Solid wood kitchens - reviews, pros and cons, features, interior photos

Beech is the “low-cost version” of oak and is as strong and durable as it is used in furniture production. It is difficult for a non-professional to distinguish furniture made from solid beech and oak, especially considering the variety of shades of coatings that can imitate almost any wood. One of the main indicators of the authenticity of solid beech furniture is the unostentatious luxury, elegance and, at the same time, the massiveness of the furniture sets. They are suitable for arranging both residential and office premises, so designers have great opportunities in arranging interiors of varying complexity.

Properties of beech as a material for furniture production

Manufacturers of solid beech furniture highlight the following properties of this tree:

resistance to mechanical stress;
high density - about 680 g/cubic. m;
gaining flexibility and lightness after steaming;
sufficiently high hygroscopicity, which allows you to install untreated furnishings only indoors;
the average humidity is 80%, and its maximum value is 120%;
unique composition of wood, which contains a large number of natural components beneficial to health: lingin - 24%, pentosans - 16.7%, hexosans - 5.6%:
beech wood does not have a visible core, and therefore the final color of the furniture is uniform, without inclusions;
beech perfectly absorbs moisture, and therefore solid wood furniture is rarely used in the bathroom or any other room with high humidity.

The properties of wood make it possible to produce high-quality products belonging to the middle price category. In appearance, beech furniture is not inferior to more expensive solid oak products.

general information

For the production of wooden kitchen furniture, ash, oak, beech, and walnut wood are often used. Each of them has its own characteristics:

Oak is the reference and most durable material, resistant to temperature and moisture. It is valued for its distinctive texture and rich appearance. This durable and wear-resistant material easily withstands everyday heavy loads. Oak furniture lasts for decades. It is best suited for spacious rooms.

Beech is the most common and very durable material. It can be tinted in almost any color. Beech furniture should not be placed in rooms with high humidity.

Walnut has excellent performance characteristics and lends itself well to finishing. Its color can vary from light shades to dark brown.

Ash has a rich palette of shades.

Softer species are often used to produce kitchen furniture. Furniture made from alder, pine, and birch is more affordable, but is significantly inferior in durability and resistance to mechanical damage to furniture made from hardwood. An interesting material is pine . It has a light golden color and is ideal for Russian rustic style furniture. It is noteworthy that pine furniture releases phytoncides that destroy pathogenic bacteria.

The quality and durability of a solid wood kitchen largely depends on the quality of processing, so it is better to give preference to trusted manufacturers. When purchasing, carefully check the furniture for manufacturing defects. Damp wood indicates poor drying. The surface must be flat and smooth. You should pay attention to the absence of cracks near the fasteners. Potholes, abrasions and cracks on the surface are a clear sign of defective material.

Beech varieties

The production of beech furniture is quite common due to the excellent physical qualities and aesthetic appearance of the solid wood. Currently, you can buy solid beech furniture in Moscow in any furniture showroom, or you can order an individual sketch development and production of furniture from the Derevyagino company, taking into account the client’s requirements. However, before doing this, it is necessary to study the characteristics of the varieties of solid beech.

There are three types:

White or hornbeam. It has a light grayish tint. When dry, it does not change shape. Finished products made from white beech have a rough appearance. If you need furniture in a rough and unpretentious style, hornbeam beech as a material will be the ideal solution.
Wooden blanks (chipboard, plywood) are made from planed beech. They are used for assembling furniture.
The manufacturer receives bleached beech after dyeing. The procedure is carried out in several stages. The wood is steamed, then painted in the desired shade and given time to dry.

In any case, beech as a material for furniture is one of the most desirable options among buyers. In appearance, such furniture is almost indistinguishable from elite solid beech, but the price of beech furniture is 2 and sometimes 3 times lower.

Main rules of care

A beech kitchen set is an excellent choice for furnishing a city apartment or house. However, homeowners must provide proper care, which includes the following:

In case of contamination, it is enough to wipe the surface of the furniture with chamois leather intended for wiping window glass.
To eliminate slight darkening, you need to apply a furniture polish to the surface using a regular rag.
For severe contamination, you can use any mild dishwashing detergent diluted in water. After applying it, wipe the furniture dry.

