In this era, there are no absolutely correct things, and everything should be viewed from two sides. Therefore, it seems that people nowadays find it hard to trust some things, of course, believing in oneself may not necessarily be right either. This is especially true when it comes to buying furniture. Solid wood furniture is not necessarily more environmentally friendly than panel furniture. After a certain brand's fake import incident, we also realized that we cannot blindly believe in advertisements. I suggest everyone adopt the thinking mode of "Relativity", and view the matter of buying furniture with a dialectical perspective, which might make you feel more relieved and magnanimous.
Regarding what kind of material: Compared to panel furniture, solid wood furniture is not necessarily more environmentally friendly. Panel furniture does not equate to being non-environmentally friendly. Many excellent big brands strictly control the quality of their products, making panel furniture not only more fashionable in appearance but also perform well in aspects related to environmental protection such as panels, paint, glue, etc. Because of its more natural materials, solid wood furniture is relatively more environmentally friendly. However, please note that many solid wood furniture pieces are not pure solid wood furniture, and the back panels, inner panels, and drawers still use panels. Besides, whether the glue and paint used by furniture manufacturers are environmentally friendly products could play a more critical role in environmental protection.
The price of solid wood furniture depends on two factors: one is the quality of the wood, and the other is the amount of solid wood used. Therefore, when purchasing solid wood furniture, it is essential to ask what materials are used for the back panel, inside the wardrobe, and inside the drawers.
Pure solid wood furniture refers to furniture made entirely from natural materials without any secondary processing or artificial boards. On the other hand, imitation solid wood furniture looks like solid wood furniture from the outside, with the same wood grain, texture, and color as solid wood furniture. However, it is a combination of solid wood and artificial boards, where components like side panels, tops, bottoms, and shelves are made from thin-wood veneered particleboards or medium-density fiberboards, while doors and drawers are made from solid wood.
Regarding price: Compared to small brands, big brands are not necessarily more expensive. Small brands, due to limited production, have relatively higher costs to a certain extent. In contrast, big brands and capable manufacturers can reduce costs in various aspects through large-scale production and capacity. Therefore, don't assume that products from small manufacturers are cheaper unless they use even cheaper raw materials. Moreover, big brands launch new products faster, and during the launch of new products, the prices of old products may be adjusted.
From another perspective, actually buying from small brands poses greater risks because the market competition is very intense, and brands face daily "reshuffling" and the risk of elimination. Relatively speaking, the probability of small brands being eliminated is definitely higher. If they exit the competition, the after-sales service for the products you purchased will naturally be difficult to guarantee. Purchasing from reputable malls is a good way to reduce this risk.
Which monk: Compared to no commitment, having a commitment will definitely reduce trouble. When purchasing goods, be sure to inquire in detail about the relevant service details so that you know them clearly. The details of the service are more specific requirements from the merchant regarding potential issues. Hai Ma Furniture suggests: asking one more question when consuming is always more beneficial than saying less.
Compared to local furniture, imported furniture is not necessarily better. Nowadays, products often come with packaging, which raises the value of items or products. For furniture, since many people believe that "foreign monks chant better scriptures," some brands package the origin of their products. But as astute as you are, now you probably realize that what merchants say is not necessarily true; the product remains the same product, but you pay a higher price just for the name of an imported product.
Therefore, do not blindly believe in the place of origin. Many imported brands that claim to have a long history may likely be produced domestically. Believe in what you see with your own eyes - good products and good services. Regardless of where the monk comes from, they should all have a good attitude towards making products with dedication. Whether there is a commitment or not makes a difference.