Furniture gives your home personality while creating the functional environment you need to relax, entertain, and take care of daily tasks. While you can find furniture made with everything from acrylic to reclaimed leather, there are many reasons to choose solid wood furniture. Here are some of the best benefits of wood pieces.

3 Perks of Solid Wood Furniture

1. Natural Character

As trees mature, they create a new growth ring every year. When trees are made into furniture, those rings create unique, beautiful striations called wood grain. Many wood species also contain streaks of lighter and darker tones for more design variation.

Knots, or imperfections in the wood grain, can provide texture and visual interest as well. Some varieties of wood, such as Knotty Alder, have prominent knots for a rustic appearance. 

2. Simple Maintenance 

Solid wood furniture should be dusted regularly. Keep a lint-free microfiber cloth or a lamb’s wool duster on hand to wipe grime that accumulates on wood surfaces.

If you need to clean the surface of wood, don’t use excessive water on the surface, which can cause the varnish to bloom or cloud. Instead, dampen a lint-free cloth with warm, soapy water, then wipe down the wood. Follow it immediately with a dry microfiber cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

3. Easy Repairs

Unlike other furniture materials, which may be impossible to repair or transform, solid wood is easy to fix and update. It’s possible to sand or buff away scratches, reattach supportive pegs with wood glue, and remove or replace entire finishes with paint stripper and linseed oil.

When you’re in the market for solid wood pieces for your home, turn to Jaya Furniture. With state-of-the-art craftsmanship, this Honolulu, HI-based business will work with you through every step of the custom design and fabrication process. Check out their products on their website, or call (808) 829-4296 to discuss the furniture pieces you need.