Ever run your hand across a solid timber table and thought, “This just feels better”?
You’re not imagining it.
There’s something timeless about real wood. Solid timber carries a warmth and authenticity that just can’t be replicated. It’s the difference between a photo of a fireplace and actually sitting by one. Veneer might look like wood on the surface, but it stops there. Solid timber is wood, all the way through.
That means every knot, grain pattern, and colour variation is unique. It’s not printed or glued on, it’s part of nature’s design. And as timber ages, it develops character. The finish wears in, not out. A solid wood dining table doesn’t just survive years of family meals, it becomes part of the family.
There’s also a practicality to it. Solid timber can be sanded back, repaired, refinished. Veneer can chip or peel, and once it’s damaged, there’s not much you can do. Solid wood gives you longevity and flexibility. It’s built to last generations, not just a season.
At Coastwood, we love working with solid timbers timbers like pine and ash. They’re sustainable, renewable, and naturally beautiful. The end result? Furniture that’s warm to the touch, rich in character, and undeniably real.
Solid timber doesn’t just look better; it feels better, because it is better.
