Unfinished furniture is perfect for those who are great at DIY and want to put their own finishing touches on their furniture. Purchase the unfinished dining room, office, bedroom, and occasional furniture you need, and then put your own spin on it! Painting your own furniture will result in unique pieces that can’t be found elsewhere. 

Unfinished home furniture is also known as raw or bare wood furniture. This type of furniture is made of wood that has not been painted or stained, allowing you to finish the piece according to your own preferences. While purchasing unfinished home furniture might require some extra steps, there are several benefits to choosing this option:

• Customization: Unfinished furniture is a blank canvas ready for you to add your creative spin. You have complete freedom to choose the stain, paint, or finish that best complements your tastes, giving you a chance to express yourself.
• Cost-Effective: Unfinished home furniture tends to be priced lower than prefinished or designer pieces. Choosing an unfinished option and finishing it yourself can help you cut costs and stick to your budget.
• Eco-Friendly: If being environmentally conscious is a priority for you, unfinished home furniture is a great choice. Many prefinished furniture pieces could contain chemicals and finishes that release harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. Opting for unfinished alternatives gives you more control over the type of finishes or sealants you use, allowing you to choose eco-friendly and low VOC options.
• Learn DIY: Are you an aspiring DIY-er? Working with unfinished home furniture is a great chance for you to get your hands dirty and learn a new skill! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced DIY enthusiast, finishing your own furniture can be a rewarding experience. Experiment with different techniques to achieve the look you want and enjoy the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel as you transform a raw piece into a beautiful and functional furniture item.
• Adaptability: Unfinished home furniture gives you extra flexibility in terms of functionality and design. You can easily modify any piece to adapt it to your specific needs. From adjusting shelving to changing hardware, unfinished pieces give you the opportunity for customization that you won’t find with a prefinished piece.

If you’re interested in unfinished home furniture in the Portsmouth, Somersworth, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, and Wolfeboro, NH area, Holmwood’s Furniture and Design Center is here to help. We also work with customers from Berwick and York, ME and Newburyport, MA as well as the surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more about our unfinished pieces!