Once the double leaf design was confirmed, there was also the type of wood to be considered. In assessing what type of wood to suggest I considered the existing decor of the clients’ lounge and their preferences in wood colour and type. There were a couple of good options to tie in with existing wood and colours, but what seemed by far the most appropriate was Bog Oak.
The texture of Bog Oak matches existing Oak in the room and the dark, rich and varied colour, complements the colours around the room. The only snag being that Bog Oak is not readily available so there can be a time delay in procuring it. It is also quite expensive, in comparison to Walnut or regular Oak.
However, having shown the client a couple of samples of Bog Oak and some pictures of it used in other pieces of furniture, they decided to go with the Bog Oak. I was delighted as I believe it is a particularly beautiful wood and I love working with it!
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