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Repurposed with Style in Honor of Earth Day

Each year on April 22, we recognize Earth Day, dedicated to Mother Nature, with eco-friendly community activism all over the world.

Today we’re celebrating Earth Day by paying homage to barnwood furniture, as it comes straight from the source and is a perfect example of practicing conservation in your home décor.

Naturally, it’s always better to recycle, or in this case up-cycle. We’re conserving and preventing the unnecessary falling of trees by using beautiful reclaimed wood in all of our barnwood furniture.Earth Day Tables

Why You Should Choose Barnwood Furniture to Help Make a Difference

 

In addition, to conservation, reclaimed barnwood furniture has a few other benefits that are extremely important to consider when investing in a piece of furniture.

Conservation

  • By sourcing local wood and breathing new life into it, less wood is needed to be cut down from farmed forests. This results in a huge environmental advantage.

Durability

  • Old wood tends to have a together grain structure and creates a much more stable and long-lasting furniture piece to be passed down to future generations to love.

Custom-Made

  • Each piece of barnwood furniture can be custom-made to fit your personality and family’s needs. Plus, each piece is already coming with a special story and history behind it!Repurposed Barnwood Furniture

At Old Barn Star we have plenty of in-stock barnwood furniture for you to explore or maybe you have an idea of your own. Contact us to talk about your wants and needs regarding a new piece of furniture!

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Choosing the Perfect Piece of Barnwood Furniture

A piece of reclaimed furniture is a timeless tradition that never looks or feels dated due to the beauty and durability of the wood.

With so many different options you can find a one-of-a-kind piece for every space and know that they will always be pieces you’ll be able to pass down from generation to generation.reclaimed wood furniture sale

What to Consider When Selecting a Piece of Barnwood Furniture

 

1. Furniture Needs

First things first, you need to decide what type of furniture you would like for your home. Take a look at your most used spaces in your home such as the kitchen or the living room. Could you use another seat or another table? Outline each space’s needs and then prioritize them based on your budget. This keeps you focused in your shopping.

2. Type of Wood

Barnwood will typically fall under one of two categories: hardwood or softwood. Here are four types of woods that are commonly used when building furniture.

Hardwood

  • Oak – used for modern furniture with a grayish-white or deep red color
  • Maple – used for all types of furniture with a light brownish color

Softwood

  • Cedar – used primarily for chests and closets with a deep red color
  • Pine – used for all types of furniture with a creamy, yellow-brown color

3. Room Décor

What room are you putting your barnwood furniture in? Is the room modern or rustic – formal or informal? A piece of oak furniture will be great for a modern feel, whereas, a piece of pine might give off a more rustic vibe. Custom barnwood furniture will allow you to better incorporate your current décor themes into your new piece!

A handcrafted piece of reclaimed barnwood furniture is one-of-a-kind, statement piece for any home. You’ll never see a duplicate because there’s something special and unique about the process of working with your hands; you’ll definitely be able to see that difference.

What is your favorite kind of barnwood and why? Let us know in the comments below!