| Custom Style | | | | picnic tables and benches, arbors, trellises and other |
| When purchasing unfinished furniture, there is the | | | | garden decor can as easily be finished for regular use. |
| added benefit of customizing the piece to the decor | | | | Outdoor furniture usually will require weatherproofing |
| in which it will be added. This type of furniture is a | | | | finishes like polyurethane. |
| great way to compliment any room or outdoor area. | | | | Where to Buy |
| The best thing about purchasing unfinished furniture is | | | | This type of furniture is available wherever furniture |
| the savings. Generally, this furniture is 10 to 15% less | | | | is sold in most cases. However, this furniture is |
| expensive. For the budget-conscious, this is a good | | | | sometimes exclusively sold in stores that are |
| value. | | | | dedicated solely to those who prefer "do-it-yourself" |
| | | | projects. There are wide selections of this type of |
| Giving this furniture a custom look isn't at all difficult. | | | | furniture in contemporary and traditional designs. The |
| Also, it's a nice way to spend an afternoon relaxing | | | | beauty of unfinished furniture lies in the ability to |
| while creating a custom look for a home or backyard. | | | | create and innovate with wood, stains and paint and |
| Unfinished furniture for the interior generally consists | | | | add the "personal touch to customize it. |
| of occasional tables, benches, chairs, dressers, | | | | Projects |
| cabinetry and shelving. This type of furniture also | | | | When planning an unfinished furniture project, it's |
| includes cribs, nursery dressers and lamp tables. | | | | important to choose a well-ventilated area. Use fine |
| For the more experience hobbyist, larger pieces of | | | | grain sanding paper to smooth over any rough edges |
| furniture like dining tables, etageres, formal dining | | | | if necessary. Be sure to remove all dust particles |
| chairs and china cabinets are also among the types | | | | before applying a base coat to the surface. After the |
| of furniture that can be chosen for finishing. For the | | | | finish coat is applied, allow the piece to dry |
| outdoors, various types of leisure furniture such as | | | | thoroughly. |