Who doesn’t love a well balanced room that comes together with your unique sense of style and comfort? When furniture shopping there are certain things to remember. These tips for furnishing a home will come in handy no matter what furniture stores you visit and help when trying to stick to your home furnishing budget.
Finish
The finish of your furniture shouldn’t be used to cover up flaws in the furniture. Thoroughly inspect the finish on your furniture piece to make sure it is even with no bubbles or brush strokes. Wicker pieces should have an even finish with no splinters. Paint shouldn’t be clogged in the weaves and the weaves should be even and tight.
Details
Fine quality furniture will have details which cover up the construction. The finish and sanding of the furniture should be up most quality. Nuts or bolts should be the same color as the furniture and something should cover them to protect them from rust. Inspect the details of the legs of the furniture. Keep in mind that legs that are metal, rubber and plastic will not appear as nice, do not hold up well and damage floors.
Material
While leather furniture is always a classy choice and yields a good investment, keep these simple tips in mind. Pay attention to the grade of your leather furniture. Top grain leathers are more pricey, but also more durable. Leathers that come from lower surfaces tend to be less expensive but are also weaker. Leather furniture should not be placed near heat sources. This will dry the leather out and cause premature wear and tear.
Conditions
Consider where your furniture will be placed. If you are going to put the furniture in front of a window take into consideration that the fabric might fade. Make sure outside furniture is durable enough to handle the environmental conditions.
Make sure to measure the room so that you can ensure all the furniture you wish to purchase fits properly. Make sure to check the warranty on the furniture piece or pieces that you select. Furniture shopping is not cheap, so before spending a significant amount of money, take the time to make sure you pick the right pieces to perfectly complement the room.
