Don't worry, the pieces you find in an unfinished wood furniture store are all "in working order.
" All that the term unfinished means is that they haven't had their final stain or color added yet.
This leaves you open to put your mark on any furniture you purchase.
It effectively gives you a blank canvas allowing you to finish the piece according to your own needs and tastes.
You can find all sorts of furnishings in these stores.
Some shops will specialize in pine wood while others will carry a variety of softwood and hardwood designs.
These stores are not like discount warehouses where you can struggle to find matching pieces.
Instead you will be able to find your entire dining room furniture but at a price that is a lot less than if you were to purchase the finished product.
If you have recently moved house and need a lot of furnishings you may want to consider getting a quote from an unfinished furniture store for the basic pieces.
Make sure you request a discount for a bulk order! Then contact a local carpenter and see how much he would charge to finish the pieces if you do not fancy staining or polishing them yourself.
It is not difficult to finish a piece but you will need space, time and patience so sometimes it is easier to get someone else to do it for you.
You simply need to choose the design of the pieces, the type of wood and the type of finish you would prefer.
You may chose to have your dining furniture French polished, the kitchen pine tables stained and the kids' bedroom furnishings painted.
Ultimately when your purchase your goods from unfinished wood furniture store, the choice of the final "look and feel of the piece" is yours!