Working in the world of natural wood veneers for three decades, it’s customary to come across various levels of confusion as to what it is you actually do. The truth is, the world of natural wood veneers is a diverse and interesting one.
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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.
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.
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.
A substrate is the material that a wood veneer is bonded to. In this post we’re going to look at the most popular materials used as substrates together with expert tips on applying veneers to each of them.
The big question in furniture making: solid wood, or natural wood veneers? Let’s take a look at the differences between the two so you can make your decision.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, we’re taking a look this time at the beauty of beech, and the charm of cherry and how these lovely trees both make the perfect natural wood veneers.
Following on with our timber spotlight series, this time around we are taking a look into the versatility of ash and birch as natural wood veneers. And how beautiful they are!
