A Laminate desk is a unique piece of furniture that made out of synthetic materials that looks like wood, as a manufactured product laminate is usually made resistance to scratches and heat, meaning that with a laminate desk you don’t have to be that careful as with a wooden desk, and as a result making it more popular than regular wooden desks and other types of desks. As it is resistant to heat and scratches, this gives it a certain level of strength and as a result it doesn’t require strict maintenance like other types of desks, plus it can be used in a place where there is huge traffic as it can withstand being regularly touched or scratched. One of the downside of a laminate desk is that it’s quite expensive, however with a laminate desk you get quality, in short you are getting what you are paying for, there is no compromise when it comes to quality and durability.
The modern-contemporary style of desk is a simple but classy style, that seeks to portray both old and modern styles. It has a basic, bare, bold, and structural look that makes its outstanding. These piece makes a bold statement but at the same time it’s simple and uncluttered, without curves or decoration. The desk style has got storage drawers and a top surface that is contemporary, for you to write or place your desktop computer. The desks legs are exposed, to give it a modern look. The color is cool and warm, with a top furnish of contemporary color to make it outstanding and a focal point of view. The surface is smooth and clean making them easy to clean and maintain. Some modern-contemporary desk is geometrically shaped to give them the old stylish look.
If you are looking to invest in a desk that is more durable and easier to maintain, the hardwood desk is your choice. The hardwood is usually visually characterized by the darker color, which has made them much more expensive than other types of wood. The wood has got a high density making durable and resistance to termites and other wood-boring insects. Hardwoods often have very strong wood density, which is closely connected with the species of tree that yielded it. Hardwoods are also stronger and more durable due to their more condensed and complex structure. This means your desk will last longer. They are also easy to clean, maintain and scratches or dents can be fixed. The wood is also known to produce fine furniture’s that are attractive or eye-catching for anyone entering your house. Desk made from hardwood will not only be good but also the furnish give it a fancy look to admire.
Walnut is a hardwood of medium density that is quite expensive to own as it is a bit rare due to certain natural limitations. It poses certain physical properties such as moderate crushing and bending strengths with low stiffness, making it easier to work on either on hand or using various machine tools. Most people are familiar with the darker walnut wood but there are also lighter browns, gray, purple, and reddish tints. Walnut wood is usually straight-grained but at times you may find one with a few waves and curls that enhances the character of that piece of furniture, a good example being a Walnut desk. The only way to tell whether a Walnut desk is really made out of Walnut is to only purchase one from a reputable furniture maker since many wood species look exactly the same and it can be quite hard to differentiate one from the other.