life of this type of furniture.

Hardwood Furniture

Although this type of furniture is slightly more expensive than the light soft wood furniture, but they can last for centuries. Types of hardwood furniture include oak or cherry, walnut, beech or acacia. Add to this selection tropical woods such as mahogany, teak or balsa, you are given a wide range of timber furniture to choose from. These high-quality furniture for the living room, conservatory or other rooms in your home.

Antique bedroom furniture was made of solid wood

When looking at antique furniture you see the skill levels of the carpenters of the past centuries who were totally aware of the differences of the woods. Good timber must also be stored and processed properly to get the best effects from the wood.

Wooden Furniture For The Garden

As well as being a great option for inside your home, wood furniture can be a great choice for outside your property, as a natural material wooden furniture will totally maximise any garden landscaping creating a pleasant seating or dining area in your garden, ideal for the hot summer days.