Company "Azbuka Mebel" manufactures cabinet and custom-made upholstered furniture made of natural wood, including projects of any complexity. We have our own production workshop and a team of experienced designers and craftsmen. We guarantee the high quality of each product.
Quality assessment of custom-made wooden furniture
How to correctly assess the quality of wooden furniture when ordering?
At ordering wooden furniture in Kyiv, it is extremely important to carefully evaluate its quality. This purchase involves serious financial investments, and you naturally expect to receive maximum quality and comfort for your money. You do not have to be an expert to make such an assessment. The main thing is to know what aspects to pay attention to and to be attentive and demanding.
- The wood used to make custom wooden furniture in Kyiv is divided into two main types: hardwood and softwood. The type of wood affects the durability of the furniture and its behavior over time. The highest quality and most expensive custom furniture is made from hardwoods such as oak, maple, mahogany, teak, walnut, cherry, and birch. The wood goes through an air-drying process and then a kiln-drying process to remove any remaining moisture.
- Softwoods such as pine, spruce, larch, and cedar are considered softwoods. While quality furniture made from these woods can be found, they are more susceptible to scratches and dents, requiring more careful maintenance.
Solid wood furniture
- In the modern world, solid wood furniture is gradually becoming a thing of the past. Although it can still be found, custom-made products in Kyiv made of plywood and veneer have become more popular. Offering a cabinet made of these materials does not mean low quality. Veneer and plywood provide strength, preventing splitting and deformation.
Furniture made from these materials is reliable and has an attractive appearance, and with proper care it can serve you for many years.
- Robust construction plays a key role in the aesthetics, functionality and durability of custom wood furniture. Wood furniture is assembled using mortises, dowels and dovetail joints – traditional methods that are still popular today.
Reliable connections in wooden furniture
- Good joints in wooden furniture may include dowels and screws, but never staples. Glue may also be used, but it is important to ensure that there are no visible traces of the glue.
Pay attention to corner blocks, which increase the strength and stability of the furniture. Although they are hidden from view, they are installed in the inner corners. High-quality custom desks and chests of drawers usually have special panels or thin sheets of wood that separate the drawers. This design detail not only increases the stability of the furniture, but also protects your belongings and documents from dust.
The back panels that are adjacent to the wall are usually fixed with screws, which contributes to the stability of the entire structure. Hidden elements should be carefully sanded and securely fastened.
Drawers
- Drawers should fit precisely, ensuring ease and quietness when pulled out. They should have stoppers that will prevent them from falling out.
Furniture doors should close smoothly and be flush with the front of the cabinet. Do not skimp on fittings, as they are an important component of high-quality custom-made wooden furniture in Kyiv.
Try rocking or shaking the furniture - it should not yield to the effort and should not creak or grind. Check its stability by trying to rock or push it. It should remain motionless and not warp, and should also be level with the floor.
Surface treatment
- High-quality custom-made wooden furniture in Kyiv should have excellent finishing. Sanding, painting and varnishing play an important role in creating a durable and attractive product.
- Sanding is the first step in the finishing process, and quality furniture should be completely smooth to the touch, without any roughness. Wood that is not sanded properly will not be able to accept the varnish evenly, resulting in stains. Inspect the finish from different angles to ensure there are no streaks or defects.
- A quality primer highlights the natural beauty of the wood, enhances its color and makes it more saturated. It can transform one tree so that it will look like another. Pay attention to the uniformity of the color: all parts should be of the same shade.
The finish can be either glossy or matte. High quality finish is characterized by satin smoothness, without roughness, dust particles and bubbles.
Custom wooden furniture has a unique style and character, and with due attention to quality you will receive a true work of art created especially for you.
