| If you're in the market for some new wood | | | | Walnut is a hardwood that can be used on its own or |
| furniture, you might have wondered which wood is | | | | fashioned into veneers for furniture made from |
| right for you. The best choice will depend on the | | | | softer woods. Its rich brown color makes it an |
| atmosphere you want to create, your own aesthetic | | | | instant classic. Walnut trees are famously easy to |
| tastes, and your budget. Read on for a look at the | | | | work with because they have a grain that runs |
| most popular woods used to make wood furniture. | | | | straight throughout them. As an added bonus, walnut |
| Pine | | | | wood is easy to carve and polish, and holds a stain |
| Pine wood is arguably the most popular wood for | | | | well. The lustrous finish that this wood holds makes it |
| affordable furniture. People love it for its light color | | | | a great choice for furnishings that are built to last, |
| and natural texture. It's also less expensive than | | | | such as formal dining furniture or family heirlooms. Its |
| many other woods. Pine is very versatile. It is used | | | | affordability makes it even more appealing to |
| to make bookshelves, bed frames, baby furniture, | | | | cost-conscious consumers. |
| dining room tables and chairs, and lots of other pieces | | | | Mahogany |
| designed for everyday use. Furniture designers like it | | | | As far as looks and price go, mahogany is at the |
| because it's a soft, pliable wood that's easy to work | | | | very top of the wood furniture list. This gorgeous |
| with. Though pine doesn't have the longevity that | | | | red wood has a hard surface and a medium grain. It |
| comes with harder woods, it is commonly used to | | | | is commonly used for high-quality, ornamental |
| add a rustic touch to any room. Pine can come with | | | | furniture. Its price puts some shoppers off, but the |
| veneers, which are made from hard woods like | | | | beauty of mahogany furniture can last a lifetime; in |
| walnut, or unfinished. The unfinished variety can be | | | | addition to being very attractive, mahogany is also |
| stained or left natural for a cozy, down-home look. | | | | very resilient and stands up well to the rigors of time |
| Oak | | | | and use. When cared for properly, mahogany |
| Oak is a very popular choice for furniture | | | | furniture can survive to be passed down from |
| construction. Like pine, it is versatile and can be used | | | | generation to generation. Most higher-end mahogany |
| to good effect in many decorating schemes. It | | | | furniture is made from South American mahogany. |
| comes in two basic types: red and white oak. The | | | | There is also an African variety. |
| red can range in color from pale blonde to light | | | | Now that you've learned about the most popular |
| reddish brown, while the white can range from | | | | choices in wood furniture, you're all set to pick out |
| blonde to light brown or even gray. Oak furniture is | | | | new furnishings of your own. Choose a wood that |
| durable, making it a good choice for children's rooms | | | | fits your budget and style. Keep your wood furniture |
| and other areas where it will see daily use. It is also | | | | clean and polished, and you'll be able to enjoy it for |
| quite affordable. | | | | many years to come. |
| Walnut | | | | |