Elite furniture in the interior, what is made of and how to determine a fake

When the apartment repair came to an end, the owners begin to think about purchasing quality furniture. Elite furniture is suitable for creating a stylish interior. Such products are distinguished by durability, reliability of materials. To choose the right furniture, it is recommended to know its features, as well as ways to distinguish fake.

Distinctive features

All existing furniture can be divided into household furniture, which is designed for daily use and suffers significant loads and one that gives aesthetic pleasure. The middle ground between them will occupy the elite category. It possesses not only amazing external data, but is also characterized by increased strength characteristics, for which it was chosen by many owners of apartments, country houses.

Luxury products should differ from other options presented today in the salons. They are inspired by originality and a thorough approach to design, models are immediately evident, forcing a person to admire.

Elite classic furniture It has one significant drawback - the cost, but it is compensated by its excellent appearance and improved technical characteristics. To understand what are products of the elite class, it is necessary to consider the main features of the models:

Novelty - elite products surpass standard furniture models in that they have a new idea, design, decor;
Originality - the series presented today differ from each other in individuality: they are not similar to other models, each has a highlight;
Functionality is the main indicator of elite products, because they are necessary not only for aesthetic satisfaction, but for operation;
Beauty - modern world designers are trying to present the product as an elegant, practical echo of furniture art.

When looking at luxury home furniture, images of fabulous palace interiors, luxurious executive offices and comfortable cozy bedrooms appear in my head. Modern furniture "lux" will definitely emphasize the status of the owner and will be able to fulfill the main purpose.

Varieties

Elite products can create an atmosphere of chic and luxury in any interior. The manufacturers who today manufacture these products are representatives of Italy, Spain, England, France. Their products are particularly luxurious, so today they are becoming more popular.

To understand and help in choosing, it is worth highlighting the main varieties of luxury furniture:

For clothes storage - chic hinged wardrobes are presented in popular classic colors - in golden, silver and pearl color. It is easier to make a sliding wardrobe to order, since it is difficult to find a finished version in an elite version;
Upholstered furniture - products are presented by sofas, beds, armchairs. Leather furniture is suitable for placement in the living room and bedroom. It is distinguished by practicality, austerity of appearance, due to which it can be applied in the office or home library. The center of the bedroom set is the bed. Elite models have an unusual design, decor. King-size models with chic headboards decorated with forging or carriage screed are popular;
Products for storing various accessories. These include racks, sideboards, book shelves and display cases for dishes. All of these items are able to create a harmonious ensemble, which will delight even the most demanding lover of luxurious interiors;
Products for work and eating. Carving on high-end tables is one of the elements of decoration. The use of elite carved furniture will become appropriate in dining rooms, living rooms and cabinets, where the legs of the product will be made in the same style with an elegant countertop;
Furniture for sitting - luxury chairs will ideally fit into the interior of the kitchen, living room and dining room. They differ in soft beautiful seats, upholstered in expensive material, as well as backs with carved inserts;
Kitchen sets are also elite. Custom made of wood and stone, they fit perfectly into the geometry of the kitchen. Tables-islands, a bar, hidden household appliances - the kitchen has everything that a hostess may need.

Elite furniture is presented not only in classic style products. Recently, models of modern furniture, made in accordance with new design ideas, have been popular.

Materials of manufacture

As you know, manufacturers of luxury products mainly use natural wood for the manufacture of high-quality models. The tree has a characteristic aroma that spreads throughout the apartment and gives an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.

The value of wood material is determined on the basis of a set of certain indicators: appearance, strength, durability. To understand what luxury furniture is made of, you should pay attention to the list of valuable tree species, their pros and cons.

Breed	Characteristic	pros	Minuses
Cherry	It is used for the manufacture of high quality furniture located indoors. Over time, it changes color to the dark side.	It has an average density and weight. It is well processed, sawn and dried.	The material is not resistant to rot and the raid of grinder beetles. In addition, it is not recommended to place it on the site - the cherry is not resistant to moisture.
Nut	The value of a nut is determined by its age, the older the tree - the more valuable it becomes. Over time, the nut is able to darken, which gives a particular beauty to the product.	It has a large palette of shades, the material is dense, but pliable. Due to the high content of tannins, the nut tolerates painting well.	It has no drawbacks, except for the cost, which is determined by the type of wood: hazelnuts, hazel, walnuts.
Maple	The bird’s maple is considered the most valuable species - on its section there are characteristic dark stains that give the finished product a specific structure.	Easy to process, cut, polish. Due to the lack of a pronounced core, maple is easy to stain.	Unstable to dampness, it can be affected by rot and insects - parasites.
Pear	It has a beautiful appearance with a fine structure and small rings. Valued for its excellent mechanical properties.	Suitable for manual processing, practical and durable.	Heavy rock requiring special drying conditions. If you do not follow the rules - the tree will begin to warp and crack.
Oak	The most common material in the manufacture of options from the array. It has solid characteristics, texture beauty and high strength.	It lends itself well to processing, has a viscosity, bends perfectly, and does not lend itself to decay. Oak withstands artificial aging treatment.	The furniture is quite heavy, it should be taken into account when climbing to the floor. In addition, it is an ageless classic that will look beneficial in the respective interiors.

Furniture from an array of the listed species looks gorgeous - it will fit into aristocratic, luxurious and modern interiors. In addition, owners can combine several types of wood in one interior: walnut with cherry, oak and pear combine well.

Cherry

Oak

Pear

Nut

Maple

How to distinguish a fake

Each owner has different approaches to the purchase of furniture. Some are trying to save, while others are willing to spend big money on buying a luxury model. In the latter case, it is important not to stumble on copies of high-quality furniture, for this it is worth paying attention to several points:

Salon offering furniture. If the premises where allegedly selling luxury products are too few - most likely, buyers are deceived, and the furniture here is sold ordinary, simulating luxury models. Do not be surprised if after buying an "Italian" chair in six months he will become worthless;
Service level. Store consultants should be sure to know what they offer to customers. If at the first question from the buyer the employee falls into a stupor - it is not worth buying furniture, most likely it will be a fake;
Unreasonably low price. High-quality products and production materials for them can not be cheap. Even if certificates of conformity are hung around the cabin, it is better to verify everything yourself;
Product Warranty. Suppliers of luxury furniture always give a guarantee on their products. It applies to both individual models and full-fledged headsets;
Samples of materials. The buyer is advised to require samples of the raw materials used. In real salons selling luxury furniture, they are always in the hall.

The photo in this material presents examples of high-quality luxury furniture from Italian, German, English, Spanish manufacturers. Follow these guidelines to figure out a fake.

Selection rules

After the buyer has decided on the choice of the salon, which sells only real luxury furniture, it is worth going directly to its choice. To do this, look at the following selection criteria:

Style - choose products in accordance with the chosen interior and decoration;
Purpose - decide where the products will be located: luxury furniture for the cabinet is unlikely to be suitable for arranging a dining room or living room;
Upholstery - seat chairs, sofas and armchairs should have softness and durability;
Functionality - pay attention to the ability to adjust the legs, the presence of armrests, coasters for drinks.

Before buying luxury furniture, carefully consider its design, perhaps the materials and photos from the article will help to understand your desires and direct the choice in the right direction.