Wood has been a foundation in furniture design due to its durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. It offers numerous possibilities for both custom and ready-made furniture.Different wood vary in density, color, and grain, each offering a unique aesthetic appeal.
This blog will explore 8 popular wood types for custom furniture, helping you make wise choices that enhance the visual appeal and functionality of your spaces.
1.Oak
Oak is a highly durable and strong hardwood, making it ideal for both modern and classic furniture pieces. Its prominent grain pattern and rich color options, ranging from light to dark hues, add a timeless elegance to any design.
2.Maple
Maple is known for its lighter finish and fine,uniform grain. It is commonly used for kitchen cabinets, closets, and doors that require a sleek, modern appearance.
3.Black Walnut
Black Walnut is valued for its rich dark color,striking grain patterns and durability, making it a luxurious choice for high-end custom furniture. Walnut’s deep tones and timeless appeal add a sense of sophistication and elegance to any interior space.
4.Ashwood
Ashwood has high hardness, high strength, good wear resistance, and certain anti-corrosion and insect-proof features.The appearance is similar to red oak, but it is not as prone to warping and deformation as red oak.
5.Cherry
A fine-grained hardwood that is relatively easy to work with and takes stain well.
6.Rubber Wood
Rubber Wood comes from thailand rubber tree. It’s strong, lightweight, and affordable. It doesn’t have striking veins as oak.Rubber wood slabs on the market are usually made of small pieces of finger joints.
If it’s clear paint finish or light color,these joints wil be very obvious.However it’s a perfect economical choice if it’s solid color finish e.g. pure white,black,grey etc.
7.European Beech
Beech comes with straight grain and Pale straw color, sometimes with a pink or brown hue.Its hardness, wear-resistance, strength, and excellent bending capabilities—coupled with its low price—make it a popular choice in custom cabinets.
8.Burma Teak
Burma Teak is often regarded as the ‘king of woods.’ Its close-grained texture adds to its water resistance and durability.Raw, unfinished wood surfaces have a slightly oily or greasy feel due to natural oils. It has superior decay resistance and insect-proof performance.Perfect option for main entrance door and various indoor application.
Price range for above wood types(“＜” is less than):
Rubber wood＜Beech＜Ashwood＜Maple＜Cherry＜Oak＜Black Walnut＜Burma Teak
For custom furniture, hardwood like oak, maple, walnut and teak are generally considered the best choices due to their durability, strength, and attractive appearance. However, the best wood also depends on the specific piece of furniture, desired aesthetic, and budget.
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