| Mission style furniture, inspired by the early Spanish | | | | overpowering. It will help to enhance and showcase |
| missions in California, is as popular today as it was in | | | | other furniture items in your home. |
| the early part of the twentieth century. Here is why | | | | Using mission style bedroom furniture will give you a |
| mission style furniture is so popular and functional and | | | | solid resting place, as well as good quality storage |
| you may want to consider it for your home. | | | | options. It will last for years from college dorm to |
| This type of furniture is known for its square and | | | | retirement home and beyond with ease. If it is cared |
| heavy look and orientation toward functionality. A core | | | | for appropriately, mission style furniture will look as |
| component of the arts and crafts design concept, | | | | good as new decades down the road and because |
| mission style furniture is a fantastic choice for furniture | | | | of this, you can also look for antique furniture pieces in |
| that is built solid and long lasting. There are people who | | | | this style. |
| swear by the usability and style appeal of mission style | | | | It is traditionally colored with a medium to dark stain, |
| furniture. | | | | and because of the color and materials, this furniture is |
| The key characteristics of mission style furniture | | | | best suited to larger more spacious sized rooms. It is |
| include creation for functionality over style or fashion, | | | | often heavy visually, so light surrounding colors and |
| and a simple lasting construction out of high quality | | | | paint on walls would be ideal. |
| woods and materials. Being of the arts and crafts era, | | | | When buying mission furniture, look for authenticity of |
| small details such as the joinery are made in a superior | | | | the piece, quality of workmanship, and reputation of |
| fashion to enhance the longevity and appeal of these | | | | seller/builder. The best quality mission style furniture will |
| pieces. | | | | be from native American oak with exposed joinery. It |
| Mission furniture is available today in many different | | | | will be hand finished, hand rubber and sealed in a soft |
| pieces. It is almost always carved of oak and is | | | | satin finish. Authentic mission furniture also has |
| traditionally designed to fit the bungalow style home | | | | upholstery made of natural materials like canvas and |
| environment. When decorating around mission furniture | | | | leather. |
| it is important to carry through the simplicity of design | | | | This type of furniture is a great option for those with a |
| and focus on function if you want an accurate | | | | bit of space and a penchant for traditional styling. By |
| representation of the period. This means keeping walls | | | | using this furniture, you can create a simple, functional |
| plain and floors either polished or with very basic | | | | and warm environment in which to live. Simple in style |
| carpet options, in the one color. | | | | and construction, elegant and functional with a timeless |
| Using mission style furniture will enhance your personal | | | | beauty, Mission style furniture will be a welcome |
| belongings as the furniture itself will not be | | | | addition and blend well with any decor. |