A veneered kitchen is a thing of true beauty. Smooth, seamless and elegant, there is a certain depth of character borne out in the natural wood grain, beautifully framed in each cabinet and flowing from one to the next.
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Here at Read Veneers we’re proud to have become one of the latest sponsors of Barking Rugby Football Club. As a youngster, our Paul Read played for the club as a Colt in the under 19s team and then after that up to the age of 21 he played alongside Jason Leonard OBE.
We have previously explored the best ways of taking care of wood veneered furniture. But when it comes to walnut veneers, especially popular in furniture making, there are some special maintenance considerations that you’ll need to know about.
As we enter not just a new year, but also a new decade, it is interesting to delve into what’s going to be trending as we settle in to 2020. When it comes to office design, two of the most talked about trends are sustainability, and wood. Let’s take a look at what’s going to be getting all the attention for the year ahead.
Applying real wood veneers is a fantastic way of restoring furniture. And with so much choice when it comes to timber species, you have the opportunity to blend it seamlessly with your décor, or go all out and create a super statement piece.
Once you have taken so much time over creating a beautiful wood veneered piece of furniture or panelling, it is useful to be aware of how to care for it. Let’s look at best practice when it comes to looking after natural wood veneers.
Did you know wood veneer panelling can be used for privacy screening? For sound proofing? On walls and ceilings, welcome boards, sliding doors and balconies? Let’s take a look at a few ways veneered panelling is used in a range of settings.
Laminate versus wood veneer: the challenge is on! Here we explore the facts around the differences between wood veneer and laminate, so you can decide for yourself which corner you’ll take in the big furniture and interiors debate.
Marquetry and parquetry are decorative woodworking techniques used to create ornamental designs in architectural features, furniture and flooring. Here we take a look at this interesting subject, touching on its history, uses, the differences between marquetry and parquetry and how the stunning wood artwork is created.
The beauty of veneers lies in the unique figures that they present. Here we are taking a look at the various features you’ll find amongst the different veneer species.
