instyle interiors
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Furniture Construction and Selection
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Qualities of Hardwoods
Greater dimensional stabilityLess pitchMore durabilityHarderHolds nails and screws betterLess likely to dent
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Hardwoods commonly used
MapleCherryPecanOakWalnut
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Qualities of SoftwoodsDevelops checks and cracksNot as strong as hardwoodLess expensive than hardwood
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Softwoods commonly used
CedarPineRedwoodCypress
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Veneers
DefinitionThin slices of wood
Advantages of using veneersSolid wood is too expensiveSolid wood is too heavyGreater strengthLess cost
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Furniture Joints
Important because they affect the life of the furniture, it’s durability, and it’s strength.
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Types of Joints
Biscuit Mortise and tenon Rabbet Butt
Mitered Dado Lap Dovetail
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Parts of Upholstered Furniture
FrameShould be kiln dried hardwoodJoints should be strengthened
Cushioning materialsSprings in seat basesThick cushioning applied over springs and frame.Foam, fiberfill, and down are used.
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Support Springs in MattressesBox springs
Coils attached to a base covered with paddingCoil springs:
Same as box, but not covered or paddedFlat springs:
Frame with flat springsNumber of coils?
Good quality has 300 or more
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Metals in Furniture Construction
AluminumIronSteelUsed for:
Lawn chairsOutdoor furnitureModern furniture
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Metal Furnishings
Advantages:Light or heavyInexpensiveStrong
Disadvantages:BendsDentsBrittleRusts and tarnishes
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Plastic furniture
Advantages:Imitates other materialsLight weightDurableInexpensiveEasy to clean
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Buying Case Furniture
Check for:Surface finish, back and inside finishSolid constructionSturdy baseWorking partsDrawers open smoothly
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Buying Upholstered Furniture
Check for:ZippersUnderliningSpring qualityComfort
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Shopping for Furniture
Information and materials you should take with you when you shop for furniture:
Measurements: what size are door openingsColors: Carpet, wallpaper, paint, fabric to match