First of all, before ordering solid wood furniture, think carefully about whether you need it, as the manufacturing process starts with felling the trees and take into account that it takes longer to make than furniture made from panels. Also, the production of individual, one-off pieces of furniture starts with communication with the customer, measuring the walls, designing, preparing the board, cutting, gluing the slats, cutting, sanding, carving, assembling, painting, preparation - putting together the fittings, handles, glass, etc. - packaging, transporting, and assembling or building. This is a rather long production process, taking weeks.
Secondly, tinting (painting, staining or oiling) a wooden surface does not always result in the same colour as shown in the catalogue or in the colour palette in the example. Depending on the type of wood, drying time, conditions and technology, the colour may vary by several tones, even if the painting has been carried out in accordance with all standards or requirements. Tonal variations may also be influenced by the varnish application. Therefore, if you are thinking of matching the colour of a new set of furniture to an older piece of furniture or an antique piece of furniture, there is no guarantee that you will be able to do so. Wooden furniture can change colour over time - it can darken, show wood grain or branches.
The third is the bark. No two trees in the forest are exactly the same; it's a living organism, a part of nature, so the pattern of the bark on the doors of cabinets or furniture next to each other can be completely different. On the wood itself, the difference may be subtle, but tinting some woods, such as oak, brings out the differences in the bark, and therefore in the patterns.
Fourthly, when we order wooden furniture, we want to get the "perfect product", but individual, one-off pieces are usually made by people. Therefore, the human factor often dominates the production process and it is sometimes difficult to achieve uniformity or ideality in furniture. It is therefore very important to appreciate and understand the factor that there are no infallible people, only those who think they are.
Fifthly, although solid wood furniture is made according to established production standards, problems often arise after just a few days: the wood may start to crack, internal cracks may appear that were not visible during the production process, doors may warp, etc. Those who think that the manufacturer has done something wrong or wanted to sell a low-quality product are mistaken. Wooden furniture, like nature, is unpredictable and you really don't know what kind of mischief it can do. All those bugs tend to come out in the first year, so you have to be patient and inform the manufacturer about them.
The main advantages of wooden furniture are its durability, longevity and cosy feel. Wooden furniture can last several hundred years. They can also be successfully restored and brought back to life.
The biggest enemies of wooden furniture are the sun, humidity, water, extreme heat and extreme cold, or sudden changes in the weather. To ensure a long service life, it is not enough to protect this furniture from mechanical stress, temperature fluctuations, moisture and stains by applying special treatments, but it is essential to find a suitable place for it that is not close to the radiator and window. The heat and sunlight from the radiator can cause damage over time, such as cracking and discolouration of the furniture. Furniture made of natural wood is afraid of heat and water. Therefore, if water spills on it, it should be drained immediately. Although furniture is usually coated with a heat-resistant lacquer, it is recommended that special trays be laid out before placing a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Wood is a part of nature, a piece of nature, so it is not worth fighting nature to try to obscure the individuality and uniqueness of a piece of furniture, even when it becomes raw material, it remains alive and unpredictable. So let us cherish and love things and they will serve us for a long time. And above all, let us love and protect nature!
And all these nuances are relevant when a piece of furniture is ordered and made individually. If you want to have the "perfect" piece of furniture, we recommend that you buy it in a shop. There you will see immediately what you are buying, even though the choice will be quite limited, and you will have a piece of furniture that is the same tone and has a smooth surface. And we give you a 100% guarantee that you won't have the "headache" of paying too much, because when you buy a piece of furniture from a shop, you've worked on it, you've made a good decision about the design, the colour etc.
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