The furniture factory “Kitchens for People” offers a wide range of furniture made from solid beech wood in Moscow and the Moscow region. In our catalog it is easy to find a suitable ready-made option; you can also order the manufacture of furniture according to an individual project, which will be compiled taking into account the characteristics of the room. We make straight and corner kitchens from eco-friendly solid beech with facades of different colors, deliver and install at the customer’s site.

Pros and cons of beech furniture

Beech is often compared to oak, and for those who want to save money on furniture without sacrificing quality, solid beech is a worthy alternative. Beech furniture has both its pros and cons. We will look at both, but we will start with the advantages of such furniture.

The most popular are solid beech beds, wardrobes and bedside tables. Externally, the products are difficult to distinguish from oak furniture, and their cost is much lower.

Advantages of beech furniture

The popularity of beech furniture can be explained by the many advantages and excellent physical properties of wood. High performance characteristics and the beauty of the natural pattern have made beech the standard in the production of wooden furniture.

The main advantages of wood include:

high density;
the ability to maintain its original appearance during production drying;
interesting natural pattern of wood cutting, giving a unique color;
tendency to rapid bleaching, which allows you to give the product any color;
preservation of shade when varnishing furniture;
good flexibility;
ease of cutting.

Despite the large number of positive qualities of the material, it is necessary to take into account the “cons” of wood.

Disadvantages of beech furniture

Compared to the advantages, there are not so many disadvantages of beech furniture. In addition, they can be easily overcome by careful selection of the manufacturer and proper care of the surface.

Manufacturers include the following negative characteristics of beech:

poor tolerance to changes in humidity;
darkening of color during long-term use;
the appearance of cracks in case of improper care;
heavy weight of the product.

Knowing the disadvantages will simplify the selection process. Proper care of furniture will help eliminate some of the “cons”.

Cons of wooden kitchens

The disadvantages of such furniture include the following:

High cost - compared to others, kitchens made of natural wood are considered the most expensive, so not everyone can afford such a pleasure;
Difficulty of care - in order for natural wood to last as long as possible and preserve its appearance, it must be constantly treated with special protective impregnations, wax and varnishes. Otherwise, it may become deformed and permanently lose its beauty as a result of the negative effects of solar radiation, sudden changes in humidity, temperature and other external factors;
Heavy weight of solid wood, which requires more reliable fixation of wall cabinets and shelves;
Limited choice of color solutions - despite the fact that there are a large number of different types of wood that differ in pattern and shades, however, they are not as diverse as artificial materials. However, to be fair, it should be said that solid wood furniture is often painted and tinted, which significantly expands the design possibilities.

Types of furniture made of solid beech

Manufacturers mainly produce classic wooden furniture from beech. Products made from solid logs are more durable and have a luxurious appearance. Each group of furnishings has its own characteristics.

Children's and teenagers' furniture

Children's and teenagers' beech furniture for a child's room is the most reliable and safe to use. Parents do not have to worry about possible mechanical damage and the environmental friendliness of this material. Wood can withstand significant loads, jumping, walking and other impacts. The main advantage of such furniture is the naturalness of this material, which allows the manufacture of furniture from beech even for newborns. The following types of children's furniture made of solid beech are very popular:

cots for babies;
chests of drawers;
bunk children's beds;
classic beds for children and teenagers.
cabinets;
cabinets.

Typically, parents choose children's furniture in bright or pastel colors. Furniture made from light beech is in great demand for arranging such premises, unless of course the child himself desires it.

You can buy children's furniture made of solid beech in Moscow with delivery to any area on the website. We do not put production on stream, producing template furniture from beech. Each set from our craftsmen is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.

You can see beech furniture options for a children's room in the photo:

Solid beech beds

Solid beech beds from the manufacturer Derevyagino are environmentally friendly because they are not subjected to chemical treatment. Classic beech bedroom furniture has rectangular legs and straight headboards. According to the standard, beds can be double or single. You can make a sofa bed or daybed to order.

The main decorative element of a bedroom with beech furniture is the appearance. Natural shades and natural patterns create a special atmosphere and give coziness to the bedroom.

