If you've taken a recent stroll through a "regular" furniture shop lately (no bare wood furniture in sight), you have possibly observed that most of the more popular items are "weathered" or "distressed." It's the furniture equivalent of "stone washed jeans."

Unfortunately, because the distressing is done via machine, there is always a discernable pattern found in it, and this, in my mind, makes it almost certainly not worth buying.

At this time, most people who gravitate toward bare wood furniture are independent do-it-yourselfers, and are always on the lookout for tips and tricks to assist make the results of their interest much more striking than ever. If you would like to give your furniture a great, truly random distressed appearance, this tip might be just what you have been seeking.

Before you get to the step of staining wood furniture, just take a 3'-4' length of chain and work the furniture over with moderately hard blows. Not excessively hard, as we don't wish to crack anything, but definitely hard enough to leave marks! Distress your bare wood furniture to taste, then sand and stand as normal. The "bruises" and indentations will be differently colored and the in general result will be a rough, weathered look that's quite appealing.

If the thought of beating the daylights out of your beautiful piece of bare wood furniture gives you the willies, I would recommend practicing on a test board, then staining and noting the results, as there's certainly no taking it back once the deed is done!

And if you are still uneasy about using that recommendation, here's one that may be better to your liking.

When sanding in preparation for staining wood furniture, sometimes it happens. As you are bent over the wood, that bead of sweat that was building up on your forehead decides it's no longer content there, and splat! Right onto the wood. If you just stain it at this point, you will have a watermark where the stain reacts evidently differently to that spot of the wood, so what to do?

Fine, you could simply write it off as a "character mark" and have done with it, but if you would rather minimize its impact, finish sanding and wipe the piece with a tack cloth. Then, wipe the whole piece again, this time with a gently damp rag. Let dry entirely before proceeding. You might not be able to take the drop of sweat back, but you can reduce its presence with this simple trick.

These are but 2 things you can do before or during the process of staining wood furniture to help enhance the overall look of the piece.

Staining Wood Furniture - Sanding And Experimentation
When staining wood furniture, it's important to understand just how vital sanding and experimentation are, as these two aspects of the process can dramatically impact the overall appearance of your finished product.

Bean Bags For Children - The Best Present
If you are looking for a present for your child and don't want to get them just an ordinary toy or DVD, then how about a beanbag chair? Bean bags for kids are becoming one of the must have items that are adorning children's bedrooms all over the world.

Oversized King Bedding- Several Tips On Choosing The One That's Appropriate For You
So what is the purpose of oversized king bedding? Well, in order to keep up with the increased size of today's sleepers there had to be some advancements in the covers, as well. If concessions were not made for the new higher beds then the standard length covers would simply be too short.

Learn What Pine Coffee Tables Offer Homes
Ask people why they obtain pieces like pine coffee tables at their homes and you will likely get these answers - convenience, practicality and beauty.

Bare Wood Furniture - The Significance Of Planning: Some Suggestions To Pick The Greatest For Your Furniture
So you've taken the plunge and purchased a piece of bare wood furniture. Congratulations! It's an excellent value for the money, and with proper care, can last for generations.

Unpainted Furnishings
You can choose from a range of different styles of unpainted furniture. Mission style furnishings have seen resurgence in popularity recently. If you cannot afford a genuine Stickley, there are plenty of reproduction pieces available.

Bare Wood Furniture Vs. Finished: Which One Is Less Expensive, Better Quality, More Stable, And Fully Exclusive.
I have a biased opinion when it comes to answering the question that is the title of this article, and I know it. At best, I can only hope to adequately justify my position that that bare wood furniture is

Unfinished Oak Pieces Of Furniture - You Get Attractive Choices
Oak is a beautiful wood and has been used for making furniture for centuries. Buying unfinished oak furniture allows you to

The Two Primary Differences Between Local Stores And Online Unfinished Furniture Suppliers
Whenever possible, I would recommend shopping for bare wood furniture at a brick and mortar shop vs. buying from an online unfinished furniture store. There are two primary reasons for this.