The Enduring Appeal Of Wooden Furniture
Luceo L-Shape Fabric Sofa with Wooden Storage Arm | Cellini
The wooden interior theme is long known to make any home look more inviting and modern. With its warm touch, using simple wood elements in a space can elevate the appeal of an interior. From flooring to wood furniture, this aesthetically pleasing material can be integrated into a space in many ways. However, hacking your floors and installing hardwood flooring might not be a practical solution when looking for a quick fix. Therefore, exploring the vast array of colours, textures, graining, and shapes of wooden furniture is one of the best ways forward.
Benefits Of Having A Wooden Touch
The natural charm that wood exudes and the feeling of tranquillity that it is able to create in your home manages to blur the outdoors and indoors seamlessly. But beyond the wonders that it can do for the visuals of a home, wooden furniture offers a full stream of functional benefits. Some of these include:
1. Strength and Durability
One of the main practical advantages of solid wood furniture is its strength. Solid timber, one of the three types of wood compositions, is cut directly from a tree and made into strips. These solid wood slabs from trees are used to produce furniture like the Bloc teak wood dining table and can last for years. Teak is also a close-grained hardwood, making it one of the hardest, strongest, and most durable. But that is not all! Since the material is directly obtained from the source, grains can be seen running homogenously from the top to the side plane, imbuing your space with the natural beauty that radiates from all its little imperfections that only nature can create.
2. Aesthetics
Another factor that wooden furniture is renowned for is its enduring look and appeal. With an array of grains and tones to choose from, it’s easy to find a warm and vibrant hue that will complement your existing interior design scheme. For example, if you are going for an unconventional cozy chic home, the studio coffee table with a Sonoma oak finishing blends modern design with a rustic touch. If you are leaning more towards a Scandinavian theme, then rather than going all out with a full-blown wooden piece, opt for furniture like the Bolda Quartz top dining table. This luxe furniture will not only jazz up your dining room design with its strong steel legs wrapped in American walnut veneer but also remove worries of blemishes caused by accidents at the dinner table.
3. Sustainability
If the wood used to create the furniture is sustainably sourced, then the piece can be said to be environmentally friendly. Moreover, in comparison to other materials, the carbon footprint of wood is far smaller. This is especially so if you choose to buy wooden or other contemporary furniture pieces from local retailers. Cellini, for example, takes measures to ensure that the solid wood used to build the extensive range of comfort furniture is grown in forest plantations rather than those chopped from the world’s primary and secondary forests.
4. Variety
There is no doubt that style is one of the main considerations of most homeowners. When it comes to wooden furniture, be it wooden dining benches or display shelves and cabinets, the unique grains and patterns of each piece will add to the décor and ambiance of your home. Since wooden furniture typically come in three types of material composition, there is an even wider catalogue of products to choose from.
Take for example the difference in aesthetics between the Max dining bench and the Flex dining bench. Although both feature American walnut veneer, they function as statement pieces in their own distinct ways and look a lot like solid timber on a flat plane. Similarly, the Crema bedside table and Crema sideboard, are made from paper-thin slices of natural wood called veneer and boast the same look as real hardwood. Laminates and melamine, as seen in the Luceo TV console and Luceo coffee table, have artificial wood grains printed and embossed onto paper, which is then laminated onto a fibreboard or particle board. This means that these laminates and melamine wood compositions can come in an array of colours and grain patterns.
5. Versatility
Wood is known to be a material that transcends time. Besides being forever classic and “in” with the times, it complements the design and colour scheme of any surrounding with ease. Despite its distinct look that makes each piece unique, its unrivalled elegance and beauty are aspects that cannot be argued against.
Choosing The Right Wooden Furniture For Your Home
Bloc Teak Wood Dining Table with Henry Dining Chairs
Now that you’re well aware of the benefits and the many reasons why homeowners around the world are drawn to this material, how do you then judge the quality of the wood furniture before taking the plunge? When you head to a furniture showroom, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the choices made available. To make sure you get your hands on the best pieces possible, simply look into the material, its construction and finish.
1. Wood Source
The different types of wood – from hardwood to softwood – will determine the longevity of your furniture and how it will stand the test of time. Hardwood materials like teak, as seen in the Bloc teak wood dining table, tend to be less prone to scratches and dents compared to softwoods. Today, it is also extremely common to find furniture that is even made out of engineered wood. Such materials should not be dismissed in a blink of an eye either, as they are manufactured with strength and durability in mind.
2. Construction
Be sure to analyse the joints and sturdiness of the furniture as well. Pieces that are constructed in a manner that contributes to its beauty and functionality, like the contemporary Elda L-shaped fabric sofa with wooden storage arm, are the ones that are structurally sound and are guaranteed to be level with the floor.
3. The Quality
The final thing to look into, is the finishing applied to the wood furniture. Even though wood can be easily repaired or restored, it is worthy to note that finished wood can withstand years of wear and tear. Hence, it is crucial to take the time to inspect the finishing of the wooden furniture from multiple angles for any blotchiness or scratches before you make the purchase.
Not sure where to buy wooden living room furniture in Malaysia? From wooden dining chairs to display cabinets and shelves, Cellini has a range of wood furniture available on sale both in our furniture showroom in Malaysia and online. Visit our virtual showroom or head down to one of our stores in Singapore to get a closer look at our extensive range of furniture.