| Bedroom Furniture Wardrobes come in many styles | | | | Longevity |
| and finishes. They are popularly made from pine or | | | | As mentioned above, the major difference between |
| oak. Which material the wardrobe is made on will | | | | pine and oak wood is that oak is more sturdy and |
| usually depend on three factors around budget, | | | | durable than pine. So much in fact that oak furniture |
| longevity and style requirements. Here are three tips | | | | is often passed from one family generation to the |
| to help you choose the right wardrobe based on | | | | next. I am sure you have heard of an antique dining |
| those three factors. | | | | table and the like. But how often do you hear of an |
| Budget | | | | antique pine table? So the decision between whether |
| How much you wish to spend will determine the | | | | you should go for oak or pine is an issue if you plan |
| material that your wardrobe is made from and/or | | | | on having your bedroom furniture wardrobes around |
| how large it will be. If you are on a tight budget then | | | | for a very long time. |
| you may need to compromise between pine, a | | | | Style |
| cheaper material over oak, a more expensive | | | | This one is quite important too. Ironically, while pine is |
| material. The main thing here is simply that oak is | | | | not as sturdy and durable over the long term as oak |
| more sturdy and durable, with the potential to | | | | furniture is, it is a material that is great for being easy |
| survive many, many years if looked after, whereas | | | | to style and especially to paint. If you want furniture |
| pine is good for a few years but will eventually need | | | | in a specific painted colour, it will most likely be |
| replacing. If you wish to get a large wardrobe on a | | | | manufactured from pine. So if you want a white |
| budget and you need it for a few years rather than | | | | coloured wardrobe for example, then you are |
| a whole decade, then a pine wardrobe will be | | | | probably more looking at a pine wardrobe. Oak ones |
| adequate. | | | | will tend to be in their natural oak finish. |