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Chapter 425: Room Craftsmanship

After the manor's garden gradually presented a picturesque scenery, Chen Jia and Chen Jue focused their attention on the layout of the house. They knew that a warm and comfortable home should not only have a beautiful external environment, but also exquisite and practical indoor furniture. Therefore, the two decided to personally lead the construction of the furniture in the house, design and build their own retirement home, and select precious jujube wood and huanghuali wood to add a sense of texture and warmth to this home.

On this day, the sun shone through the window lattice onto the desk in the study. Chen Jia and Chen Jue sat around the desk, spreading out thick blueprints and samples of various woods. Chen Jia gently stroked a piece of Huanghuali wood, with a gleam in her eyes, and said to Chen Jue: "My husband, look at this Huanghuali wood, it has fine texture, hard texture, and a light fragrance. It is perfect for furniture. And its color is warm, which can add an elegant atmosphere to the room."

Chen Jue nodded slightly, his eyes also focused on the wood, and said, "Madam, you are absolutely right. Huanghuali is indeed a rare and good wood, but jujube wood also has its unique features. Jujube wood has beautiful texture, dense structure, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. The furniture made from it is strong and durable, and also has a simple charm. We can reasonably choose these two types of wood according to the purpose of different furniture."

Chen Jia thought for a moment and said, "My husband, I think the bed and wardrobe in the bedroom can be made of huanghuali. The bed is where we rest, and the warm texture and fragrance of huanghuali can make people feel relaxed; the wardrobe is made of huanghuali, which is also more upscale and elegant. The tables, chairs and bookshelves in the living room are made of jujube wood, which is both stable and textured, and can also reflect a sense of grandeur."

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand in agreement and said, "My dear, your idea is very thoughtful. Then let's design the furniture according to this idea. I hope the bed in the bedroom will be spacious and comfortable, and the headboard can be carved with some exquisite patterns to add an artistic feel."

Chen Jia's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Husband, we can carve some auspicious patterns on the headboard, such as peony and phoenix, which symbolize wealth and happiness. And we can design some small cabinets around the bed to store some daily necessities."

Chen Jue smiled and nodded, saying, "My lady, you are thoughtful and considerate. As for the wardrobe, we can design it into a sliding door style to save space, and also carve some simple patterns on the door to echo the pattern on the headboard."

As they discussed, they drew sketches of the furniture on the blueprint. Chen Jia drew attentively, stopping from time to time to discuss details with Chen Jue. "Husband, look at the internal structure of this wardrobe. I want to design more clothes hangers and drawers so that clothes can be stored in categories and organized more conveniently."

Chen Jue looked at the drawing carefully and said, "Madam, your design is very reasonable. We can also design a compartment on the top of the wardrobe to store some infrequently used items and make full use of the space."

After the design of the bedroom furniture was finalized, the two began to discuss the tables, chairs and bookshelves in the living room. Chen Jia said, "Husband, let's design the tables and chairs in the living room in Chinese style. The lines are simple and smooth, and the texture of jujube wood will definitely be very charming. The table can be designed to be square, so that the family can sit together for meals or chat."

Chen Jue nodded in agreement and added, "Madam, the backrest of the chair can be designed to be curved to increase comfort. And we can carve some simple geometric patterns on the armrests of the chair, which is both beautiful and not too complicated."

Speaking of bookshelves, Chen Jia's eyes sparkled: "Husband, bookshelves are where we store books and display collections, so they must be designed to be practical and beautiful. I think it can be designed as a multi-layer open bookshelf, and the height of each layer can be adjusted according to the size of the book. On the edge of the bookshelf, we can also carve some book patterns to highlight the cultural atmosphere."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "Madam, your ideas always make furniture full of unique charm. Then we will find craftsmen to make it according to these designs. However, during the production process, we must also supervise it personally to ensure that every detail meets our requirements."

Soon, the craftsmen arrived at the manor with tools and materials. Chen Jia and Chen Jue personally communicated with the craftsmen and explained the design drawings and requirements in detail. Chen Jia said to the craftsmen seriously: "Masters, these two types of wood are very precious. I hope you can treat them carefully during the production process and present our design perfectly."

A craftsman nodded and said, "Please rest assured, Madam Chen, we will do our best to make furniture that will satisfy you."

During the furniture making process, Chen Jia and Chen Jue would check the progress on site every day. One day, Chen Jia found that the carved pattern on the headboard was slightly different from their design, so she patiently said to the craftsman: "Master, the lines of this pattern can be smoother, and the shape of the peony petals can be adjusted, so that it will be closer to the effect we want."

The craftsman humbly accepted the suggestion and re-carved. Chen Jue was also paying attention to the splicing and polishing of the wood. He said to another craftsman: "Master, the splicing of these woods must be handled well to ensure that they are firm and flat. When polishing, you must also pay attention to the strength to make the surface smooth and delicate."

As time went by, the furniture gradually took shape. When the huanghuali wood bed appeared before their eyes, Chen Jia and Chen Jue were both shocked by its exquisiteness. Chen Jia gently stroked the carved patterns on the headboard and said with emotion: "My husband, this bed is so beautiful, exactly as we imagined. The craftsmanship of the craftsmen is really superb."

Chen Jue put his arm around Chen Jia's shoulders and said, "My dear, this is the result of our joint efforts. I am really happy to see these furnitures gradually become a reality."

Then, the wardrobe, the table and chairs in the living room, and the bookshelf were completed one after another. Chen Jia and Chen Jue put the furniture into the room, and the whole home instantly became warm and elegant. Chen Jia stood in the living room, looking at the set of jujube wood tables, chairs, and bookshelves, and said: "Husband, these furniture make our home more flavorful. In the future, we can read books, drink tea, and enjoy a leisurely retirement time here."

Chen Jue smiled and said, "My wife, this is just the beginning. We can also add some decorations to the room to make the home more comfortable and warm."

So, the two began to choose decorations for the room. They chose some calligraphy and paintings to hang on the wall, and placed exquisite porcelain and green plants. Chen Jia looked at the decorated room and said with satisfaction: "Husband, our retirement home is finally built. Every piece of furniture and every decoration here embodies our hard work and love."

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia tenderly and said, "My dear, with you by my side, this family is truly complete. In the days to come, we will stay here and spend every wonderful moment together."

In this little home full of love and craftsmanship, Chen Jia and Chen Jue began their retirement life. Those carefully designed and crafted furniture are not only practical necessities of life, but also a testimony to their love and dreams, accompanying them through every moment of the years.