The advantages of wood furniture

In the field of furniture, and of kitchens in particular, many materials are used to make worktops, closets and so on. Kitchen manufacturers and designers constantly offer novelties, trying to launch more and more functional and nicer furniture, but in spite of the advance of these new materials, there is one ancient material that never goes out of fashion: wood, which is still one of the most appreciated materials as far as kitchens and furniture in general are concerned.

It is not difficult to understand the reasons of the success of woof in the field of furniture: also those who do not know the technique peculiarities of this material, indeed, can appreciate its aesthetic features. Wood, indeed, is so much loved because, unlike many other materials that still have many advantages, is a warm material, nice to see, which can create a special atmosphere in each room. In many cases a house furnished with wood elements turns out to be cosier than a house furnished with more aseptic and cold materials and can create a certain style. Moreover, wood is considered as a precious material; this is why when you choose wood furniture – an oak kitchen, for example – you can be sure that you are adding a bonus to your house.

In addition to these aesthetic advantages, wood also have many other advantages, which have determined its success in the field of furniture. First of all, it is resistant to shock and heavy loads; secondly, it can last in time. Obviously wood is not a perfect material and also have some disadvantages that do not make it fit for all the uses: these disadvantages come from the fact that it is a “living” material, in the sense that also when it is not part of a tree anymore and has been used to make kitchens and other pieces of furniture, wood still suffers the effects of weather, as moisture makes it swell and cold makes it shrink. However, thanks to the improvements that have been made in the field of woodworking, it is now possible to use this material also for external and bathroom furniture, and not only for the rooms where it is traditionally used, like living rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.

As far as kitchens are concerned, wood is not only used in the production of classical models, but also for modern kitchens, in some cases mixing wood features and elements realised with more modern materials, like steel. In the field of kitchens wood is notably used to make tables, chairs, closets but also worktops, for which it is better to use solid wood, which is very resistant and long-lasting and consequently used to make also furniture’s structures, doors and shelves. 

In order not to ruin your wood furniture and keep them beautiful as long as possible, you must treat them with care and clean them using wet clothes or specific cleaners.