| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | are four main types of composite board used in the |
| The most popular and certainly long-lasting furniture | | | | manufacture of furniture; Plywood, Particle Board, |
| to be crafted has been constructed using real wood. | | | | Hardboard, or Medium Density Fiberboard. Furniture |
| You will find three types of woods typically used in | | | | can be called "real wood" furniture, even if it is |
| the construction of wood furniture; they are | | | | created using composite wood. |
| hardwoods, softwoods, and composites. To | | | | Veneer is a thin layer used on the surface of |
| understand how quality furniture can capture our | | | | furniture; typically veneer is bonded to the surface of |
| imaginations, let's start with understanding these | | | | a less attractive or interior material. Veneer furniture |
| three types of woods and the potential impact to | | | | is any type of furniture finished with a thin sliver of |
| the decisions you make on your next furniture | | | | wood or other material on the surface of the piece. |
| purchase: | | | | This thin exterior coating is known as veneer and |
| Hardwood is wood from deciduous trees that have | | | | may be composed of real wood, wood laminate, or a |
| broadleaves, product a fruit or nut, and generally go | | | | resin product designed to mimic the look or marble or |
| dormant in the winter. Hundreds of varieties of | | | | other natural elements. In general, veneer is used to |
| hardwood trees thrive around the world. The most | | | | provide a richer look to furniture constructed with |
| common varieties, or species, used for furniture | | | | less expensive materials. |
| construction include oak, ash, cherry, maple, walnut, | | | | When it comes to furniture design, you'll find that |
| poplar, and mahogany. Certain hardwood species are | | | | Bentley Designs is one the leading suppliers of quality |
| not recommended for flooring us because they are | | | | furniture in the UK and Ireland. Skilled team of |
| not hard enough to withstand heavy wear and tear. | | | | designers and engineers create inspirational designs to |
| Not to be confusing but hardwoods are also not | | | | meet ever-evolving customer desires. The |
| necessarily harder than some softwoods. You'll find | | | | manufacturing plants us the most up-to-date |
| an enormous variation in actual wood hardness, | | | | automated finishing line and processing equipment to |
| however, the hardest hardwoods are much harder | | | | ensure the highest standards of quality and |
| than any softwood and there are about a hundred | | | | workmanship. Their workmanship includes the use of |
| times as many hardwoods as softwoods. | | | | natural grain hardwoods and veneers. |
| Hardwood is synonymous with the highest quality | | | | Extensive oak and walnut collections offer |
| and expense. They offer a vast range of natural | | | | uncompromising quality and versatility. Bentley designs |
| colors, from very light to very dark. These woods | | | | capture the very best in the latest market trends to |
| can also be stained for additional color variation. They | | | | create better living for your bedroom and dining |
| are also more resistant to warping and bending than | | | | room space. Strikingly clean and simple designs help |
| other woods. The five most common hardwoods for | | | | to show off the natural beauty of solid, knotty |
| furniture production are oak, maple, cherry, walnut, | | | | American oak furniture. The classic selection of |
| and mahogany. | | | | furniture includes the Bentley beds that are designed |
| Softwoods are conifers, evergreen, and cone-bearing | | | | with a sprung slat bed and soft closing drawers and |
| trees. Some widely available softwood includes cedar, | | | | offer a choice of alloy and wooden handles to blend |
| fir, hemlock, pine, redwood, and spruce. When it | | | | perfectly with both traditional and contemporary |
| comes to home building, softwoods are typically used | | | | décor. |
| for structural lumber, such as 2x4s, 2x6s, etc. While | | | | Using a wonderful dark walnut color and offering |
| softwood will require more care than hardwood, they | | | | clean modern line at affordable prices, you'll find |
| are less expensive. The woods can easily scratch and | | | | another example of crafted furniture using veneers |
| dent and in general, are less attractive than | | | | and solid hardwood from American Black Walnut. The |
| hardwood because they lack the grain of hardwood | | | | Tokyo Furniture collection also offers a marvelous |
| and do not take stain as well. | | | | design effortlessly combining functionality and |
| Softwood (conifer) forests are found primarily in the | | | | stunning contemporary style. Celebrated as the 'king |
| northern hemisphere. Conifers are fast-growing, can | | | | of woods,' the Tokyo collection displays the rich |
| be easily cultivated, and produce relatively straight | | | | heritage of walnut throughout its furniture collection. |
| trunks, which makes harvesting and processing much | | | | Perhaps by now you have narrowed down your |
| less expensive. Conifers are also used in the | | | | selection and know that investing in hardwood is the |
| manufacture of fiberboard and paper. | | | | choice for you. Look for furniture that offers a blend |
| Pine is the most common softwood used in furniture | | | | of beauty, resilience and functionality for a lifetime of |
| construction. Pine is also popular in construction, so | | | | enjoyment. By shopping online and browsing the |
| the best looking pieces are often reserved for | | | | countless website catalogues, you can save a few |
| furniture building. | | | | more trees so they can be made into long-lasting |
| Composite Woods are made rather than grown and | | | | furniture, rather than disposable paper. |
| represent the least expensive wood available. There | | | | |