| Solid pine bedroom furniture and solid oak bedroom | | | | Solid oak bedroom furniture also has a solid history |
| furniture are two different but wonderful choices. | | | | behind it going back to the middle ages. Oak is a slow |
| Pine wood is a lightweight wood that is pliable and is | | | | growing wood, so mature trees require more time to |
| often used in rustic, southwestern, mission, Mexican, | | | | re-generate. As a result, oak has become more |
| and country bedroom furniture. It is a reasonably priced | | | | expensive and is not as available as it was in previous |
| wood that is easily crafted and easy to maintain and | | | | generations. |
| repair. Its knotty good looks can be highlighted with a | | | | Oak wood is a very hard wood known for its great |
| clear finish. The grain in pine is often unique to the tree | | | | strength and durability as well as being naturally |
| and the number of knots any piece of pine wood may | | | | resistant to fungi and parasites. It is a subtlety |
| have can vary considerably. Craftsmen will try to use | | | | attractive wood and will not scratch or dent as easily |
| similar boards in constructing furniture sets but variation | | | | as pine. The natural color of oak ranges from very |
| is part of its charm and should be expected. Many | | | | dark to very light and accepts stain very well. All |
| prefer it because of its natural variation. | | | | hardwood furniture more resistant to warping or |
| For those that prefer absolute uniformity, pine furniture | | | | bending and is more highly valued in better homes. |
| is also available in a range of painted and lacquered | | | | Oak furniture sets are available in a wide range of |
| finishes. Pine is softwood, as are all evergreens. It is | | | | styles from traditional to contemporary. In fact, oak is |
| less expensive but requires a little extra care. You | | | | used in almost every style of furniture. It is so strong |
| need to be a little more careful about scratching it or | | | | and long-lasting that after 30 to 40 years, instead of |
| denting it. | | | | buying new furniture, oak can be sanded down and |
| Solid pine bedroom furniture provides a cozy | | | | refinished to become like-new, even with a change in |
| comfortable look and it generates a natural pine aroma | | | | stain color. This makes oak renewable for future |
| that is well-liked. It is a long-time favorite of the | | | | generations. |
| American indoors. It is also a 'Carbon Neutral' product | | | | Strength, beauty, durability, diversity, renewability, solid |
| that is easily renewable. | | | | oak furniture is the keystone of hardwood furniture. |