Types of timber
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Types of wood we use to create our bespoke furniture and hand made kitchens
David has at his disposal a large range of woods available - any of which can be skillfully
worked into the furniture of your choice. Each tpe of timber has it's own distinct character
which will define the overall feel, and cost, of your project.
Listed here is a selection of the timbers available, with brief descriptions of their principal
characters. The character of each wood type will also be defined by your a choice of finish -
plain, waxed, etc.
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Oak
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The quintessential English oak is a heavy, pale to mid brown hardwood with exceptional longevity. Depending on the way in which it is sawn, oak can exhibit a beautiful "silver" grain.
A superb and long lasting choice for classic or modern furniture. The cheaper
American oak is much paler than English.
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Elm
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Much rarer than it used to be because of the ravages of Dutch Elm Disease, elm is now making something of a comeback.
Its strength, high density and unusual undulating grain make it a wonderful choice for doors, refectory style tables
and Windsor chairs.
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Beech
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Smooth-grained, easy to work with and very versatile, beech is used in both contemporary and traditional settings,
and is particularly suitable for dining furniture. Its close even grain also makes it very popular for
kitchen work surfaces, either solid or as the familiar "beech block".
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Wenge
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Wenge is a striking African timber which has recently gained popularity for built-in furniture such as vanity units and
bathroom cupboards. Its dark brown, almost purple, hues and flamboyant grain complement fashionable white
bathroom furniture perfectly.
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Satinwood
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Satinwood, with its close, silky texture and bright warm hues, has always been a favourite
choice for bedroom furniture. It is also lighter in weight than some woods and therefore items of furniture
made from it are easy to move when you wish to rearrange the layout of a room.
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Ash
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Blonde, bold and practical, ash is a lovely pale wood with great versatility. Looking its best in
simple, uncluttered situations where its good looks can be best appreciated, it makes lovely kitchen cupboards,
floorboards and large items of free-standing furniture.
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Pine
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Pine comes in many grades and represents excellent value for money, as well as being
an attractive and versatile timber that will give many years of excellent service.
Reclaimed pine in particular is a great choice for farmhouse and cottage kitchens.
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Mahogany
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The dark auburn tones and rich grain of mahogany represent, to many, a real touch of luxury and
elegance. Stunning as a kitchen worktop, or worked into delicate items of
living room furniture, mahogany is truly a timber for the connoisseur.
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