Articles by The Stated Home

Wood furniture brings nature’s beauty into your home. Like most natural products, wood has variations in color, grain and texture that help create unique and beautiful pieces. So which species is best? That’s not an easy-to-answer question. Here are the characteristics of nine of the most popular woods…

When shopping for a new piece of wood furniture, paying attention to how it’s built will help you figure out how well it’s going to hold up. Joinery is an important part of this equation because it determines the sturdiness of the piece. There are many different ways to join wood; below is an introduction…

When shopping for a new piece of wood furniture, paying attention to how it’s built will help you figure out how well it’s going to hold up. Joinery is an important part of this equation because it determines the sturdiness of the piece. There are many different ways to join wood; below is an introduction…

Identifying quality wood furniture can be difficult these days. Many pieces look great in the store, only to prove flimsy once you get them home and start to use them. Here’s what to look for, and what to avoid, when shopping for your next piece of wood furniture.

Identifying quality wood furniture can be difficult these days. Many pieces look great in the store, only to prove flimsy once you get them home and start to use them. Here’s what to look for, and what to avoid, when shopping for your next piece of wood furniture.