Interior design

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

WOODWood remains the most common material for indoor and outdoor furnitureThere are several types of wood that can be used for making furniture and their selection has a major influence on aesthetics appeal, ease of maintenance, durability and the price of furniture.Wood is the most versatile, renewable and sustainable resource on the planet which is why wood is also the most commonly used material in the creation of furniture.

Some examples of various types of wood include

Oak furniture.• Oak is usually a beautiful material to work with.

• It is heavy, but it is also one of the most graceful woods that only gets better as it ages and the colour matures. 

Chairs made from oak

Bedroom furniture made from oak

Rosewood furniture

• Rosewood, when finished, is a deeply beautiful dark red colour perfect for luxurious high quality furniture design.

•  It is hard to work with and requires a lot of polishing to achieve a good finish.

• When polished, the profoundly alluring depth radiates class... There are many species of rosewood, each with its own subtleties.

• It has also has a uniquely pleasant fragrance which sets it apart from most other woods.

Furniture made from rosewood.

Ebony.• Ebony is a truly unique wood with a deep black colouring

exuding class and sophistication. 

• This beautiful wood makes a dramatic, bold, statement as a complete piece, or a subtle but striking detailed feature.

Cherry• The wood ranges in colour from a pinkish heartwood

through to pale yellow sapwood.

• Cherry wood is easy to work with in furniture making and has a typically beautiful figuring that reaches its potential when finished by master furniture makers.

Ash • it has a bright colouring and has a beautiful quality when finished.

2.METAL

• Metal is the second most popular furniture material after wood due to its durability and ease of maintenance as well as highly appealing look.

• Metal furniture is a type of furniture that uses metal parts in its construction. There are various types of metal that can be used, such as iron,aluminium, and stainless steel.

• Iron and steel products are extensively used in many application, ranging from office furnishings to outdoor settings.

• Stainless Steel is used very extensively for most modern interior furnishings involving metal. Many hinges, slides, supports and body pieces are composed of Stainless.  It has a high tensile strength, allowing it to be applied using hollow tubes, reducing weight and increasing user accessibility.

• Metals are mainly used in making outdoor furniture…..

• They can also be combined with other construction materials such as wood to make stands.

Bedroom furniture with metal frames.