1. Oak Wood

Before we encounter treated Oak wood, it’s the Oak tree that heavily impacts us. This noble and strong tree has more than likely played a large role in our outdoor childhood entertainment and can still be found in our yard as a sun blocking, shade offering method. That nobility translate just as powerfully even when we snuff the life out of it and assemble it into our dining room as table and chairs.

It sits there regally and patiently endures the hot pots, condensation of ice filled glasses and our unruly elbows that prop our heads up after a long day of shopping for wood flooring. And when the wine is being poured take an extra moment to appreciate its superiority for out of the 600 species of oak perhaps one of them helped to age your wine in an oak framed barrel. Not too mention that the cork of your bottle may have originated from the oak bark as well. Now if I can only think of a more positive use for the acorn other than as artillery and ammunition used by my friends and family in our adolescence.

2. Cedar Wood

Perhaps we are most intimately acquainted with this wood as a great closet and chest material for its successful deterrent abilities against moths and other insects and odor destroying causes. Since cedar has a wide variety of trees that are dispersed sporadically, geographically speaking, there are so many purposes to this sweet scented tree in shades of red and reddish brown tones that are used for fencing, house structuring, shingles, guitars, even shipbuilding. So come stink bug or high seas, cedar has the dexterity to stand strong. 

3. Padauk Wood

Originating only from the Pterocaprus species in Asia or Africa this hardwood, though heavy and dense responds well to the tender ministrations of a lathe. Padauk is used for various projects like musical instruments and carvings and most commonly the intricacies of furniture, for this wood is stronger than oak and can withstand adhesives making it a durable and vivacious red wood.

4. Teak Wood

Here is the a golden opportunity to bring the splendor and majesty of the tropics home. This hardwood recognized as the national tree of the Philippines, in its green, yellow and brown tones is constructed into doors, window frame and both indoor and outdoor furniture. As it ages and matures in its processed state it will often be rendered to bearing a silver-grey surface. Sound familiar?

5. Walnut Wood

Ah, how sweet are your seeds, dear walnut tree! And how equally and esteemed are you when you grace the floor beneath our feet, or the rocking chair we lull our babies to sleep upon and of course how harmonic are you when you are formed into a piano.

Walnut is grown in different countries and climates thus have many different shades and temperaments, but is often acknowledges as a dependable wood neither expanding or shrinking, as another wood would do in normal circumstances. Which is a good thing considering that airplane propellers are structured out of one walnut specie. Whether high in the air, or firmly grounded on your kitchen floor, walnut is a great ally in design.

6. Alder Wood

This hardwood definitely has a soft side, but that doesn’t dissuade it from being a very worthy opponent for cabinetry due to its elasticity. Next to walnut this if one of the most common used woods for furniture and interior purposes and is an affordable option for installing a quality product. The wood can be easily manipulated through sanding and staining to create a one of a kind surface and hue. All in all this is a hot product no matter what trend hits our shelves.

7. Purple Heart Wood

Often found deep in the heart of South America and in great demand world wide for its shiny, straight grain patterned texture. Known for its bendable and flexible endurance it is great for fabricating high quality furniture that is greatly resistive to fungus and termites. But of course, the most amazing asset of this wood is its deep and authentic purple color. The color, which changes in character overtime and become a richer, deeper hue, is a wonder of woods.

8. Lyptus Wood

Admit it, exotic things excite and attract us. Take the Koala bear, for example. Surely you would have to agree that this is a rare and beautiful animal that shows great taste in millwork material. The Eucalyptus plant has made it possible for us to have a naturally salmon hued wood that like us gets a little darker when spending time under UV rays. This wood makes for an amazing wide paneled floor as well as cabinetry and as mentioned earlier, for millwork such as doors, frames, and crown molding. There are so many areas of your home that can chew on the homey taste of Lyptus.

9. Maple Wood

ve, Lyptus, which proves that this is a wood worth emulating and there are many valid reasons it receives unabashed flattery. When not being groomed as bonsai Maple is manufactured into simple things like baseball bats or bowling pins, but due to its stark and evident grain, it is very comfortable as an interior concept. From floors to furniture, to paneled walls Maple in it of itself is beautiful enough to be considered décor alone, and is often made into decorative wooden pieces.

10. Poplar Wood

This wood has within the past ten years made a scientific breakthrough, as it’s the first tree to have its DNA decoded. But before Science published this information we all knew that Poplars DNA played an integral part of our homes DNA. For the plywood that frames our four walls to perfection that not even the bubble in the level can complain about, well it’s due to poplar wood.

Paper, matches, chopstick, surely one of these is found in your home as well? Yes not only is this wood structurally flexible, but it is jack-of-all-trades and has served us well, do you not think! Poplar may not be the most popular for furniture but like the other nine woods we dug our carving knives into today, it has a Hollywood charm that will make our house a home and invite the stars of our lives to come and sit, stand or dine upon.

11. Pine Wood

The most famous soft wood is probably pine. These have a light pale yellow color and a gives an excellent finish with or without polish. It is a widely available type of wood which is also low in cost.Pine wood can be used in making different types of furniture from simple table and chairs to high wall units to even ceiling finishes.Pine used if used inside your home can bring out freshness and increase the aroma of the space making it feel warm and cozy. Pine decays if comes in contact with moisture and soil so it is high in maintenance.

12. Rose wood

Found in regions like Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and even Orissa. It is popular strong and tough wood which has close – grains. Used in high quality furniture as maintains its shape really well and available in various sizes. Rose wood is also used in many ornamental articles as well. If polished well rose wood looks really classy and beautiful on furniture finishes.

13.Sandalwood

Sandalwood, aromatic, yellow-gold wood is derived from a slow-growing tree found throughout Southeast Asia and the islands of the South Pacific, is more important in Oriental ceremonies and religious rites than it is for woodworking. In its powdered form, it is used for Brahman caste marks and as sachets, and the oil is an ingredient in perfumes, scented candles, soaps, and incense.

It is also a component of folk medicine. However, the heartwood is also prized for furniture and ornamental boxes. The white sapwood is often used for fans. Sandalwood is now being commercially grown and harvested in Australia, primarily for its oil.