Thursday 24 November 2011

Classic Elegance - Pine Furnishings And More Stylish Designs For The House

By Andre Goff


Pine furniture wellingborough is a great addition to any room, because it easily fits in and has a simple charm about it. This soft, light yellow wood with its classic knotty look is used to build a wide variety of furnishings for the whole house. It is great for painting and decorating to personalize as well.

Pine by nature is a lighter, fragile wood so it can scratch easily and must be handled with care. It is not suitable for areas high in moisture like the basement, because it can absorb this and warp as a result. There are however, waterproof protectants on the market that can prevent this from happening to your cotswold furniture. Similarly, when placing a damp glass for instance on its surface, a ring will develop so coasters must be used.

There are a few things people need to look out for when they are selecting this type of furniture as well with regards to quality and craftsmanship. If there are too many knots or knots that form holes in the wood, it can actually weaken it meaning that the furniture may be less stable and not last as long. Drawers should pull out easily without sticking, and walls should be plumb even, where applicable. If there is a stain or varnish used on the surface it should be evenly applied.

The cottage porch or backyard are great places to feature pine furniture. Since it has to face the element though, pretreating it with water-seal is necessary. What is nice about using this kind of furniture outside is that is can be allowed to "weather", that is turn a grayish-shade over the course of time giving it a quaint rustic look. Outdoor pieces that add functionality and character include rockers, porch swings, adirondack or muskoka deck chairs and porch swings.

In the kitchen or dining area, pine is ideal because of the warm and cozy ambiance it creates. It has a country feel about it that is old-fashioned yet endearing. The main furnishings in this room usually include either a round or rectangular dining table with matching chairs, and depending on preference and room size, other pieces such as cabinets, side table, microwave carts and small accents like paper towel holders and spice racks. Many people like to decorate these pieces with their own original design.

The bedroom is also a place where pine adds an inviting and cozy warmth, which is important in a bedroom especially. The pieces can be purchased natural for those who want to paint or stain their own, or a finish from the manufacturer. The main furnishings should include of course a bed with frame and headboard, nightstands, dressers of whatever size the buyer requires with perhaps an attached or detached mirror. Additional pieces that add extra storage space and complete the look of the room would include a wardrobe, dressing table and blanket box.

The living room is also a great place to showcase pine furniture, as it gives it a nice lived-in and inviting quality. Most pieces available for this room are couches and chairs that are made of a wooden frame and are covered with cushions, they are sometimes decoratively carved and come in a choice of finishes. Other accompanying pieces include coffee and end tables that can have a wood or glass top and display cabinets or media centers.

If treated right, pine furniture can provide enjoyable and lovely comfort in any room for many years.




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