Incorporating pine furniture into your space is a cost effective way to get beautiful pieces of furniture without breaking the bank. Furniture makers have been using pine for hundreds of years. In Korea some of the most exquisite pieces of furniture are made of pine. Pine is durable, although it can be susceptible to denting if treated roughly, and can be used to create furniture in a variety of different styles. If you have small children in your home to save your pine from damage you should apply varnish as a protective coat.
The most common pine pieces are used to create a country or rustic pine furniture look. The natural beauty of the knots and the light color of the wood make it the perfect addition to spaces that want to bring the rough beauty of the outside in while keeping the room light and airy. When using pine to complement your country design you can either stain the wood with a clear coat to retain the natural beauty, keep it untreated, or give it a light whitewash. When you have unfinished pine furniture it will slowly (very slowly) begin to color with age and will give the piece an antique appearance. If you want to keep the attractive natural knotty pine furniture look, then a clear coat of varnish is an excellent way to protect the wood while keeping the color. When you give your pine piece a whitewash you change the piece enough to make it seem like it’s been sitting in your house for years.
Pine furniture isn’t restricted to country or rustic design. The affordability and durability of pine has made it a valuable material for different kinds of furniture. There are many stores available that sell what is called unfinished wood. This is wood that hasn’t been treated with stain, paint, or varnish. If you are looking to purchase a piece of modern furniture a great resource are retailers that sell unfinished pine. Regardless of the style of furniture you’re looking for more than likely you’ll be able to find it in pine.
If you don’t think that pine will go with your home decor then don’t worry all you need is some paint and varnish and you’ll have the piece you were looking for. If you decide to create a painted pine furniture piece with a light paint color it is highly recommended that you also purchase some primer. The primer will be applied to the knots visible in the wood to stop them from bleeding through. A single layer or primer should do the trick, but remember that if you apply it too thin you will have to repeat the step to completely cover the knots. After your knots are no longer visible paint the piece in your chosen color. To help your piece of furniture make it in your space a great way to update an already great piece is with the addition of hardware in the style of your decor. If you are creating a modern angular nightstand, for example, then choosing chrome or polished nickel drawer pulls will reinforce the modern feel.
You don’t have to be restricted to a certain style just because of the material being used. Pine is an excellent material to use for furniture and is cost effective. Those reasons alone should be enough to entice you to bring pine furniture into your space. Be creative with your design brain and find ways to make your room match the vision in your head. You can get the exact look you want by being inventive and finding the best materials for the most reasonable price. When you use pine you are getting both.