Nailhead trim is a great design detail that can be added to almost any upholstered furniture piece—sofas, chairs, ottomans, you name it. Some styles almost always look better with nailheads, like a Chesterfield sofa, while others shouldn’t go near it (they look out of place in super-modern spaces). ... Read More about Adding Nailhead Trim to Sofas: A Primer
Finishes for Wood: Instantly Spot the Bad Stuff
The final thing you should consider when shopping for quality wood furniture is the finish. (If you haven’t read our blogs on wood types, veneers, and joinery, start there to get a complete picture about how to identify high quality wood furniture.) Bad finishes can ruin a piece of furniture (it’s ... Read More about Finishes for Wood: Instantly Spot the Bad Stuff
Types of Wood Joints: Do You Know the Difference?
When you’re talking about wood furniture, joinery is how the pieces of wood are connected to each other. If done well, it can create a stable piece. If don’t poorly, you’ll have a wobbly table in the not-so-distant future. If you’ve ever assembled a piece of flat-packed furniture from Ikea or ... Read More about Types of Wood Joints: Do You Know the Difference?
Veneer Wood Furniture: Is It All Bad?
You’ve heard some about veneers in our recent post about wood types, but we want to dig in a little deeper and tell you what they really are. And that includes debunking the main myth about veneers: Not every piece of furniture that uses veneers is poor quality. But we’re getting ahead of ... Read More about Veneer Wood Furniture: Is It All Bad?
What is Reclaimed Wood? (And How Do You Shop For It?)
It’s hard to go into any furniture store these days and not see lots of pieces made from reclaimed wood. But like any trendy material, it can be hard to know what the phrase “reclaimed wood” actually means. Allow us to explain. ... Read More about What is Reclaimed Wood? (And How Do You Shop For It?)