Solid wood has two categories, soft and hard.  These can consist of pine, cedar, redwood, birch, oak, etc.  Soft woods are normally not the choice for furniture as it does not hold up as well as hard woods.  Veneer is a solid piece of wood laminated to a less substantial piece of wood such as plywood or mdf board.

Veneer is actually stronger than solid wood in its natural state and will not warp with changes in temperature and humidity.  On your next furniture purchase, look at these two options.  If you aren’t looking for a family heirloom to pass on through the years, veneer furniture might be your perfect choice.

DirectBuy has an extensive selection of brand-name furniture at savings up to 50% off retail. Living Room Furniture, Bedroom Furniture, Dining Room and Kitchen Furniture in the latest styles and designs are available from America’s top retailers.

The most common types of wood used are Birch, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Hickory, Pine, and Walnut.  You can choose a dark, light or medium finish regardless of what type of wood you choose to use.

There is no particular style for accent furniture. In fact, any furniture that appeals to the eye and highlights the décor of a room can be termed as Accent furniture. The choice of what you select to accent your home décor with is based entirely on your personal taste and preference. That’s what makes a room look like yours and no one elses – the way you put it all together to suit your own personal style.

Many people love the traditional styles – especially the exotic and oriental traditional designs. Ceramic is also used in small décor items like vases and wall hanging platters, which increase the oriental look of the room.

DirectBuy has a beautiful selection of furniture to make your home exactly what you want it to be in any style that suits your taste – all at great savings below retail prices.