The Beauty and Versality of Oak
We have in our at home office four filing cabinets one of which is a two drawer lateral filing cabinet and every one of them is full. The type of filing cabinet we prefer is the oak file cabinets you can get them in a variety of styles and they can be stained to just about any color you wish. We have tried the metal cabinets and have quickly became dissatisfied with them. They have a tendency to get dented and do not lend themselves to any decor except what you would find in the garage. Oak is durable and long wearing and the cabinets come in a variety styles to suit any decor.
I use the two drawer oak file cabinets as nightstands, In my husbands I keep his work related papers and magazines and in mine I keep my favorite magazines and even keep my crochet projects in one of the drawers. The top holds our lamps and water glasses and anything else we wish to have near at hand during the night. If a friend comes into my bedroom I don't have to feel that the oak file cabinets will look like yard sale rejects. No matter what I do to change the look in my bedroom the oak fits in with everything.
Metal is cold and can be down right shabby after being used for a while and wood will keep its beauty and durability for years to come. If space is a concern oak file cabinets can be used anywhere and fit in as just another piece of furniture. Other types of file cabinets are difficult to hide and can stick out like a sore thumb. You can refinish wood if you need to, but it is hard to give a new look to other types of finishes. There is nothing like the feel of wood.Having at leat one fireproof file cabinet in the home is essential to protect those papers so difficult to replace. I keep birth certificates, marriage certificates, baptism records, pictures, passports, and home and property related papers in this safe.
I did not have a fireproof file cabinet until a friend of mine had a fire in their home and lost all their important papers. A fireman suggested they should get a fireproof file cabinet when they got all their papers replaced. You can get a deal on Hon or other makes of oak cabinets if you check online.
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