Solid beech cabinets

If you don’t know which wood is best for furniture, choose beech. This is a universal material that is successfully used for the production of beds, bedside tables and tables, as well as wardrobes.

Solid beech cabinets can be presented in several options:

Beech wardrobes for clothes . They are installed in small rooms, since opening their doors does not require free space.
Beech display cabinets, hinged. The furniture is designed for living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms. The doors and shelves of the products are glass. Such cabinets are used to store porcelain and crystal tableware.
Beech wardrobes. Used to store clothes, shoes, bed linen.
Beech bookcases. Installed in offices and living rooms. Furnishings are used to store books and documents. Cabinet doors can be made of wood or glass. Beech cabinets are considered durable and spacious furniture for storing a large number of things.
Solid beech cabinets for documents. Used in the office or home offices. The sashes can be either glass or without filling. Such sets must include a sideboard and shelving for convenient storage.

Separately, we can also distinguish such varieties made of solid beech as a pencil case, wall cabinets, corner cabinets, children's cabinets with drawers, etc.

If you plan to decorate your interior with this beech furniture, we suggest you contact our factory for help. We develop each order personally with the client, and therefore our products are unique and inimitable.

In addition, look at the photos of solid beech cabinets that you can buy from Derevyagino:

Solid beech chests of drawers

Classic models of chests of drawers fit into the interior of any room. You can store wardrobe items, documents and many other small items in them. There are models that have a more formal appearance. The corners of such chests of drawers are sharp. Products for the bedroom can have carved facades and smooth outlines.

Among the chests of drawers made of solid beech are:

changing rooms;
bedside;
chests of drawers in the living room;
kitchen

You can buy all these models of beech chests of drawers in Moscow by contacting the Derevyagino company for help. We have our own production of furniture from popular types of solid wood: beech, oak, pine, birch, alder. And therefore we guarantee you favorable prices in Moscow without extra charges.

Photo examples of such furniture in the interior:

Solid beech furniture for the living room

The living room is the “face” of the hostess, her character and lifestyle. This is the place where friends and acquaintances, family and friends gather, and therefore it is so important to create comfort and an atmosphere that would emphasize your positive qualities.

You should start with the furniture. If you want to surprise your guests and impress them, choose beech living room furniture. Modern trends dictate that we abandon the walls that came to us since Soviet times. But due to the fact that such furniture is very ergonomic and functional, take a closer look at the modern options for beech living room walls.

The armchairs and sofa must complement each other or be in the same style, not necessarily the same color. What is a living room without a coffee table - it’s good if it is made of the same solid beech as the wall.

Take care of the lighting. If the room is spacious, an Empire style chandelier with decorative inserts and elements will look beautiful. Floor lamps above the sofa in the center of the room look stylish.

You can buy beech furniture for the living room on our website, only here you can order truly unique interior items that will personify your character and style.

And before purchasing, we recommend viewing photos of such furniture in the living room interior:

Bent beech furniture - Viennese chairs

Popular representatives of this variety are Viennese chairs made of beech.

Their distinctive features include:

thin legs;
comfortable seats;
arched backs.

Soft chairs are also common among bent furniture. They have twisted armrests and outwardly curved backs. Such products complement the interior of dining rooms, kitchens and living rooms.

You can purchase such furniture made from solid beech to order; this will become, for example, an original and exclusive gift for loved ones.

See photos of such headsets in our article:

Solid beech garden furniture

The price of solid wood furniture for a garden plot is average on the market, despite the fact that the wood for making garden products undergoes additional processing. Beech garden furniture for a country terrace or gazebo is stable and can withstand heavy loads. It is quite difficult to tip over beech chairs, so beech garden furniture is considered safe.

We recommend purchasing such solid beech furniture from the manufacturer, this way you will save up to 30%, since the furniture will be made individually for you directly from the furniture factory, without intermediaries and resellers.

Photos of garden furniture are presented below:

Solid beech furniture for the bathroom

Beech is not highly resistant to moisture, and therefore interior items from this solid wood can rarely be found in rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom. However, we do not insist on abandoning beech bathroom furniture. To protect wood, special coatings and impregnations are used, which will perform a water-repellent function for several years. The downside of this solution is that you will have to regularly care for beech furniture by updating the coating.

