I've a biased opinion when it comes to answering the question that is the title of this article, and I know it. At best, I can simply hope to adequately justify my position that bare wood furniture is, dollar for dollar, the far superior value, but let's have a look at some of the factors why and see if I can't convince you.
First, bare wood furniture is built out of...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 store, ask them to show you all their "solid wood" furniture and really look it over. Normally, I am betting you'll find pressboard somewhere.
Next, bare wood furniture costs lower. Often a lot less. Yes, you've to "do something" to it (and we will get to that in a moment), but that's more of a chance gained than lost. Economic times being what they're, most everyone is looking to save money where they can, and this seems like an excellent tradeoff to me.
Third, bare wood furniture allows you to put your imaginative stamp on it as you finish the piece, rather than getting anything "just like every 3rd house in the country." Express yourself! Be exclusive! Create something that's pure "you."
Fourth, bare wood furniture is more long-lasting. That's as, at the end of the day, all that pressboard actually is not very strong. All wood furniture is as rough and long-lasting as it's beautiful.
Fifth, bare wood furniture looks better with time. With appropriate care at its finishing, you can create an heirloom piece that will possibly serve for decades. Most store bought furniture simply becomes "used furniture" after 3-5 years. Great difference.
I fell in love with bare wood furniture with my first piece (a 6' tall, oak, double bookcase). As we gradually replace the furniture in our house, as much as possible, we're going with bare wood furniture. It is cheaper, better quality, more stable, and fully unique.
What's not to like?
First, bare wood furniture is built out of...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 store, ask them to show you all their "solid wood" furniture and really look it over. Normally, I am betting you'll find pressboard somewhere.
Next, bare wood furniture costs lower. Often a lot less. Yes, you've to "do something" to it (and we will get to that in a moment), but that's more of a chance gained than lost. Economic times being what they're, most everyone is looking to save money where they can, and this seems like an excellent tradeoff to me.
Third, bare wood furniture allows you to put your imaginative stamp on it as you finish the piece, rather than getting anything "just like every 3rd house in the country." Express yourself! Be exclusive! Create something that's pure "you."
Fourth, bare wood furniture is more long-lasting. That's as, at the end of the day, all that pressboard actually is not very strong. All wood furniture is as rough and long-lasting as it's beautiful.
Fifth, bare wood furniture looks better with time. With appropriate care at its finishing, you can create an heirloom piece that will possibly serve for decades. Most store bought furniture simply becomes "used furniture" after 3-5 years. Great difference.
I fell in love with bare wood furniture with my first piece (a 6' tall, oak, double bookcase). As we gradually replace the furniture in our house, as much as possible, we're going with bare wood furniture. It is cheaper, better quality, more stable, and fully unique.
What's not to like?
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