Natural Furniture Benefits And Considerations.
At Seventh House, we specialize in high-quality natural furniture, with a particular focus on raffia. Lets Explore the various types of natural furniture and learn why they are a perfect choice for your home.
The Allure of Solid Wood Furniture
Solid wood furniture is a timeless choice that adds durability and beauty to any room. With options like oak, walnut, and maple, solid wood can be customized to fit any decor style.
Benefits:
- Durability: Solid wood is known for its longevity. With proper care, it can last for generations.
- Customization: Choose from various finishes and designs to complement your existing decor.
- Sustainability: Opting for responsibly sourced wood can contribute to a more sustainable environment.
Potential Considerations:
- Cracking: Solid wood can crack and some micro cracks should be expected, however imported furniture can have a high tendency to crack becuase of the change of environment for example Canada can be quite cold in the winter your furniture comes from the more humid parts of Asia into a warehouse then into a home where the heat can be quite high, thats a lot of stress on a product and especially an imported product
- How to avoid cracked furniture: Discuss with the retailer where you are considering buying your furniture from if the product is imported you should get more assurances on cracking. Domestically made furniture as less tendency to crack as the wood is firstly acclimatized here and the manufacturers here understand how to manufacture to allow the wood to move for its domestic environment as in high heated homes in the winter and air conditioning in the summer.
The Timeless Elegance of Rattan Furniture
- Versatility: Rattan can adapt to various styles, from traditional to modern.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The intricate weaving patterns add texture and warmth to your space.
- Rattan looks good: Placing rattan furniture in contemporary setting or a traditional setting this material can work in both settings, Rattan is good design aesthetics in all settings.
- Longevity: Rattan is a very robust material and will not wear, crack or break for many years, rattan furniture will last you a long time.
Potential Considerations:
- Maintenance: Rattan can be a little difficult to maintain, dust and grime can eventually build in the intricate woven structures of this material. Regular cleaning is advised to avoid the dust to build up to much over time.
- Aesthetic Appeal: The intricate weaving patterns add texture and warmth to your space.
The Sustainability of Bamboo Furniture
Bamboo furniture has gained popularity for its eco-friendliness and unique aesthetic.
Benefits:- Fast-Growing Resource: Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants, making it a sustainable choice.
- Stylish Designs: With clean lines and natural tones, bamboo furniture fits well in contemporary homes.
Potential Considerations:
- Splitting: The manufacturing process for Bamboo furniture is usually by splitting the bamboo which is the veneered on to another surface like plywood or mdf over time the bamboo can start to peel away from the sub surface this is called delamination. It is not always the case this will happen it will depend on the quality of the manufacturing process.
The Charm of Wicker Furniture
Wicker furniture combines beauty and functionality. Made from natural materials like rattan or reed, wicker pieces are lightweight and perfect for casual settings.
Benefits:- Casual Atmosphere: Wicker creates a relaxed vibe, ideal for living rooms and patios.
- Durability: High-quality wicker is resistant to weather elements, making it also suitable for outdoor use.
Potential Considerations:
- Maintenance: Much like Rattan Wicker can also be a little difficult to maintain, ensure regular cleaning to avoid any dust build up over time.
The Elegance of Raffia Furniture
At Seventh House, we specialize in raffia furniture, a unique and elegant option often overlooked. Raffia, derived from palm leaves, is woven into intricate patterns, creating stunning furniture pieces.
Benefits:- Natural Beauty: Raffia adds a touch of sophistication and warmth to any space.
- Versatility: Raffia furniture can enhance various decor styles.
- Lightweight and Durable: Raffia furniture is easy to move and built to withstand daily use.
- Colors: Raffia can be dyed in multitude of pastel and vibrant colours.
- Palm Leaf: Being made from palm leaf is 100% natural material from the palm tree!
Potential Considerations:
- Feel: As stated above Raffia is made from Palm leaf which as a rough rather than smooth feel.
- Maintenance: Regular cleaning of your raffia furniture will be required with either a duster or the brush attachment on the vacuum cleaner works best and is fast though be careful not to be too vigeruous with the clean to avoid breaking the fibres.