Pine Furniture
Pine is a softwood classified because it does not shed it's leaves in winter, that is grown throughout the world. Pine is a popular choice for furniture makers as it is a relatively inexpensive and easy to work with. Pine is a pale wood that has a noticeable grain and knots giving peices a unique look. Pine furniture can be stained,waxed, painted, lacquered, distressed making it easy to blend with other woods. Although pine is more pliable than most hard woods well constructed and maintained pieces will last for decades. Pine furniture is still as popular today than it ever was and has stood the test of time, pine does not date, people are still buying antique pine furniture today. New pine furniture is the antique of tomorrow.
Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture will bring warmth and beauty to any room. It is an incredible versatile material that has been used since the cavemen started using logs to sit on and it has evolved from there. Wood gives a room oodles of character and compliments leather, linen and wicker beautifully. What ever period taste you favour from Traditional to Informal, Modern contemporary to Farmhouse shaker style, can all be encapsulated in wooden furniture.
Bespoke Home Furniture
The beauty of solid wood furniture is that whatever your style it is available. Sleek contemporary lines can be achieved as well as the rustic look. Different finishes can also be achieved with the use of lacquer, wax, paint to get your desired result. Pine especially has virtually no colour so that it is very easy to achieve the tone that you are looking for. Wood Furniture can be used in every room in your home and can be mixed and matched very easily between rooms.
Waxed Furniture
You can competely alter a peice of furniture wuth the finish you use. Wax has a more traditional look matt and tactile and fits in beautifully with differing colours of wooden furniture. As over the years the affects of light, air, weather, changes in temperature changes the colour of the wood. Waxed furniture does need a little more love and attention as it only provides limited protection to the wood. However, with a little effort waxed furniture may be rubbed down and re waxed to restore it's original beauty.
Lacquered Furniture
As with wax you may stain the wood to your seired colour. There are several shades to choose from then you can add a clear polyurethane varnish over the top giving the furniture a good lvel of protection. However, the affects of light, air, weather and changes in temperature will change the colour over the years resulting in a totally unique piece of furniture.
Bespoke Pine Furniture
Furniture generally comes in a standard measurements, i.e a bed frame would be 3ft, 4ft 6' and a 5ft as standard. However, not one piece sometimes fits all and this is where bespoke furniture is necessary. Furniture can be crafted to suit individual requirements, an inch off here or there or something that you have in your mind's eye that is right for you. Bespoke offers a tailored individual and uniqueness that off the peg does not fulfil.
Farmhouse Furniture
Farmhouse style furniture has stood the test of time and is as popular now than it has ever been, even with modern houses becoming smaller and smaller farmhouse style furniture still looks as good in its new setting. Farmhouse style is epitomised in tables with turned legs , chunky chairs to match and welsh dressers to display your wares. But the no nonsense farmhouse style looks equally good in every room of your home.
Natural Furniture/ Woodland Furniture
In these times when everyone is concerned with the planet and the effects we have on it and all trying our bit to reduce our carbon footprint, natural furniture is a must have. Wood is a natural product that is sustained in managed forests and a recyleable too. Pine trees in particular are grown in 6 out ot the 7 continents and matures in an unbelieveable short amount of time. Reclaimed wood from factories, old buildings, floor boards, beams can be remoulded in to perhaps a table or a bookcase, bringing with it not only character with holes and scratches but a life time of history and a keep sake off taimes gone by.
Pine Country Furniture
Country furniture can evoke images of rustic, reclaimed, waxed or painted furniture with chunky legs complete with dents and scratches with a tendancy for practical values. Alternatively country furniture can evoke memories of grandeur and elegance of the old country estates, furniture with tapered legs, ornate handles, delicate feet, with much more ornate styling and its only use is to look good. But it does not matter which image it evokes in one person because wooden furniture can cover any style easily and effortlessly.
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Caring For Pine Furniture
Pine furniture is hard-wearing, warm, sturdy and reliable. It`s long been a premium option for homeowners and a far sounder investment than cheaper, flimsier materials. With the right care, it can last a lifetime and longer.
But what`s the best way to maintain your pine furnishings? Will an occasional buffing suffice, or is frequent, thorough polishing a more appropriate course of action? Is it something you can do adequately on your own, or will you need a partner, friend or relative to join in?
Wooden furniture is often finished with a several layers of pure tung oil, which waterproofs the wood and enhances the natural sheen. To maintain the finish, you`ll need to regularly apply a coating of oil (Danish, teak or similar) every six months or so. The oils themselves are easy to come by and can be picked up inexpensively from you local DIY emporium.
Oils are great because as opposed to dry lacquers, they penetrate the wood and protect the furniture from within, cannot be chipped and can maintain a `real wood` feel, while still offering excellent protection.
There are no hard and fast rules to oiling, but it`s advisable to pay particular care to the surfaces of your pine which receive the most use. You should also make sure that it`s free of dust and dirt before embarking on the oiling process. It`s best to achieve this through a gentle wiping. Brisk scrubbing may damage your furniture, so try not to be overzealous.
Oiling in itself is easy - it`s a matter of applying the oil with a lint-free cloth, leaving for around ten minutes while it penetrates the surface, leaving for another 30 minutes before wiping dry.
Waxed pine furniture should be treated with a wax polish, also available from good DIY stores. A thorough dusting should take place at least once a week. Work the small amount of polish into the wood and buff off, using a clean duster.
If there are scratches to your pine, it`s relatively easy to remedy with the help of just a walnut. Take a kernel, cut it in half and rub the scratch with it. Apply some polish and your furniture will be like new! You could also invest in a special, purpose-made pen from a furniture or DIY shop.
Dents can potentially be removed from pine furniture by holding a damp cloth to the mark and placing a warm (but never hot) iron over the cloth. The warmth and moisture should bring the dent out. Care should be taken though - try repeating the process gradually and gently over the course of a week.
If there`s accidental damage to your pine furniture which seems more than superficial, you might be able to get it replaced or repaired with courtesy of your home insurance policy. Not all policies offer accidental damage cover as standard so, check with your insurance provider what your policy covers. If you`re not happy with the cover that your current home insurance policy provides, remember to shop around when the time comes to renew - the cheapest policy isn`t always the best so check the policy features as well as the price.
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