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Can Wood Improve Your Mood?

Wood has plenty of benefits in the home, even improving your mood.

Wood is quickly becoming one of the most popular choices of material for homeowners looking to renovate. As many of us start looking to more environmentally friendly ways of living, sustainably sourced wood is a great way to refresh the look of your home without increasing your carbon footprint. But there are even more benefits to wood – did you know it can actually be good for your mental health?

Helping your mood

Research has shown that a reduction of man-made materials lowers your anxiety and stress levels when you’re at home. Wooden furniture in the home has a similar effect to being in nature, with a calming effect caused by wood causing a feeling of being close to nature, warmth, and homeliness.

Lowering your carbon footprint

This isn’t the only benefit of wood. When taken from sustainable sources, wood has less of an effect on the environment. It’s one of the most naturally renewable sources of energy, and with forests in Europe growing by 661,000 hectares every year, we won’t be running out any time soon. It also absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, again lowering the carbon footprint.

Since it lasts so long, it’s also great for recycling. If you use recycled wood, your carbon footprint will be even lower, with current natural timber being preserved for use elsewhere. Using recycled wood has another great benefit – reclaimed wood furniture has plenty of character with an authentic rustic look that you can only get from timeworn wood.

There’s less waste produced by wood products, and any waste that is produced is completely biodegradable, meaning that it eventually decomposes back into the earth.

Durability

Wood is a durable, strong material that will last for plenty of years in your home. Although, how long it will last is dependent on the location in your home, the treatment it’s had and the type of wood it is, any wood in general will be one of the longest-lasting materials you can use.

It’s also great at retaining heat, up to seven times more than ceramic. As the wood absorbs heat, it creates a naturally warmer home, saving you money on your heating bills and reducing your energy usage.

Find the perfect wood furniture at PH Gammons

If you’re looking for sustainably sourced wood furniture to improve the look of your home and your mood, then a visit to our Huntingdon showroom is a great place to start. Find us here or get in touch with us today if you have any questions about our furniture and services.

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Tips For Choosing The Perfect Dining Table For Your Home

To get the perfect dining table, you need one that suits your personal style and budget. It also needs to be solidly made and fit properly in your dining space. A dining table is a substantial investment and an important feature of the home. Follow these tips to make sure that the table you choose is perfect for you.

Dining Table Size

Firstly, the golden rule – your dining table has to fit in your dining room. Tables are often deceptively large. So, make sure that you’ve measured up the space before going to look for a new table. As well as space for the table, a rule of thumb is to give yourself three feet of space around the table to move around. But the more space you have, the better.

Dining Table Style

Since dining tables usually last between five to ten years,  a table that suits a current trend may lead to regret. For this reason, a traditional design is almost always the best way to go. There’s bound to be traditionally designed tables that still suit the style of your home. So you won’t be short of options that won’t leave you cringing in a few years’ time.

Dining Table Function

Next, consider everything that you’ll be using the table for. If it’s going to be for dining with family, but not much more, then a square or rectangle is a good way to go. This is the most common shape for a dining table, so you won’t be short of options. However, you might be using it for more than just dining – if you entertain guests quite frequently, then round tables are a great shape for socialising; no head of the table creates a nice, inclusive atmosphere and lets conversation between friends flow with ease. A round table also gives you more room around it without sacrificing a lot of surface area, so they’re also great for smaller rooms.

PH Gammons

Whatever your style and preferences for a dining table, our wide range at PH Gammons is bound to include something that is perfect for you. To have a look at our range of tables, visit our showroom and if you have any enquiries then please get in touch with our friendly team today.

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Why Oak Dining Tables are a ‘Must Have’ Investment

There is something about wooden furniture that just says security. Think about it. How much more grounded and cosy does sitting down for dinner on a wooden table feel, when you compare it to the same scenario on a plastic table? Wood is synonymous with permanence and strength; this is why so many of us gather around it at mealtimes.

The good news is that oak furniture in Cambridgeshire is more affordable now than ever before. You can get your hands on a beautiful oak dining table for a fraction of what it would have cost twenty years ago. So, what are you waiting for? Give your home the warmth and security that it needs with a signature oak table.

This guide to the benefits of investing in oak, particularly for dining tables, will explain why this wonder material is such a sound choice.

Extremely Wear Resistant

Oak furniture is not bought on a whim. It is a solid investment, a valuable long term choice. This is because it lasts for such a long time. Things like oak dining tables are routinely passed on, through the generations, for hundreds of years. This is something that your grandchildren could be moving into their new home one day.

And, as mealtimes are an occasion when all of the family comes together, this degree of permanence and durability is very suitable. The tannin content in oak actually helps it to stand up to regular wear and tear and the intrusion of insects. If you buy high quality oak furniture in Cambridgeshire, it will be strong, long lasting, and a pleasure to look at.

Able to Adapt to Any Décor

Top quality oak furniture in Cambridgeshire is guaranteed to add sophistication and elegance to any home. One of the best things about oak, especially for dining rooms, is that it can be incorporated into a wide variety of décor choices. For example, an oak dining table would enhance a nautical themed space just as much as it would a sleek, minimalistic one.

Do try to remember that, generally speaking, the lighter the colour of the wood, the more modern and bright the most complementary décor will be. On the other hand, if you are keen to create something a little more old fashioned (or even a bit gothic), opt for a darker tones and shades of oak.

Easy to Clean and Maintain

The typical oak dining table is easy to keep clean and maintain. However, it does require an oiling, with a natural product, a couple of times per year. This should only take twenty minutes or so and it will help to protect the smooth, beautiful finish on its surface. Otherwise, your oak furniture in Cambridgeshire should be wipe clean and stain resistant.

If you have carpet in your dining table, you might want to pick up some plastic or rubber protectors. These little things fit neatly on the bottom of table legs, so that the weight of the furniture doesn’t make a permanent indentation in the carpet. You can get these from lots of furniture shops or you can buy them online at a low cost.

If you are in Cambridgeshire and looking for oak furniture why not contact us via email or pop in to your local Peter H Gammons store today. Alternatively you can call 01487 812275 and speak to one of our friendly members of staff who are always happy to help.