I'm buying new bedroom furniture, what kind of wood should I look for?

Q. Hi, I don't know much about furniture other than saying something is cute or not, but I was told by a friend that I should stick with solid wood construction and avoid veneers, but I noticed that there are a lot of different varieties of wood used in different furniture sets. So far I've seen pine, maple, oak, alder, cherry, and mahogany. What's the best? What makes it best? What makes other wood cheap or poor quality? And is there a site online that can help to better explain why I want a better quality wood for my furniture and what in fact makes it better? I'm really hoping someone can help me out because I want to buy a nice quality bedroom set and I don't want to pay top dollar for junky furniture either. Thanks in advance.
What about this furniture? Does it seem okay? http://www.mybobs.com/catalog/set_view.asp?packageid=585&room=bedroom

A. The wood species is up to you, what do you like? If you choose a posted set, the posts should be solid wood. Any panels you choose can be veneered or solid. Veneer panels are much better than they used to be. The glues used are better and manufacturers are willing to stand behind them. Solid wood panels are beautiful but may require multiple glue joints to achieve adequate width. This can create inconsistent grain patterns. If you see something that looks good at the store, but when you get it it doesn't look so great, go back to the store and demand the display. They tend to show the best.
Hope this helps.
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Is there a big difference between coffee and espresso colored furniture?

Q. I am trying to complete a bedroom set by purchasing different parts from different sets. The headboard I bought was beautiful, but the dressers and armoires weren't. So I'm putting together my own "set". I would consider my headboard to be an espresso color and there is a dresser online that is considered "coffee" color. There are other dressers that are espresso but I L0VE this dresser. If I were to purchase it would the colors be totally off?

A. Espresso is nearly black Coffee is a very dark brown ..As far as the colors being off...yes depends on their proximity and the lighting too. PLus the colors are wildly different manufacturer to manufacturer. It could work especially if it is multitoned.. What I would do is take a photo that accurately represents the color of the headboard and email it to them but their monitors could be skewed.

Espresso ---> http://futonfurnituregallery.net/images/Expresso.jpg
http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/02/17/13/92/0002171392522_500X500.jpg
Coffee ---> http://www.computerdeskinfo.com/s/10027/MyProducts/coffee_finish_computer_armoire_2.jpg
http://www.discountpooltables.ca/images/burlington_coffee_lg.jpg

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Does anyone know a coupon code for JCPenny?

Q. I want to buy a bedroom set for my daughter from JCPenny, but don't want to spend all the money on shipping. Does anyone know a coupon code for free shipping or any promotional code at all???? I could really use it. Thanks!

A. Here is a free shipping coupon... it will expire in a few days so act fast...
Free shipping on $49 SPRING7 02/15/2007
http://dealnews.com/coupons/online-stores/JCPenney-com/320/?ref=rss-63221_dealcoupon_new

Also, you might want to check out this code:
Apply the 20% off coupon 2FRNDEM
http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/702908

I found these using SearchAllDeals.com. It searches 60+ coupon and deal sites all at once and it saves a lot of time!

I hope your daughter will enjoy her new bedroom set!

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