Furniture materials, design & quality

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Mohammad Rakib

Oct 29, 2023, 08:00 AM
The Best Materials for Durable and Stylish Furniture

Technology and innovation have revolutionised every sphere of home interior design, including the materials that we use for furniture making. As a result, there are a great number of furniture materials before designers and homeowners to choose from for the designs they have in mind. Traditionally, only naturally available materials like wood, stones, leathers and metals were used for home furniture. However, with the advent of particle and engineered wood, the way we once relied on solid wood changed forever. Then came surface treatments like laminates, veneers, etc, totally transforming the home furniture scene. These man-made materials are often sustainable options, and democratise design as you can get the natural look of stone or leather, using veneer.

The mind-boggling array of materials can pose a problem in making up one's mind. However, depending on the type of furniture, the style and the budget you have in mind, you can choose suitable materials. For example, for upholstered sofa and chairs, you can use MDF, while the base of a dining table will require something more sturdy like solid wood or metal. Since furniture is not something you can replace every now and then, durability and long-time benefits are also important considerations.

As leading interior designers in Gurgaon, who also conceive, design and manufacture all furniture pieces in-house for our projects, MADS Creations experiments with a whole lot of furniture materials old and new.

Here we bring some insights into the latest furniture materials and tips to choose them.

1. Wood
One of the oldest materials used for furniture making, wood continues to be a popular choice for the unique character and durability it offers. Woodwork is an ancient craft that has attained artistic dimension as it can be molded into enticing designs and can be embellished with intricate carvings and inlays. Many generational craftspeople continue to practice the art while adapting to modern times. Wooden furniture is strong and last long. As it can be refurbished periodically to make it look new, and can be recycled many times, it is a sustainable option. Wooden furniture is an investment for the future. Today there are plywood and MDF that can be used in its place, especially as internal furniture material, since they can be cushioned and upholstered to achieve sleek sofas and chairs. However, when it comes to non-upholstered furniture, solid wood continues to gain respect from designers and home owners.
2. Metal / Steel
Mostly used for furniture bases, metal can be made to look rich and stylish by applying various finishes like gold, silver, rose gold, etc. As metal can be cast into any shape or cut to achieve intricate patterns, it is very popul3. Glassar in contemporary interiors. Metal is best for giving unique structure to dining / coffee tables or consoles. Brass or antique finished metal adds a beautiful classical tone to your furniture piece. Nickel or charcoal finishes impart a modern sophisticated appeal. And wrought iron brings an industrial or vintage look. Metal is also ideal for creating minimalistic light-weight book shelves and metal screens with a pattern of your choice, giving a distinguished look to your space. We use metal extensively in our interiors to lend a luxe appeal.

Metals are a good option for outdoors as well as they can be made water-proof with enamel paint.

3. Glass


With its unique ability to be shaped into any form, glass is a versatile furniture material that can be employed in various ways. As tops for dining / coffee tables, it adds a clean and light look. Used for shelves, cabinets and cupboard fronts, it provides transparency and refinement to a space.

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