| There are a variety of styles and finishes of | | | | durable, and can pass from generation to generation. |
| Bedroom Furniture. Wardrobes in particular are an | | | | You can expect to get a good number of years out |
| important consideration because they are one of the | | | | of your wardrobe. A pine wardrobe is more than |
| largest pieces of furniture that will feature in your | | | | adequate, unless you are hoping to create an antique. |
| bedroom. You can buy them in a variety of styles, | | | | Lifespan |
| colours and designs. Taking these things into account | | | | As mentioned above, oak is a much more sturdier |
| is important as they are an essential part of the | | | | wood for bedroom furniture. Wardrobes made from |
| decor of your bedroom. | | | | oak may pass between generations if they are well |
| Take a good look at the wardrobes in the market to | | | | looked after. I am sure you have heard of an antique |
| help you make your selection. After you have had a | | | | dining table and the like. Ever heard of an antique pine |
| good look you can then decide which wardrobe will | | | | table? Pine tends to last years rather than decades. |
| look best in your bedroom, and is of the right size | | | | That said, most people do not need a wardrobe that |
| and price for you. To help you get to this final stage, | | | | lasts decades. |
| let us look at three wardrobe basics. The cost of the | | | | Style |
| wardrobe will be influenced by the wood that the | | | | A wardrobe with style will make your bedroom feel |
| wardrobe is made from, as will be the style and | | | | even better. Ironically, while pine is not as sturdy and |
| lifespan of the wardrobe. | | | | durable over the long term as oak furniture is, it is a |
| Cost | | | | material that is great for being easy to style and |
| The expenditure of each wardrobe will be heavily | | | | especially to paint. If the furniture is painted, then |
| influenced by the type of wood that the wardrobe is | | | | most likely it is made from pine. So if you want a |
| built from. Oak is known for its durability, but at a | | | | white coloured wardrobe for example, then you are |
| premium, so pine is a better choice if your budget is | | | | probably looking at a pine wardrobe. Oak wardrobes |
| low and do not hope to keep something old enough | | | | tend to come in their natural shades of oak wood |
| to become an antique. Oak is more sturdy and | | | | colour. |