Solid beech furniture for the bathroom includes various types of cabinets for storing towels and personal hygiene products, organizer shelves, and wall cabinets. If space allows, you can make chairs and tables for the bathroom from beech.

How it looks in the interior, see the photo below:

Solid beech office furniture

Beech office furniture for employees means not only the prestige of a company that can afford to install such furniture, but also the comfort of workers who are in the office up to 8-9 hours a day.

The range of office furniture includes tables, chairs, shelving, filing cabinets, and sideboards. The style of furniture must be selected based on the interior of the room or the corporate style of the company. For example, if this is an organization engaged in Internet technologies and website development, the classic style will not be appropriate. It is better to choose a combination of hi-tech and minimalism.

You can order the production of office furniture from solid beech on our website by first contacting the manager.

And below we present a photo of such furniture:

Beech furniture shade palette

In nature, beech is found in several shades. These include:

light beige;
light yellow;
whitish-gray;
cream;
light pink;
dark.

In production, the natural palette is replenished with other colors.

Silver and gold color furniture	Products can have a dense or transparent coating. Such furnishings are suitable for high-tech, techno and modern styles.
Furniture color "Bavaria"	The darkest color of beech furniture. Thanks to this shade, it is difficult to distinguish a beech product from an oak one, which is why office premises and country houses are often equipped with such furnishings.
Pure white	In order to bleach the wood, it is steamed, then painted and thoroughly dried. Furnishings have a pure color, without gray or yellowish spots.
Standard colors: cherry, walnut, alder, wenge	Shades are obtained by treating wood with a tinting varnish. Its transparent texture allows you to preserve the natural wood grain.
Vivid colors: blue, red, green	They are obtained by painting wood with colored enamel. Such products are installed in children's bedrooms and playrooms. Often the customer has the opportunity to independently determine the brightness and density of the coating.

The natural colors of beech furniture are suitable for decorating a room in a loft or eco-style. It must be remembered that over time the product will become darker. If the owner of the room wants to create a unique design, then it is better to choose a color from a palette of artificially created shades.

We invite you to look at photos of beech furniture in various colors:

Palette of shades

Wood in nature can have several different shades: pinkish, beige, yellowish, cream. While maintaining the natural shade, the products are coated with transparent varnish. Over time, the color of the array becomes a little darker. The most popular color is the beige color of the products.

In addition to natural tones, the palette includes the following colors:

Light beech is painted in silver or golden shades. The coverage can be translucent or intense. Such products are used only once. They will fit into the techno, hi-tech, modern interior;
White beech - the natural color of the massif is whitish-gray, it is called hornbeam. Hornbeam products are suitable for cottages, country houses, country interiors;
Bleached beech is a very light shade. The wood is pre-treated with steam, then painted white and dried. Finished products have a uniform light color;
The darkest shade is Bavaria. Furniture of this shade is equally good both at home and in the office. The rich dark color emphasizes the strength and reliability of the wood;
Various wood shades: walnut, wenge, alder, cherry. Tinting varnishes allow you to maintain the appearance of the natural texture, but give a beautiful shade;
When painting with enamels, for example, children's models, various colors are used: blue, green, yellow. If the furniture is made to order, the intensity of the shade is chosen by the buyer. Most often, pastel colors are chosen. They do not have an overly stimulating effect.

Simply decorating the walls in light colors will help maximize the beauty of beech furniture. Color accents are placed with accessories, decorative items and textiles.

Features of choosing solid beech furniture

Before buying solid beech furniture from the manufacturer, you need to pay attention to:

Product processing. It must be coated with water-based varnish.
Joints of parts. The edges are smooth and symmetrical.
Coating. In high-quality furnishings, the top layer of varnish does not have cracks or air bubbles.
Accessories. The handles are screwed tightly to the cabinet doors. Drawers on skids open and close without making unpleasant sounds. All mechanisms function correctly.
Stability of furniture. The legs must be securely screwed to the product.
Smooth movement of doors and drawers.
Seller. He can provide certificates confirming the quality of the furniture he sells.
Reviews about the seller. On the Internet or from friends you can get a detailed review of the seller or manufacturer.

