Types of wood furniture

We’re going to go out on a limb here and say that we all have those antique furniture pieces lying around that we aren’t quite sure how to fit in with the rest of our home. Well, we’re here to lay the mystery to rest and teach you how to beautifully mix and match wood tones in six simple steps.

The hardness of various types of wood .

I’m head over heels for this set of ten natural hardwood building blocks! Each one is sanded, finished, and stamped...

Ever wondered how to choose between all the different types of wood when buying furniture? What's the difference between manufactured and solid wood? What's the difference between hardwood and softwood? Read our guide never forget the difference again!

7 suggestions from the experts!

The wait is over, we're looking at 90-degree temps later this week. We find ourselves in a recent hurry to prep the yard, clean off the patio furniture, and refresh with a few new pieces for the season ahead. If you're lucky enough to have one of these spaces, make sure you get as much use out of it as possible.

Since you'll want to know what type of wood you're working with before beginning any woodworking project, especially building or refinishing a piece, this chart should come particularly handy. For identification, match the pictured wood grain types against your own wooden piece. Always make sure to free your wood from any disguises before attempting to identify it! 😉