| So many people today look for a quick fix for just | | | | these inferior options. Look instead for pieces that are |
| about everything, and home decorating is no exception. | | | | constructed of solid oak. The difference is fairly |
| With the recent surge in popularity of veneer or | | | | obvious: just try to lift the piece of furniture. A solid oak |
| particle board furniture pieces, it's not unusual to find | | | | piece is extremely heavy while the others will feel |
| pieces of it everywhere in a home. This really does | | | | more flimsy, because they are. |
| not come as much of a surprise; since these pieces | | | | Oak is a great choice for bedroom furniture, dining |
| are so inexpensive, they are easy to buy and easy to | | | | rooms, entertainment centers, and even kitchen |
| discard, making it much less expensive to revamp | | | | cabinets. Most oak furniture tends to a decidedly |
| one's decor. However, not everyone is looking for | | | | country feel, mostly due to the color and grain patterns |
| instant gratification. There are still some people out | | | | of the wood. Other times, oak is made in the mission |
| there who are willing to save and shop for beautiful | | | | style and has become a popular choice for craftsman |
| furniture pieces that can last a lifetime. For these | | | | style homes which have recently become mainstream. |
| shoppers, solid oak furniture is one of the most | | | | One very well known use of oak in furniture making |
| timeless options available. | | | | has been done by the Amish. Their handcrafted |
| Oak furniture can take many shapes and forms. | | | | furniture pieces attract buyers from all walks of life, |
| Some pieces which are called oak are actually made | | | | and some people think all oak pieces are Amish! This |
| only partially from oak and partially from another, less | | | | obviously is not the case; however, the Amish certainly |
| expensive wood, usually ash. Still other pieces are | | | | make some beautiful pieces of furniture out of oak. |
| actually just an oak veneer; however, both are still | | | | Whatever style or manufacturer is chosen, a beautiful |
| marketed as oak. When shopping for a truly classic | | | | oak piece will add beauty and charm to a home for |
| furniture piece, shoppers will want to avoid both of | | | | decades, and even generations to come. |