| Furniture nowadays is made of different kind of | | | | Oak |
| materials from aluminum to iron and even plastic. But | | | | Oak is a very heavy hardwood and one of the most |
| for the people with a higher taste, the wood is | | | | commonly used. There are further two type of oak, |
| always the most preferable option. Wooden furniture | | | | white oak and the red oak. Oak is famous mostly for |
| is generally more long lasting and timeless. Ready | | | | its texture of large rings and circles. America and |
| made furniture doesn't offer much choice over the | | | | Canada are gifted with many Oak trees. The oak |
| type of wood that is used but custom furniture gives | | | | tree can get stained easily so it is easy to get it |
| you the authority to choose the material according to | | | | colored in nay other shade. Oak wood is used in |
| your liking. But the kind of wood that should be | | | | making boat frames, furniture and floorings. |
| chosen depends on many factors, for instance the | | | | Beech |
| usage and the space. A chair maker will use a | | | | Beech is another strong hardwood used for making |
| different kind of wood for the chair while a cabinet | | | | chair and tables. It is of pale color mostly and |
| maker will prefer another one. In custom cabinetry, | | | | therefore it can be easily stained. In America and |
| the preference changes highly with respect to the | | | | Canada, Beech is found in a good quantity. |
| space that the furniture is going to occupy. This is | | | | Pinewood |
| because different woods have different qualities such | | | | Pine is softwood that is generally found in many |
| as hardness, softness, texture and flexibility. We will | | | | parts of the world. There are many different kinds |
| discuss a few commonly used ones. | | | | of pine like Ponderosa Pine and sugar Pine. They are |
| Mahogany | | | | both used in making furniture. Pine is mostly yellow in |
| Mahogany is probably most commonly used wood | | | | color. It is widely used in making plywood and veneer. |
| for furniture. The reasons are both its strength and | | | | Pine is known for its beautiful knots. |
| its color. Mahogany can range from dark brown to | | | | Cedar |
| reddish brown in color. It is used in fine furniture | | | | Cedar is also softwood used for making furniture. |
| making, boat making, plywood and outdoor furniture | | | | One very distinct quality of cedar is its sweet odor. |
| making. This wood can last for years and has the | | | | This odor makes it a very preferable for making |
| ability to resist swelling and shrinkage. During the 18th | | | | chests and drawers as it repels moths and insects |
| century, mahogany became very popular furniture | | | | and also perfumes the things kept inside. |
| wood in Europe. | | | | Other than these types there are several more |
| Maple | | | | types of wood, each with distinct features and |
| Maple is another high quality hardwood; it is usually | | | | usage. Plywood, veneer and MDF (Multiple density |
| very light brown in color. Its color makes it perfect | | | | fiber are rather man made woods using sheets or |
| for small spaces where more light reflection is | | | | laminates of other natural woods. In some cases the |
| needed. Maple is very popular for its smooth fine | | | | use of these wood is preferable than using the |
| texture. It is used in the making of fine furniture, | | | | natural wood. |
| kitchen cabinets and bowling alley floors. | | | | |