The Type Of Woods Used In Furniture

Getting the right wood furniture that is best for your home is no small feat, but with this brief guide, you would know what to look out for when shopping for new affordable furniture in Singapore.

To understand the type of woods used in furniture, you have to know that while some are more popular than others, every one of them has their basic functions and characteristics. Let's look at some of the commonly used wood for furniture making.

Usually, maple is used to create solid wood furniture like dining sets, dressers, etc. It is a tough wood and can take a beating. Unlike other different types of hardwoods, though, maple is quite affordable. It is also very durable, which makes it a favorite among many families. 

You can find maple wood in areas around the Great Lakes region; the wood is usually straight, with a fine bark except for an occasional fiddle back or bird's eye patterns. The wood's color ranges from cream to reddish-brown, but it can take on darker colors that make it look like the more elegant mahogany.

Oak can outlast many other wood types. Its durability can span several centuries with proper care. It can adapt to various finishes, which makes it ideal for both traditional and modern furniture. Apart from furniture, oak is often used in making multiple antiques and artistic sculptures that won't succumb easily to the elements. There are majorly two types of oakwood; white oak and red oak.

When properly finished, oakwood becomes resistant to scratches and stains, which adds to its durability value. You can recognize this solid wood by its light brown to pinkish-red color with its swirling striped grain.

Another hard, affordable, and robust wood that is used for furniture is walnut wood. It is perfect for ornate carvings and craftsmanship because of its ability to carve well and hold on to its shape for many years. If you are contemplating getting furniture that would stay in your family for generations, you may want to consider investing in walnut furniture wood.

Based on their location, walnut woods have many types such as Brazilian walnut, North American walnut, Caribbean walnut, black walnut, etc. The wood grain is usually straight but may have some waves closer to the root. The color of walnut ranges from white to dark brown with large burls.

This durable hardwood is used mainly for intricate furniture pieces and can be a wise investment as it lasts for many years. Mahogany wood has a fine, straight grain and has a large girth. Its size makes it easy to produce mahogany in wide boards, which is excellent as focal point furniture. Its ageless look brings a sense of coziness and warmth to any room, and it can last for many generations with proper care. If you are gunning for furniture that is elegant and timeless, think mahogany. It is especially perfect for large pieces, like dining tables and accent pieces. You can recognize mahogany by its pale pink to reddish-brown color.

Bamboo Wood

This is one of the best eco-friendly woods that has become the favorite of many people because of its beautiful blond color and its resistance to decay. The bamboo wood is not hardwood. It is classified as a grass; perhaps that's why it grows 10 times faster than hardwood and so easy to work on. 

Apart from Europe and Antarctica, bamboo grows in every continent; this makes it easily accessible and affordable. Bamboo furniture is best used for contemporary accents, home decor, modern designs, and environmentally-conscious people.

There are many different types of furniture woods apart from what we listed here; what is your favorite wood furniture, and why do you like it?