MDF, or Medium-Density Fiberboard, is one of the most versatile wood composites available to furniture makers- thanks to its strength and stability at high temperatures, low cost, and versatility in design. While it has been used in furniture making since the 1950s, innovative furniture makers are still using MDF to make some of the most unique and forward-thinking pieces on the market today. Here are some examples of innovative furniture made with MDF that you might want to try out!
THE STEALTH KITCHEN
Build your modular, customizable domestic secret kitchen. The stealth kitchen can be built to contain almost anything considering your personal kitchen needs - from the standard refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, including everything you want to make your experience better and life easier. And when all the cooking is done, easily convert it back to look like a beautiful piece of storage.
THE MURPHY BED
Confused between whether you want a comfortable bed or a comfortable couch? You can have both. This multi functional furniture piece lets you save space and it seamlessly transforms the decor of the room.
Named after Wham Lawrence Murphy, the beds are a creative way to make space in small apartments, college dormitories, mobile homes, and other places where floor space is limited, This Wall bed or Murphy bed is perfect for turning rooms into WFH offices with the ongoing pandemic.
MINIATURE FURNITURE
Typically designed to fit in project 3D models & prototypes or in some cases, dollhouses, these tiny versions of classic seating options can be downright adorable—and surprisingly functional. As a material for making miniature furniture, Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) is unsurpassed. MDF is strong, stable, dimensionally stable, light in weight, and very easy to work with because it’s smooth on both sides. This makes it particularly suitable for high-quality miniature furniture models that stand up to a lot of handling when used as scale models of real-life items.
We know that MDF is great for furniture, but its uses don’t stop there. When used creatively, Century Prowud MDF can add a level of detail and style to your home design project that you didn’t even think was possible. In fact, it is a versatile material often used to create desks, bookshelves, tables, chairs, cabinets - you name it. Not only that, it is often coated with veneers, which can give any room a modern feel. Above are some of our favorite ways to use Century Prowud MDF in home & office decorating.
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