Alder furniture in an apartment - advantages and disadvantages

Successful color combinations

The right combination of colors is the basis for success when creating a competent and thoughtful interior. In this case, an important role in determining color combinations is given to the purpose of the room. For example, in a children's room, alder furniture in natural light yellow shades will harmonize with delicate pastel colors: pistachio, powder, peach, beige. For lovers of more saturated colors, you can offer a combination with chocolate, bright blue, grass-green shades of walls, curtains, and textiles.

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In the living room, the amber tones of alder furniture are successfully emphasized by the pearl-gray background of the wallpaper, smoky light curtains or silver curtains. However, when combining cold and warm shades, you need something neutral, for example, milky white upholstery and a light carpet. The same technique is often used when combining a kitchen set made of reddish alder with a stone countertop and apron. Beige walls and a light-tiled floor will smooth out too sharp a contrast and balance the palette.

In the bedroom, soft shades of furniture against the background of pastel walls and floors will create peace. Textiles in the color of rich dark green or indigo will help to dilute the overall light palette. Alder-colored furniture has many advantages. The material itself, due to its flexibility when processed to fix the shade, is a favorite among manufacturers among other types of wood. Well-chosen combinations allow you to use alder-colored products in the interior of most styles.

Pros and cons of furniture

Before purchasing a piece of furniture made from solid wood, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the properties of wood in order to know whether furniture made from this raw material is suitable in a particular case. Advantages of birch:

1. The wood has a predominantly yellowish tint. During processing, it may turn slightly golden, which makes it more valuable. The structure is similar in appearance to marble, which gives things a special decorative effect.
2. In terms of strength, birch is comparable to beech. The properties of these materials are very similar, they differ only in cost.
3. Safe for allergy sufferers. That is why cribs and other furniture for children are made from it.
4. Does not harm the environment and does not emit odors.
5. It can easily absorb varnish coatings, stick well, bend when steamed - all these qualities are valuable in the production of the most exquisite interior items.

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Despite the large number of advantages, birch furniture has certain disadvantages:

1. This tree is very afraid of moisture. If the raw material is not properly dried, it will begin to mold and rot, so it is better not to make a bathroom from untreated solid birch. This drawback is eliminated by thoroughly impregnating the raw materials with special water-repellent agents.
2. The material is difficult to plan and profile. The fleecy surface is suitable for grinding only with special expensive equipment.

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Varieties

Birch is used to create many furniture sets and other decorative elements. It is often used to decorate the following rooms:

• bedrooms;
• living rooms;
• offices;
• kitchens;
• children's

In addition to beds, wardrobes, chests of drawers, dressing tables and bedside tables are made from birch. It is also worth decorating the room with a mirror in a beautiful carved frame. The tactile properties and color are great for cabinets and sideboards in bright living rooms.

Due to the fact that the texture of the solid wood, coated with varnish, is similar to marble, work tables made of Karelian birch for offices are in great demand. To achieve the greatest beauty and aesthetics, carved lacquered legs are attached to them. Furniture made from birch is a rather non-standard solution for the kitchen. Due to the fact that the material does not react well to moisture, the products must be positioned so that water does not drip on them. Dining tables with chairs and benches made from birch look especially original.

Any furniture for a nursery should be properly polished so that no piece of furniture can cause a splinter in children. Birch beds have a positive effect on the child’s condition, as the tree has antibacterial and antiallergic properties. Whitewashed furniture made from this material looks especially festive and makes the room bright and spacious.

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Living room

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Children's

Children's furniture made of solid birch

When choosing furniture for a children's room, parents first of all think about the safety and reliability of the furniture. Modern manufacturers supply the market with a wide variety of furniture sets. It’s great if you choose solid birch furniture.

The furnishings in the children's room should correspond to the age and height of its owner. The formation of correct posture is facilitated by suitable furniture, especially his chair and table. The books and toys on the shelves must be accessible to the child; it is necessary that he can independently use the necessary things.

In order not to change furniture in the nursery too often as the baby develops, it is more rational to use transformable objects. Buy a pull-out bed, height-adjustable tables and chairs.

Children's furniture is manufactured in compliance with special safety requirements; varnishes and paints of special brands and preferably water-based must be used. Before purchasing, be sure to study the certificates provided and make sure that this information is accurate. Find out your child’s opinion about the furniture you are purchasing; he should like it, because he will spend almost all his time in his room.