If you approach the selection of beech furniture responsibly and take into account all the features of choosing wood products, then the purchased furnishings will last for several decades.

Disadvantages of wooden furniture in the kitchen

Price Let's start with a question that is characterized not by the wooden furniture itself, but by the contents of our wallets. Wooden furniture is usually expensive. But this disadvantage can be circumvented by choosing cheaper wood for the entire set, or for individual items. For example, you can order a bar counter from more expensive wood, and a work table top from cheaper wood. Please note that, for example, countertops made of birch and beech are inexpensive, not much more expensive than those made of laminate, and a couple of times cheaper than countertops made of natural stone.

Individual furniture parts can be replaced with plywood, MDF or chipboard. The facades of cabinets in factories are made from panels assembled from bars. If the bars are glued together with wide edges, then the result is a very durable and cheaper material, since the texture of the wide cut of the board is not important. Deformation of wooden surfaces Depending on the humidity in the room, wood expands and contracts, and in the kitchen the humidity is usually high. Therefore, deformation of wooden surfaces is possible. Wooden surfaces require periodic re-treatment, such as waxing and oiling. Liquids can stain wood surfaces and penetrate deeply, sometimes causing cracks. Wooden furniture near the sink suffers especially from moisture, and near the stove from overheating. In addition, wood is not fireproof, and hot pots and pans should not be placed on wooden surfaces. Here you need to accustom yourself and your family to always use stands. Have you decided to buy or order a wooden kitchen set? Then pay attention to the advice of experts.

Features of caring for beech furniture

To extend the life of beech furniture, it is necessary to properly care for the products. Basic rules of care:

Avoid contact with moisture on the surface of the product. If liquid ends up on beech furniture, you need to wipe the wooden piece of furniture dry.
Small stains are removed with a dry suede cloth. Heavily soiled furniture should be cleaned using dishwashing detergent.
It is prohibited to use detergents containing solvent or alcohol to clean the surface of beech furniture.
To preserve the color of the furniture, you must ensure that the sun does not fall on its surface. Otherwise the shade will become darker.
There should be no temperature changes in the room where solid beech furniture is installed. This will cause the wood to crack.
When using additional heating devices, place a bucket of water in the room with beech products. This will help avoid a sharp drop in the humidity level in the room.

By adhering to these care rules, you can maintain the original appearance of the product for many years.

High-quality beech furniture has a luxurious appearance. It is not inferior to oak products. Subject to all operating conditions, beech furnishings will serve the owners for many years without losing their original qualities.

Basic beech lumber

Beech is used to produce edged and unedged boards, veneer, furniture panels, and plywood.

All these lumber are used for specific purposes:

During manufacturing, edged boards This affects the color constancy and durability of the material. Edged boards are used as flooring, platbands, staircase elements, various massive cabinet furniture options, countertops and baseboards.
Unedged boards cost less and are used for various cladding.
In the production of furniture, special furniture panels . The pattern of the furniture board is weakly expressed; over time, the pinkish tint may darken.

Beech flooring is installed mainly from edged boards. This material is smooth, there are no splinters in it, and it can easily be polished and, if necessary, covered with paints and varnish. Beech flooring is warm, and special treatment prevents it from deteriorating under the influence of high humidity.

Photos of kitchens made of solid beech

Kitchen No. 1

Kitchen No. 2

Kitchen No. 3

Dry edged and unedged boards

The production of beech boards must be carried out in compliance with certain standards. Since this tree easily absorbs moisture, its processing after cutting should be carried out in a short time. Otherwise, the wood will warp and it will be difficult for it to give the desired shape. Edged beech board is easy to sand, it is durable and attractive in appearance.

These characteristics allow you to create interior interiors of apartments and your own houses. After proper processing, a beech board becomes somewhat stronger than an oak board and, thanks to this hardness, easily holds nails and screws in its fibers.

Experts do not recommend using beech boards for external cladding of houses or for arranging baths. Such wood does not change for the better under the influence of weather conditions and humidity; beech is not used as a material for insulating a house.