Bare Wood Furniture Vs. Finished: Which One Is Inexpensive, Higher Quality, More Durable, And Totally Unique.
I've a influenced belief when it comes to answering the question that is the title of this article, and I know it. At the best, I can only hope to adequately explain my position that bare wood furniture is, dollar for dollar, the far higher value, but let's have a look at some of the factors why and see if I can not convince you.
First, bare wood furniture is created with...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 shop, ask them to show you all their "solid wood" furniture and actually look it over. Most of the time, I'm betting you will find pressboard somewhere.
Next, bare wood furniture costs less. 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're, most everybody is looking to save money where they can, and this seems like a great tradeoff to me.
Third, bare wood furniture lets 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 long-lasting. That's because, at the end of the day, all that pressboard actually is not very strong. All wood furniture is as rough and durable as it is beautiful.
Fifth, bare wood furniture looks better with age. With appropriate care at its finishing, you can create an heirloom piece that will possibly serve for decades. Majority of the store purchased furniture simply becomes "used furniture" after 3-5 years. Huge difference.
I fell in love with unfinished furniture
with my first piece (a 6' tall, oak, double bookcase). As we slowly replace the furniture in our home, as much as possible, we are using bare wood furniture. It is cheaper, higher quality, more durable, and totally exclusive.
What's not to like?
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