Oak wood is a hardwood and because of its durability it is very popular for home furnishings, from floors to furniture. Oak wood has a thick, deep grain darker than the rest of the wood, and when stained the grain stands out beautifully. Oak is also more affordable compared to other hardwoods such as cherry or teak, and is easily accessible, sold at all home improvement stores and home furnishing stores. Does this Spark an idea?
Oak Hardwood Floors
Decorating with hardwood floors is a good choice since they do not chip or ding easily and last a long time. Oak hardwoods are a favorite among hardwood lovers because of its unique grain pattern. Oak hardwood floors are also timeless and never go out of style. Over the years as the wear and tear begin to show, sand them down and refinish them, keeping the same existing color as before, or use a new stain to give your room a new look.
Oak Furniture
Bring contrast to a room with carpeting and paint on walls, as well as to banisters and trim around the doors, by adding solid oak furnishings. In a living room, use an oak coffee table, end tables, and sofa table. In a kitchen use a beautiful oak dining room table with chairs as well as a buffet and hutch if you have room. Oak is also popular for bedroom furniture. If you want to stain the oak a certain color, unfinished furniture stores sell solid oak furnishings unfinished so that you can custom finish your furniture to match your own style.
Oak Accessories
Use oak accessories, such as wall shelves, plant stands, fireplace mantels, and baseboards and crown moldings, to decorate your home, especially if you have many pieces of painted furniture. When choosing accessories, try to match the colors of other oak in your home, to create a traditional style throughout the house.
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