A speedy review to buying the highest value oak furniture

Clearly many factors influence your purchasing decision when buying solid oak furniture - Price? Material? Environmental impact? Style?  If you’ve just moved home or are looking to add to your existing furniture which store should you choose? It is frequently difficult to filter down the options to make an informed choice that actually suits your needs, but here are some key considerations that should aid you in your selection.

Appearance and style. The first question you need to ask yourself is a fairly straightforward one; what kind of design are you looking for? Of course, this will depend on a range of factors.   perhaps for quality wooden furniture, a tough, solid oak would be best, or more traditional, farmhouse styles. Start by asking yourself what type of wood furniture would fit into your existing set-up.If you need more ideas it’s not a bad idea to refer to home or furniture magazines and once you’ve narrowed down the look and feel of the furniture to just a small selection of designs, it’s now time to consider the raw materials.

Buy sustainable materials. Look for furniture certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), an organisation that has highly-developed sustainable standards for forest management and operates programs that verify adherence to them. The FSC is an international organisation constituted to promote responsible stewardship of the world’s forests through every processing level- from the forest to each manufacturing point to the marketplace.

Type of Wood. Having chosen your style, now it is time to think about material. With so many different types of wood to choose from it can be a bit of a minefield; however in general they are classified into two basic categories – hardwood or softwood. Hardwood is more durable and generally harder to work with. The exception is teak and for this reason is that teak furniture can be more pricey than furniture made from other types of wood.

Softwood is the other main material that wooden furniture is made from so you can expect cheaper pricing, but the furniture is much less durable; it tends to rot or become stained even just after a few short years. However, despite this the upside is that since they are so easy to work with you’ll get a wider array of designs and styles – at cheaper prices. Each has its own place in the marketplace but the only way to really choose is to be clear about your own requirements. For example, if you are looking for a relatively short-lived item (maybe you are renting a property for a short period) then it makes sense to buy better value furniture that is made from softwood. However, a statement piece that you want to last for years should be a hardwood item (preferably from sustainable sources).

The finish of the Wooden Furniture. Most types of wood (when unprocessed) can be vulnerable when open to moisture. Mould may grow, and the wood can rot. To protect wooden home office furniture (or any hardworking items for that matter), caring layers should be applied to the surface of the wooden furniture (especially for outdoor furniture). Some types of wood like Teak have natural oils that protect the qualities of the wood. In this case, all the furniture needs is a light film of protection for it to last for a lifetime.  

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