Benefits of Oak Furniture
You often see oak furniture being advertised; many people prefer this type of furniture in their homes. If you’re new to buying furniture or are deciding between cheaper options or oak furniture, you’re likely wondering what the benefit of oak furniture is. We have the answers so you can understand why you often pay more for solid oak items.
Strong and hard-wearing
Solid oak furniture is known for its strength and durability. Unlike other types of furniture made from plywood or hardboard that can split or crack under pressure, oak furniture will remain strong. This makes it perfect for many different applications where the furniture will be holding weight, for example, in a wardrobe packed with lots of clothing or a bookcase that holds up many heavy books. In each of these situations, wood that’s more fragile will need replacing after a few years. In contrast, oak furniture will remain strong under heavy loads and last for many years.
Built to last
The strength and hardwearing nature of oak furniture mean it often lasts much longer than other cheaper furniture. Additionally, oak furniture is constructed with care. High-quality screws, bolts and fastenings are used when building a piece of solid oak furniture. This means that draws, cupboards and hinges will last much longer than cheaper furniture options. Many people keep oak furniture for their entire adult life, and you will often find some quality oak furniture passed through several family generations.
Maintenance free
Suppose you choose to opt for a cheaper set of draws; you might find the bottom of the draws begin to sag over time, and they no longer shut properly. To fix this issue, you will need to remove the drawers, remove the bottom piece of plywood, and replace it with new wood that hasn’t sagged. If you buy oak furniture, you won’t have this issue. The wood is solid throughout and doesn’t need replacing. The only maintenance you will need is dusting the furniture and cleaning off any spillages.
Resale value
People are always looking for ways to minimise costs when decorating their homes and adding new furniture to any room. If you have old oak furniture you no longer need, plenty of other people will be willing to buy it off you online. You can make some money back to put towards your next purchase. It's good to know if you invest in more expensive oak furniture, you can then sell it if you no longer need it in the future.
Forever in style
Oak dining room furniture is always in style and will remain in style for many years to come. There are various fads and fashions that come and go with furniture; buying furniture that’s in fashion is great for now, but it can often look dated in 2-3 years. Oak furniture is classic; it's been around for many years and will continue to be popular in the future. Oak colours fit in with almost any decoration. By investing in a piece of oak furniture, you can move it from one room to another and keep it when you change the decoration and colours of your home. You can incorporate many pieces of oak furniture in your room by adding a runner or ornament on top of the oak furniture to tie it into the colours of your room.
Versatile
Experiment with different layouts to achieve furniture that works well for your household and also looks great. Oak furniture can be different, but pieces often have very similar looks and use similar colours. Once you have one piece of oak furniture, it's very easy to find others that will match and look great in your room. You can also move the furniture around different areas of your house to create varying looks. Perhaps your side table in the hallway would also look great in your lounge. Experiment and have fun rearranging your furniture.
Investing in solid oak furniture might seem expensive, but it is worth it if you plan on keeping the item for several years. If you’re unsure, check out the second-hand market for oak furniture, you’ll get a higher quality item and won’t need to spend as much money.