| Once you've gone through the task of selecting your | | | | 'stand out' from the crowd! |
| bookcase plans and you've spent a little time learning | | | | Quality and Price vary based upon whether the wood |
| the basics about the tools you'll require to build your | | | | is a softwood like pine, a hardwood such as |
| bookcase then it's time to make some important | | | | mahogany or oak or a manufactured type wood |
| decisions about the wood you wish to use for the | | | | panel such as MDF, particle board or plywood. Both |
| project. | | | | softwoods and manufactured woods are relatively |
| Some of the main issues to consider in selecting the | | | | cheap and easy to work with but can be damaged |
| wood you use include the colour, quality and price. | | | | easier and may not wear as well. Most hard woods |
| Often the decision on colour is based upon the decor | | | | look fantastic, are hard wearing but also cost more |
| of the room in which your bookcase will be situated. | | | | to use. |
| matching the colour of wood to the furniture of your | | | | If you are a beginner, you might want to start out |
| house is an important design consideration. Knowing | | | | on the easy stuff and select a softwood like pine or |
| whether you want a stained wood type look or | | | | a a manufactured panel like MDF to work with. This |
| whether you will be painting your bookcase can also | | | | will be less expensive, easier and require just the |
| impact upon the type of wood you will select. | | | | basic tools to work with. |
| Generally speaking, most people will match dark | | | | I recommend you visit a local timber supplier and get |
| furniture with a dark wood or paint a dark colour and | | | | to know the different types of wood and their best |
| conversely will match light furniture with a light wood | | | | uses and limitations and then don't be afraid to jump |
| or paint a light colour. Then again - your bookcase | | | | in and get your feet wet! |
| may be a feature and you may choose to have it | | | | |