Types of Wood for Furniture

The furniture facilitates the magnificence of the interior, whether it is a house, apartment, workplace, restaurant, hotel, or any other building. If we summarize, furniture and its style are all to embellish the space. Before buying furniture, we consider factors such as the type of wood, the quality of the wood, the style, and the comfort of the furniture.

Office furniture attracts both employers and customers. It leads to higher productivity. The same is true for other places of employment, such as hotels. Choosing the right furnishings to adorn your home gives you the allure of living within.

What wood is best for your furniture? This is a question that depends on your budget and requirements.

We must research various types of wood and compare them to be used for furniture. Furniture is classified into several categories, including modern, antique, luxury, and comfy.

We are here to assist you in making the best selection. In this blog, we have highlighted multiple types of wood used for furniture. People like long-lasting, comfy, elegant, and attractive hardwood furniture.

There are two types of wood available in the Pakistani market for furniture.

Hardwood and softwood.

Hardwood includes:

• Mahogany
• Walnut
• Deodar
• Teak
• Ashwood

HardWood 

Hardwood is often sourced from trees such as deodar, mahogany, teak, and walnut.

Deodar

Hardwood has various uses like it is employed in the ceilings, walls, and flooring. In Pakistan, deodar wood is mostly used for building. People usually choose hardwood furniture in their homes because it is durable and resilient.

When properly polished, the deodar looks quite attractive.

Mahogany

Mahogany is a popular choice for exquisite furniture since it is one of the most premium timbers. The color of this costly wood ranges from reddish-brown to deep crimson. Mahogany is the preferred wood for luxurious furniture. It provides our bedroom and living room furniture, couch sets, and consoles with a rich, elegant appearance.

Its achromatic hue darkens over time and shines like a ruby when polished. It has excellent workability and is quite durable. These characteristics result in a good wood for making cabinets and furniture.

It is less expensive and lighter in weight.

Walnut

Walnut wood is used in the construction of furniture, wooden crafts, and walls and ceilings. Because of its durability, it is sometimes used to refinish flooring.

The wood of black walnut is dark in appearance, solid and tightly grained. Walnut wood has rich, brown tones that range from light to dark brown.

Teak 

Because of its glossy appearance, teak wood is widely suggested for cupboards and furniture. Teak wood is frequently used for window frames since it is more resistant to water. Teak wood is thick and profound. This wood is elegant and modern. Teak wood is resistant to water.

Ash Wood

Ash is a strong hardwood with a light wood shade. Because it is incredibly flexible without compromising strength, it is frequently used in bent and curved furniture.

Ashwood is durable, long-lasting, and light in color.

Meranti 

Meranti is one of the finest hardwoods to work with since it simply cuts, machines processes, and polishes. Meranti Wood is a low-cost hardwood that is used for framing, furniture, structure, windows, cabinets, and door trim for laminate.

It drills, cuts, plants, and grinds smoothly. Steel sharp edges, bits, and blades cut meranti only, while carbide-tipped sharp edges and tools are properly directed for manufacturing.

Meranti wood requires constant upkeep, such as regular varnishing, as compared to other types of wood.

Oak Wood

Oakwood is wonderful for outdoor furniture since it is resistant to water damage. Because of its tight grain, white oak, in particular, is ideal for outdoor applications.

Oak is the best wood for dining tables, work areas, and other heavy items.

One of the primary factors that attract customers to oak is its beautiful golden hue.

SoftWood 

Softwood includes:

• Fir
• Chir Pine
• Hemlock

Softwoods, which derive from coniferous trees, are less dense than hardwoods. Softwoods like fir, chir pine, and hemlock are widely used in Pakistan. It is easily bendable.

Fir

Fir is commonly used for window frames and door panels. Fir comes in two varieties: blue fir and silver fir.

It is well-known and often used for furniture building, particularly for projects that will be painted, because of its low cost. Fir is commonly used in cabinet and furniture making.

Chir Pine

Chir Pine is obtained from northern Pakistan. Chir Pine is used for building buildings in these places. However, it is not suited for building houses in southern areas. Chir Pine is also utilized in the manufacture of door panels and furnishings. It is usually used to create various designs on furniture.

Pines come in a variety of varieties, including Ponderosa, Sugar, White, and Yellow pines. They are all rather soft and suitable for use as furniture. If you like antique decor, pine is an excellent choice.

Hemlock

In Pakistan, hemlock wood is known as Shekran. It is used in the manufacture of furniture, doors, windows, and planks. Hemlock wood rapidly absorbs moisture, making it unsuitable for flooring. The wood easily holds screws and takes all glue. It is a good choice for furniture making because of its durability.

You may now check through our product section to choose which wood type is perfect for you. If you want any support, please contact our Ebony expert team.

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