Using Wood Furniture to add warmth to your home

There is something about using wood furniture to add warmth to your home and make it feel cozy.

I love that each piece of furniture is beautiful, especially when Using Wood Furniture to add warmth to your home; the natural patina that happens over time makes it more beautiful.

The first thing to remember is the furniture pieces that I have either inherited, found on flea market sites, or bought at an antique shop. They all serve a purpose for different reasons.

Antique Dresser

We use this dresser in my home to store our music CDs & miscellaneous items that are easily accessible for things I use daily.

Claire’s Cabinet

This cabinet in my kitchen, known as “Claire’s Cabinet,” is another of my favorite pieces in my home. Which was gifted to us by my husband’s friend, Claire; Hence, called “Claire’s Cabinet.”

A vintage cabinet in a kitchenused for storing cookbooks, canisters & decor. Next to the cabinet is a water crock with a large sunflower. Above the crock is a gren & white decorative plate & a sign that says Antiques & old stuff.

Consequently, it is perfect for storing mason jars of dry goods, cookbooks, and snack canisters. As a bonus, I still have the original tag from when it was purchased.

Blanket Chest

We purchased this blanket chest about 20 years ago, and I love it. It was made of raw wood and stained an almond color. Once finished, my husband finished it off by dropping heavy chains on it a few times to give it more of that rustic warmth character I wanted. Over the years, it eventually consisted of more marks on the chest that happened naturally from wear and tear. Also, it is perfect for storing our extra Afghans and blankets.

The warmth & rustic feel of using a blanket chest as a coffee table in front of a sofa was just what I had envisioned.

Handmade End Table

I was sharing with a co-worker a photo in a country magazine of a table that I just loved & she told me her dad could make it; needless to say, I was elated!

A handmade round end table holding two plantes in whoite planters, a lamp & a candle holder in front of a large window with sheer curtains.

This sweet gentleman would only allow me to pay for the materials. He told me it was because he loved working with wood in his little shop outside his home. The simplicity of it is the perfect accent to my living room.

My love for Vintage & Antiques

I could go on and on about all the beautiful wood furniture I have acquired over the years. They all have a story and a purpose, which I hope will one day be passed down to future generations.

What’s your favorite piece of furniture in your home? Does it have a purpose? Let me know in the comments!

Warmly,

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