Furniture nowadays is made of various type of materials from aluminum to iron and even plastic. But for the people with a superior taste, the wood is always the best option. Wooden furniture is generally more long lasting and timeless. Readymade furniture doesn’t provide much pick over the kind of wood that is used but custom cabinetry gives you the option to select the material according to your liking. But the type of wood that should be opted depends on a number of things, for example the usage and the place. A chair maker will use a another type of wood for the chairs while a cabinet maker will prefer some other one. In custom furniture, the preference changes highly with respect to the space that the furniture is going to occupy. This is because different woods have different qualities like hardness, softness, texture and flexibility. We will discuss a few commonly used ones.

Mahogany

Mahogany is most likely the most commonly used wood for furniture. The reason for its popularity is due to both its sturdiness and its color. The color of this hardwood can range from a dark brown to reddish brown. It is employed in fine furnishings, boat making, plywood and outdoor furniture making. This wood can last for a long time and has the quality to resist swelling and shrinkage. During the 18th century, mahogany became a very popular furniture wood in Europe.

Maple

Maple is another top quality hardwood; it is mostly very light brown in color. Its color makes it perfect for confined spaces where more brightness is required. Maple is very famous for its smooth even surface. It is used in the making of classy furniture, kitchen cabinets and bowling alley floors.

OAK

Oakwood is a very heavy hardwood and one of the most commonly used. There are further two type of oak, white oak and the red oak. Oak is well known greatly for its surface of large rings and circles. United States and Canada are gifted with numerous Oak trees. The oak tree can get stained easily so it is easy to get it coloredtinted in any other color. Oak wood is employed in making boat frames, furniture and floorings.

Beech

Beech is also one sturdy hardwood used for making chair and tables. It is of light color mostly and therefore it can be easily stained. In United States and Canada, Beech is grown in a abundance.

Pinewood

Pine is softwood that is generally available in various parts of the world. There are many different kinds of pine like Ponderosa Pine and sugar Pine. Both types of wood are used in furniture making. Pine is usually yellow in color. It is extensively used in making plywood and veneer. Pine is known for its beautiful knots.

Cedar

Cedar is another softwood used for furniture making. One very unique characteristic of cedar is its sweet aroma. This aroma makes it a very preferable for making chests and drawers as it repels moths and insects and also aromatizes the things kept inside.

Other than these types there are several more kinds of wood, each with distinct features and usage. Plywood, veneer and MDF (Multiple density fiber are rather man made woods made by layers or laminates of other natural woods. In some cases the usage of these woods is better than using the natural wood.

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