by harry05 » Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:09 pm
Unless your budget is quite low, look for good quality hardwoods for desks and shelving. Quality hardwoods such as oak and cherry will stand up to wear better than softwoods such as pine which can become easily dented and scratched. If budget is an issue, laminates, which are synthetic coated particle board or wood products such as are often used for kitchen cabinets, may be a good choice.