In case you hadn't spotted it, the latest furniture fashion is French style. Much of this is made of pine or MDF and completed in a painted or shabby chic fashion, but there are also some manufacturers offering French style furniture in oak with a wood (lacquered) finish.
One of the better ranges, that offers good quality oak bedsides in a French-style and at sensible prices is the (unimaginatively-named) French Style Oak range from Devonshire Pine. I guess they must have put all their creative effort into the furniture rather than the name, as it really is nicely styled, well made and well finished. Prices are around £120 or less for the nightstand and £140 for the bedside cabinet.
Monday, 8 March 2010
Friday, 12 February 2010
The Oak Bedside to not buy
The one on the right is from Heal's pretty standard offer from their Montanna Furniture Collection.
All seems well until you check the price THREE HUNDRED AND NINTY FIVE POUNDS.
The Montana Bedside Table has been inspired by the best of both traditional and modern design. Created with a combination of oak solids and veneers, this Bedside Table has a drawer and handy shelf, it also accompanies the rest of the Montana range superbly.
Two things spring to mind
- This isn't even 100% solid oak, for that money if it was made from Gold the price would closer to what we'd be looking to pay
- You can pick up a flat pack solid wood version from £50 and a 100% solid oak bedside would only cost £120 maxiumum
Should you wish to purchase here is the link to Heals Over Priced Oak Bedside
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Stand by your bedsides!
Just thought I'd issue a friendly seasonal warning to all those who will be having friends or family coming to stay during the Christmas period. We all know how useful the bedside cabinet can be as somewhere to put lamps, books, clocks, spectacles and so on but I thought I'd mention an experience that happened in our house a few years ago.
This tale involved shall we say a more senior member of the family. Last thing at night they would remove their dentures and put them into a cup of Steradent denture cleaner. The trouble was that on this particular night they had filled their cup a little too much and, not having their spectacles on, didn't realise some of the contents had spilled onto the bedside cabinet.
By morning the denture cleaner had removed all the paintwork (did I mention our bedsides were painted?) right down to the woodwork. I have since used the same denture cleaner as an effective but gentle way to clean all kinds of furniture! My point is, just be careful to put a cover such as a neat lace doilie (with furniture protector underneath) on furniture if you think it might be 'at risk.'
By the way, talking of bedsides, I guess you'll have checked out the selection of bedsides on the website of RightPriceFurniture.
This tale involved shall we say a more senior member of the family. Last thing at night they would remove their dentures and put them into a cup of Steradent denture cleaner. The trouble was that on this particular night they had filled their cup a little too much and, not having their spectacles on, didn't realise some of the contents had spilled onto the bedside cabinet.
By morning the denture cleaner had removed all the paintwork (did I mention our bedsides were painted?) right down to the woodwork. I have since used the same denture cleaner as an effective but gentle way to clean all kinds of furniture! My point is, just be careful to put a cover such as a neat lace doilie (with furniture protector underneath) on furniture if you think it might be 'at risk.'
By the way, talking of bedsides, I guess you'll have checked out the selection of bedsides on the website of RightPriceFurniture.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
What about Pine Furniture?
At the weekend I was looking at some pine furniture and it was like meeting an old friend I hadn’t seen for some time. I’d forgotten just how new pine furniture can be so fresh and natural – add a few pebbles and some sisal rope and it feels like the seaside, but add a thick rug and a blazing log fire and it feels like a cabin in the mountains.
For a great choice of pine furniture in traditional and contemporary styles I’d look for pine furniture on Right Price furniture’s website. They have dozens of ranges of genuine solid pine furniture and Right Price Furniture is now one of the biggest and most trusted online furniture retailers in the UK.
For a great choice of pine furniture in traditional and contemporary styles I’d look for pine furniture on Right Price furniture’s website. They have dozens of ranges of genuine solid pine furniture and Right Price Furniture is now one of the biggest and most trusted online furniture retailers in the UK.
Wednesday, 9 September 2009
The Many Choices of Bedroom Furniture
If you are in the market for bedroom furniture, then you probably have a vague idea of what you would like. This can affect your decision about the type of furniture set that you buy. If the bedroom furniture that you are looking at is a simple and basic design, then you have a wealth of options to choose from. There are many different styles, and many of them feature simple, yet elegant pieces which are designed to enhance the room in which they are kept as well as function in a variety of different purposes. While there are also elaborately designed bedroom pieces as well, these can be a little more difficult to find, but they often have a theme, and you would need to buy an entire bedroom set to make sure that all of the furniture matched correctly.
