| Buying furniture can get very expensive very | | | | |
| quickly. One minute, you need a new dresser | | | | Veneered wood is another material that people |
| with glides that don't get stuck. The next | | | | opt out of in favor of solid hardwood |
| thing you know, you're the proud owner of a | | | | furniture. This kind of wood makes a |
| dresser, an armoire, two nightstands, and an | | | | brilliant substitute for costlier solid wood, |
| étagère. You're not even sure you know | | | | since it possesses the same look and feel of |
| what an étagère is (it's a storage | | | | solid wood. Veneers are a thin layer of solid |
| space for the bathroom). But don't fear going | | | | wood over engineered wood like MDF, so they |
| into debt over a little home decorating-here | | | | hold up to the same standards yet with the |
| are some new bedroom furniture solutions that | | | | beauty of a solid wood furniture piece. |
| won't create credit problems. | | | | |
| | | | Don't forget that if you really want to make |
| Materials like solid hardwoods are the best | | | | a change in your bedroom without going |
| in quality, but they also come with a price. | | | | overboard, invest in a contemporary platform |
| Engineered woods, on the other hand, are a | | | | beds. Their sleek, geometric lines and modern |
| great way to find a dresser or desk cheaper | | | | look make them a perfect update to your |
| than their hardwood counterparts. Particle | | | | bedroom furniture. Low-profile and unadorned, |
| board, hardboard and medium density | | | | platforms beds feature an Asian or European |
| fiberboard (MDF) is just as strong as | | | | aesthetic that blends into your surroundings |
| hardwood and are great if you plan on using | | | | while making a statement. Furthermore, |
| it everyday, like you would with home office | | | | platform beds don't require a box spring for |
| furniture. Ready-to-assemble furniture is | | | | your mattress, since wooden slats support |
| another cost-effective and convenient way to | | | | them. This in turn gives your pocketbook a |
| update your furniture, and is usually made | | | | sigh of relief. So keep in mind that when you |
| with some kind of engineered wood. | | | | start replacing your home office furniture, |
| Unfortunately, RTA furniture isn't the | | | | bedroom furniture, or even living room |
| longest lasting, so if you know that you will | | | | furniture, turn to engineered wood, veneered |
| be moving a lot in the future, it's might not | | | | wood and platform beds as a cheap and chic |
| hold up as long. | | | | way to liven up your home. |