Top 5 Reasons to Choose Reclaimed Furniture and Decor
1. History
Reclaimed furniture and decor can vary from rough to refined, but they all have one thing in common: a story. Unlike cookie-cutter, mass produced furniture and home decor, items made from reclaimed wood hold a history and often have the marks to prove that story. The wood often comes from old barns and buildings, doors, railroad car beds, etc. All of these things were once beautiful and useful, held life for decades (sometimes more than a century) or traveled thousands of miles. Each piece has its own history and story to tell.
2. Character
Each board and piece have unique marks, wear, nail holes, etc. that act like a sort of "patina". Every mark and every board worn smooth by time just add to the overall individual character of each decor item or piece of furniture. This character turns everyday items into unique statement pieces for your home.
3. Style
As mentioned earlier, reclaimed wood can be used in a variety of home styles. Whether farmhouse, cottagecore (or any other "core"), industrial, French country, or a modern rustic style, reclaimed wood furniture and home decor can be that perfect touch to any space. With a finish that can go from rough to refined you're sure to find something to fit your style and preferences.
4. Resourceful Instead of Wasteful
Instead of being thrown out, reclaimed wood is re-purposed into something new. In a day and age of living in a "throw away" culture, it's so good to restore and re-purpose something instead. It's a way of caring for the past with tomorrow in mind. An added bonus is that old wood is actually far sturdier than newer lumber that comes from trees bred for fast growth. Old wood comes from trees that grew slow and, as a result, grew solid and strong. It would be a pity to waste such resilience!
5. Quality
Last but absolutely not least is the quality of reclaimed wood. Like I said, reclaimed wood is often a much better-quality wood than what can be found in lumber yards today. Today a 2x4 does not actually measure out to be 2" by 4". However, reclaimed wood is often old enough to actually measure 2" by 4", and you'll find twice the amount of growth rings which equals twice the strength and durability. It's perfect for building memory-making modern heirlooms ready to be passed down through your family.
So, when you purchase furniture and decor made from reclaimed wood, you're also getting the added history, character, style, resourcefulness, and quality. And who wants to miss out on that!? Add that to the fact that it's one of a kind and hand built or custom made and there is no reason not to add a reclaimed modern heirloom to your home.