The two most common types of bedroom furniture options are pine furniture and oak furniture. Pine furniture is often used for those bedroom sets that are designed to have a rustic appeal to them. Also, because the colour and look of pine furniture in general is capable of blending in with a variety of other wood types, it is often the choice for people who are looking for just one piece of bedroom furniture. Not to mention the fact that you can buy unfinished pine bedroom furniture and stain it or paint it to match your specific decorating needs. The notable fact about pine furniture is that each piece is unique because of the knots and variations in the wood. Many people enjoy this fact and they opt to use pine furniture because they know that no one else will have a piece exactly like theirs.
On the other hand, if you are looking for an entire set of bedroom furniture that is designed to last, then oak furniture is a good option as well. This is because oak is a hardwood, so it is durable, and is capable of taking years of punishment without breaking down. Since it is a hardwood, it is also a good choice for those who do not want to have to think about replacing their furniture anytime soon. If you were to buy a set of oak bedroom furniture (including wardrobes, drawers, nightstands, and even chests), then you would probably not have to worry about replacing this furniture any time in the near future. And, you would have a complete set.
The important thing to remember is that both pine furniture and oak furniture have their different traits. What you need to do is to go through and make sure that you are getting bedroom furniture that is going to work best for your needs. Since both of these woods are commonly used in furniture, you can find both of them in a wide variety of different styles that will fit your decorating needs. If you still are unsure of the kind of bedroom furniture that will work best for you, then you can visit furniture stores to see them in person before making your final decision.
The two most common types of bedroom furniture options are pine furniture and oak furniture. Pine furniture is often used for those bedroom sets that are designed to have a rustic appeal to them. Also, because the colour and look of pine furniture in general is capable of blending in with a variety of other wood types, it is often the choice for people who are looking for just one piece of bedroom furniture. Not to mention the fact that you can buy unfinished pine bedroom furniture and stain it or paint it to match your specific decorating needs. The notable fact about pine furniture is that each piece is unique because of the knots and variations in the wood. Many people enjoy this fact and they opt to use pine furniture because they know that no one else will have a piece exactly like theirs.
On the other hand, if you are looking for an entire set of bedroom furniture that is designed to last, then oak furniture is a good option as well. This is because oak is a hardwood, so it is durable, and is capable of taking years of punishment without breaking down. Since it is a hardwood, it is also a good choice for those who do not want to have to think about replacing their furniture anytime soon. If you were to buy a set of oak bedroom furniture (including wardrobes, drawers, nightstands, and even chests), then you would probably not have to worry about replacing this furniture any time in the near future. And, you would have a complete set.
The important thing to remember is that both pine furniture and oak furniture have their different traits. What you need to do is to go through and make sure that you are getting bedroom furniture that is going to work best for your needs. Since both of these woods are commonly used in furniture, you can find both of them in a wide variety of different styles that will fit your decorating needs. If you still are unsure of the kind of bedroom furniture that will work best for you, then you can visit furniture stores to see them in person before making your final decision.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Choosing the Best Bedroom Furniture Layout
Looking for the perfect piece of bedroom furniture can be a difficult task. After all, there are so many different faucets that you will need to consider beforehand in order to make sure that the furniture you choose will match with your room’s décor. While some people prefer to have a more plain furniture layout (usually consisting of something like classically styled oak bedroom furniture), there are others who would rather look into something new and exciting. Well, the truth is that it doesn’t matter which preference you have, you can probably find something that will suit them in either oak or pine furniture. There is a wealth of options to be found in wooden furniture, and many times the perfect one for you is out there, waiting.
That’s not to say that the new, modern, art deco designs do not have their own place, but the truth is that these pieces will not stand up to the test of time like something that is made from solid wood. While you may think that oak furniture is a thing of the past, the truth is that it can be styled to fit your needs, no matter what these may be. For example, there are pieces of bedroom furniture that are made of oak or pine and have been modelled to resemble many of the more modern bedroom designs. Not to mention the fact that these pine and oak furniture sets are often available at a considerably lower price than many of the upscale modern pieces.
