My dad says there are particular kinds of wood for particular needs.  Kitchen tables should be oak, he says, because they’re sturdy and will take all kinds of thumping and spilling and drawing without any trouble.  It’s the same thing with the floors.  Pine he says is for trim, because it’s an easy wood to mold and shape.  Maple or cherry for cabinets, and cedar for closets, chests, and wardrobes.  So now that I’m thinking of buying bedroom furniture, I’m thinking about the wood.  Oak for sturdiness, cedar for scent, cherry for beauty, pine for ornate carvings?  I’m just not sure what the best choice will be.