| Pine has long been recognized as a favorite wood for | | | | When you bring a piece of pine furniture into your |
| the crafting of furniture. Its wonderful natural grain | | | | home, you are infusing a room with warmth and |
| and knots add character and depth to the wood. Pine | | | | character. The distinct knotting of pine adds to its |
| furniture brings an instant charm and warmth to any | | | | visual appeal, while the grain accents its naturally light |
| room in the home. Although lightweight compared to | | | | color. Light and smooth by nature, pine can be |
| many hardwoods, pine has inherent strength that | | | | finished with a clear varnish to optimally showcase its |
| makes it highly sought-after. The strength and | | | | innate characteristics. When dark stains are applied to |
| character of pine furniture enhances any room, | | | | pine, the distinctive markings stand out just as well |
| infusing it with warmth and visual appeal. | | | | and accent the wood just beautifully. The end result |
| Pine is sturdy, holding up well to daily use and | | | | is a very rich look that fits into any décor, |
| providing years of function. Whether used for dining | | | | from country to rustic and from traditional to |
| tables, occasional tables, wardrobes or bedroom | | | | contemporary. |
| furniture, pine is a solid choice for furniture. Pine is | | | | For the environmentally conscious, pine is an excellent |
| easy to craft by hand and by machine. Its smooth | | | | choice. It is a sustainable resource that comes largely |
| surface allows for even distribution of finishes, so | | | | from forests that are FSC-certified. The FSC, Forest |
| stain and paint work equally well. This versatile wood | | | | Stewardship Council, promotes responsible |
| accepts glues, screws and nails easily for greater | | | | management of forests world-wide. Those forestry |
| stability and durability in its structure. | | | | operations adhering to FSC principles and practices |
| Varying in color from white, yellow to reddish brown | | | | are selected by the majority of manufacturers and |
| and displaying a wonderful array of grain and | | | | crafters of pine furniture today. |
| knotting, pine is noted for its rich character. When | | | | Bringing pine furniture into your home infuses it with |
| stained in a light finish, one can appreciate the natural | | | | warmth and creates an atmosphere rich with |
| appeal of pine. Carving and shaping further enhance | | | | character. Pine is a strong wood that will stand the |
| its aesthetic value, although pine cannot be as | | | | test of time and become an integral part of your |
| intricately or as easily carved as hardwoods. | | | | home's furnishings. Timeless in appeal, strong by |
| However, the appeal of pine is in its simplistic, natural | | | | nature and versatile in style, pine furniture is a |
| beauty. | | | | welcome element to any room. |