If the problem is that you are looking for something a little different than the colouring of plan pine or oak furniture, then you should know that wood is one of the easiest things to refinish. So, once you find a design that you like, you can paint it or style it to fit your needs. This is often even better than the modern furniture, because you cannot easily paint over plastic. Plus, it gives you a much wider variety of colours to choose from as there are limitless pain options. Just from this information alone you can clearly see that you should not limit yourself on your bedroom furniture options, because you should be able make almost anything fit your needs.
There are so many styles and options of oak and pine furniture to choose from, that it will take you quite a while before you are able to find the one that works for you. Do not get discouraged, because in the end this wooden furniture is something that is probably going to be in your home for many years. Furniture is one of the things that are most commonly passed down from generation to generation, each one putting their own special mark on it in some way or fashion. So, when you are looking to purchase a new set of bedroom furniture, you will also want to keep this in mind. Since good, solid wood furniture is something that can withstand the test of time (unlike most plastic and composite pieces), then it will likely be in your family for many years.
That’s not to say that the new, modern, art deco designs do not have their own place, but the truth is that these pieces will not stand up to the test of time like something that is made from solid wood. While you may think that oak furniture is a thing of the past, the truth is that it can be styled to fit your needs, no matter what these may be. For example, there are pieces of bedroom furniture that are made of oak or pine and have been modelled to resemble many of the more modern bedroom designs. Not to mention the fact that these pine and oak furniture sets are often available at a considerably lower price than many of the upscale modern pieces.
If the problem is that you are looking for something a little different than the colouring of plan pine or oak furniture, then you should know that wood is one of the easiest things to refinish. So, once you find a design that you like, you can paint it or style it to fit your needs. This is often even better than the modern furniture, because you cannot easily paint over plastic. Plus, it gives you a much wider variety of colours to choose from as there are limitless pain options. Just from this information alone you can clearly see that you should not limit yourself on your bedroom furniture options, because you should be able make almost anything fit your needs.
There are so many styles and options of oak and pine furniture to choose from, that it will take you quite a while before you are able to find the one that works for you. Do not get discouraged, because in the end this wooden furniture is something that is probably going to be in your home for many years. Furniture is one of the things that are most commonly passed down from generation to generation, each one putting their own special mark on it in some way or fashion. So, when you are looking to purchase a new set of bedroom furniture, you will also want to keep this in mind. Since good, solid wood furniture is something that can withstand the test of time (unlike most plastic and composite pieces), then it will likely be in your family for many years.
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Oak Bedsides and Their History
The oak bedside cabinet next to the bed was useful as a place for keeping a lamp (or candle) and storing various items such as books, spectacles and so forth. The result was that as the original use disappeared the nightstand evolved into the bedside cabinet. Originally the design necessitated the use of a cupboard or a cupboard with a single drawer above, but as this essential feature disappeared the cabinet could instead consist entirely of drawers if desired.
Now whilst pine was the timber used for the furniture of the ‘below stairs’ staff and less affluent people, hardwood timber was the material of choice for the wealthier members of society. Tropical hardwoods such as mahogany became popular from the Georgian period onwards and the rise of famous cabinets built in the UK using traditional techniques and supplies of English or European white Oak but these are likely to be offered at premium prices. The more affordable alternative is the wide range of mass-manufactured oak cabinets available on the high street and from internet retailers. These are often good examples of the best in mass-production techniques and although the oak may be sourced from overseas it can be of a quality to rival the native products, especially the North American Red Oaks such as that used by the Devonshire Pine company and retailed by companies such as Right Price Furniture.
Now whilst pine was the timber used for the furniture of the ‘below stairs’ staff and less affluent people, hardwood timber was the material of choice for the wealthier members of society. Tropical hardwoods such as mahogany became popular from the Georgian period onwards and the rise of famous cabinets built in the UK using traditional techniques and supplies of English or European white Oak but these are likely to be offered at premium prices. The more affordable alternative is the wide range of mass-manufactured oak cabinets available on the high street and from internet retailers. These are often good examples of the best in mass-production techniques and although the oak may be sourced from overseas it can be of a quality to rival the native products, especially the North American Red Oaks such as that used by the Devonshire Pine company and retailed by companies such as Right Price Furniture.
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