Shopping for furniture is probably the least of your priorities until you have to furnish your first home.
While the Singapore market is flooded with so many wood furniture options, you should be careful in choosing the highest of quality you can afford—one that should at least last you a decade. So, how exactly do you check for furniture quality? Read further to find out.
- Quality
Wood furniture is generally made of hardwood, solid wood and plywood or veneer for those in the lower-class range. If you have the budget, it’s always best to go with solid wood as it’s sturdier, longer-lasting, and looks more expensive than the cheaper options.
- Type of Wood
Hardwood comes from trees like teak, oak, mahogany, walnut, or maple to name a few. Teak wood furniture is arguably the most prized among these, thanks for its excellent decay resistance, luxurious look and durability.
- Finishing
The finishing can tell you everything about the quality and standard of craftsmanship. For instance, while wood laminate furniture is fairly durable, it can scratch and scrape fairly easily. These scratches can’t be sanded thus, have to be repaired with putty or wax.
- Legs
Another tell-tale sign of wood furniture quality is the legs. For chairs, the legs should be well fitted as joints not just nailed in. They shouldn’t be wobbly, too. For dining furniture sets, make sure that the dining table and chairs have matching joints.
- Weight
Last on the list: weight. Heavier furniture almost always signals a better wood quality. It should be a little difficult for a single person to pick a sofa up, let alone a dining table made of teak or other wood material. At least two people should do the job.
With this knowledge at hand, you’re as good as ready to shop for your wood furniture in Singapore. Get started by visiting Soul & Tables website.