Children's furniture according to its functional purpose is divided into two groups:

• Hull. This furniture is distinguished by its versatility and durability. Depending on the needs and development of the child, the composition of the environment may change. The nightstand will replace the changing chest, and the small crib will be replaced by a teenage version. Basic items - a chest of drawers, a wardrobe and a desk - can be bought for a long time. It is good to update the interior with various child’s handicrafts, drawings, as well as decorative lamps and fresh flowers.
• Modular. This is a table, a children's chair, a desk, a wardrobe, a bed. Individual products are built into the interior like puzzle pieces and form an integral composition. Mandatory functional elements are various drawers, sections and compartments in cabinets and chests of drawers. The child will always find a place for his things, books and toys. The composition can be composed according to the child's needs.

Children's furniture is designed to organize different areas of the children's room:

• the recreation area includes a bed, sofa or loft bed;
• a set of table and chair is used for the baby’s meals; the small child also uses these pieces of furniture for activities;
• study area - organized with a desk, desk and chair;
• storage space is a closet, cabinet, chest of drawers.

You should start with a minimal set, which consists of a sofa or bed and a computer desk with a chair.

Combination with the interior

Today one of the most current styles is Provence. Birch furniture is perfect for implementing such a design, because it has the following shades: white, beige, light brown. Style requires harmony in the combination of all elements of the room. Furniture made from Karelian birch looks especially beautiful; in various photos in catalogs you can choose a light shade of any tone.

Many people say that the kitchen is the only room that can be designed in a rustic country style, but this is far from true. Birch furniture is ideal for this design in any room. Such headsets should have a rough appearance with the effect of poor processing. The color can be either light or dark - it all depends on the lighting of the room.

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There will always be people who love the classic style, which is why it is always in fashion. Absolutely any elements of birch furniture can be decorated with light carvings, which is typical for this design. The preferred shade is dark brown - it gives the room a nobility, especially for offices and living rooms. Furniture with curves, which are achieved by steaming raw materials, is used to decorate the interior in the Art Deco style.

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Art Deco

Tips for choosing

When choosing birch furniture, you need to consider the following parameters:

1. Method of fastening parts. To reduce the cost of the product, manufacturers save money by using metal brackets, which rust over time.
2. Sanding quality. If you look at the product from different angles, you can see grainy places and small spots, which indicates poor processing of the wood.
3. Polishing quality. During this process, the furniture is made completely smooth. Ideally, there should be no bubbles or dust particles on it, which can be verified by running your hand over the surface.

Natural wood can always be distinguished from a fake by a number of characteristics. When choosing, you should always pay attention to the uniformity of the pattern. Real wood never has a perfectly flat surface. You can inspect the ends - the fake ones are sharp.

Birch is an excellent material for making furniture. However, it will not be to the liking of lovers of dark tones. Still, birch is predominantly a light wood; products made from it should be located in a room that is appropriate in terms of lighting and design.

Method of fastening parts

Sanding quality

Polishing quality

What is an array of birch

Wood has long been considered the best material for the manufacture of various household items, including furniture. And even today, when manufacturers have no shortage of materials to choose from, such as plywood, chipboard and MDF, solid wood items remain in demand due to their qualities. The environmental friendliness of birch is especially important for children and adults with allergies.

Unlike particle boards impregnated with harmful resins, furniture made from natural solid wood spreads a slight smell of forest around it. Living in big cities, people still want to feel the closeness of nature, and wooden furniture gives them this opportunity. Only perhaps a real fireplace can compete with wooden furniture in terms of energy impact.

Wood is unique in its qualities, which is why it is used to create a wide variety of products that we see literally everywhere: at home, in factories and offices, in squares and on park paths. These include stairs, interior and exterior wall decoration, doors, window frames, gazebos and benches. Furniture items made of wood can decorate any room in the house, bathhouse, and even be located on the street.

The first, but not the only advantage of the array can be considered the level of its strength and durability compared to objects made from laminated chipboard. The quality of wood is judged by its density or mass/volume ratio. By type, wood is divided into: soft - up to 540 kg/m3, hard - from 550 to 740 kg/m3, very hard - over 740 kg/m3.

Birch is classified as an average tree species in terms of density. It does not rot and is quite easy to process. It has a beautiful cut pattern, light color with shades of gold and caramel. The structure is homogeneous, there are practically no knots, and the furniture parts are smooth, without flaws.