When choosing wooden furniture, the following aspects can be considered:
Types of Wood
• Solid Wood: For example, oak is hard in texture, with beautiful grains, a firm structure, and strong durability, and it is often used to make high-quality furniture. Walnut wood has a calm and elegant color, fine texture, good toughness, and stability. However, the price of solid wood furniture is relatively high.
• Man-made Boards: Such as particle board, which has a low cost and is easy to process, and is suitable for making some furniture with diverse shapes in a simple style. The multi-layer board has good structural stability and strong nail-holding ability, and can be used for various types of furniture, but its environmental protection performance should be noted to see if it meets the standards.
Craftsmanship and Quality
• Examine the Appearance: Check whether the surface of the furniture is smooth and flat, without cracks, knots, wormholes, or other flaws, and whether the paint is evenly applied and the color is consistent.
• Check the Structure: Shake the furniture a little to see if the overall structure is stable, whether the parts connected by mortise and tenon joints are tight, and whether the hardware such as screws is firmly installed.
Style Matching
• Chinese Style: It often chooses dark-colored and heavy-textured woods such as mahogany to create, with traditional carved patterns and other classical elements in the shape, showing a simple and elegant charm.
• Nordic Style: It mostly favors light-colored woods such as white oak, pursues simple and smooth lines, and gives people a fresh and natural feeling overall.
• Modern Simple Style: Any type of wood can be used. The key is to have a simple shape, emphasizing the combination of functionality and practicality.
Environmental Protection Performance
• Try to choose products that meet the national environmental protection standards. Check whether there are relevant environmental protection certification marks, such as E1 grade boards, to ensure that the furniture will not release too many harmful gases during use.
Budget Consideration
• Determine the budget range according to your own financial situation. Generally, the price of solid wood furniture is relatively high, but it has advantages in quality and service life. The price of man-made board furniture is relatively affordable, and you can choose products with a suitable price according to your needs.
