Bare Wood Furniture Vs. Finished: Which One Is More Affordable, Higher Quality, More Durable, And Fully Exclusive

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by: ChrisHartpence
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Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 Time: 5:14 PM
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I have an influenced opinion when it relates to answering the question that's the title of this article, and I know it. At most, I can simply hope to adequately justify my position that bare wood furniture is, dollar for dollar, the far higher value, but let's take a look at a few of the factors why and see if I can not convince you.

First, bare wood furniture is built out of...well, wood. Not pressboard, not particle board, not sawdust and Elmer's trying to pass itself off as wood, but actual, honest to goodness wood! Next time you're at your local chain store, ask them to show you all their "solid wood" furniture and really look it over. Most of the time, I am betting you will find pressboard somewhere.

Second, bare wood furniture costs lower. Often a lot less. Yes, you've to "do something" to it (and we'll get to that in a moment), but that's more of a chance gained than lost. Economic times being what they are, most everyone is looking to save money where they can, and this seems like a great tradeoff to me.

Third, bare wood furniture allows you to put your creative stamp on it as you finish the piece, rather than getting something "just like every 3rd house in the country." Express yourself! Be exclusive! Create something that's real "you."

Fourth, bare wood furniture is more durable. That's as, ultimately, all that pressboard actually isn't terribly rigid. All wood furniture is as rugged and long-lasting as it's beautiful.

Fifth, bare wood furniture looks better with time. With proper care at its finishing, you can make an heirloom piece that will probably serve for decades. Majority of the store purchased furniture just becomes "used furniture" after 3-5 years. Huge difference.

I am in love with bare wood furniture with my first piece (a 6' tall, oak, double bookcase). As we gradually replace the furniture in our house, as much as possible, we are going with bare wood furniture. It is more affordable, better quality, more long-lasting, and totally exclusive.

What's not to like?

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