Article DetailsThe Advantages of Plank Furniture |
| Date Added: September 16, 2011 05:38:11 AM |
| Author: Jane Powell |
| Category: Shopping |
| If you are looking for chunky rustic furniture pieces for your bedroom or lounge or maybe you want a stylish piece of furniture for your dining room, plank furniture may be the choice for you. There are so many advantages to buying plank furniture for your home mainly due to the fact that they suit any home whether it’s traditional or modern. This type of furniture is also durable, solid and hand made. But why should you choose plank furniture over its cheaper counter parts? Firstly plank furniture is made from hard dense wood called Quebec Yellow Wood. This wood is usually a soft wood, but due to the cold climates in Canada, it has adapted to a hard wood with a close grain, it is this grain which makes this wood so appealing for furniture. Although the wood is sourced from Canada in accordance with the Timber Trade Federation and the Responsible Purchasing Policy, the plank furniture is actually handmade right here in the UK. Handmade furniture always adds quality to your piece; you are assured that it is long lasting and made with care by a professional, which is just one of the many advantages of buying plank furniture. The Quebec Yellow Wood is dense and therefore less likely to shrink or twist, which makes it the perfect wood for the manufacturing of plank furniture. You are guaranteed that your furniture will last for many years and not shrink or lose its knots as the years go by. You get to choose between chunky and rustic designs or stylish and sophisticated designs, the choices are endless when it comes to this type of furniture. Whether you are buying a bed base for your bedroom or a dining table for your dining room, the plank furniture you buy will never outdate and can be incorporated into any room design, even when you refurnish, paint or move. By buying plank furniture that was made here in the UK, you are encouraging the cabinet makers and wood workers to keep working on the skills that have been used in this country for centuries. Due to people wanting to buy cheap, many manufacturers have done away with the skill sets we learned hundreds of years ago and are buying already completed units from abroad. Another big advantage of buying plank furniture is with proper care, the furniture pieces can last a lifetime. So by using beeswax rather than cheaper spray polish options, you are not only cleaning the furniture but also building up a resistance to stains, which will keep your piece looking good for many years. The biggest appeal when it comes to plank furniture is the natural grain and knots which are never sanded during the building process. These are left natural to offer character and charm to any room. This is why taking care of the furniture pieces will enable you to have them in your home for many years to come, or pass them down to children in your later years. If you are still unsure, let’s look at the advantages of plank furniture again. You get handmade furniture with natural grain which is sturdy, solid and durable. They are less likely to shrink and twist and are made right here in the UK. They are timeless and will never outdate no matter how many times you change your rooms décor or colour and moving with plank furniture is easy because it will fit into any room’s décor and style. Always ensure you buy from a reputable company who works according to the Responsible Purchasing Policy, this way trees are planted for every tree used to make your plank furniture. Now that is a big advantage, giving back what is taken to produce something so stylish and sophisticated. Jane Powell is the author of this article on Plank Furniture. Find more information on Furniture here |
