Your Grandma has a house full of it, and maybe she will pass some down to you. That said, when you need furniture, you can’t wait for family to give you theirsLF
If you have small children, you should avoid purchasing furniture with sharp edges. Little ones tend to trip and fall often which can result in a trip to the emergency room if your furniture has sharp edges. Instead, when shopping for sofa tables and end tables look for furniture with routered curved edges.
Always check the underside of any furniture piece before you purchase it. Some pieces look great from the top, but they are really lacking in quality and workmanship. Older furniture can sometimes run into dry rot and rust issues.
When shopping for wood furniture, especially antiques, check the inside as well as the outside surfaces. Inspect the frame and the joints and test out drawers or moving pieces. Inspecting the piece visually will tell you a lot about it. These secondary woods can tell a lot about what condition the piece is in and how good its constructed.
Don’t ever purchase any large piece of furniture without first measuring it. Knowing where you will show it means making sure it will fit thereLF
When purchasing a new dining room table and chairs, look for solid wood pieces. With these pieces, you can have the table and chairs refinished if they get scratched up. If you cannot afford solid wood, purchase a dining room table pad or a tablecloth to help protect your table’s finish.
Think about the color scheme of your home when you seek out new furniture. Bold colors can sometimes find you having issues with matching decor later on. For the bigger pieces, use a neutral color and reserve the bold color choices for smaller pieces.
Check the legs of any furniture before you buy. Look for furniture that has sturdy wooden legs that are properly joined to the frame of the piece. Nailed on wood legs or plastic molded legs are not as stable, and can damage floors. If you are looking at sofas, try to find one with a fifth leg, located in the middle for added stability and support.
If you are looking for new furniture that has cushions, try to find ones with firm cushions and removable covers. Firm cushions will last much longer than softer ones. If the cushions have removable covers, check to see if they are machine washable. Your furniture will look good for a much longer period of time if you can wash the cushions.
While you may get some priceless antiques from Grandma, today you need comfortable, durable pieces to get you through. That means investing in high quality pieces without breaking the bank. This article has given you the tips you need to shop smarter, so today is the day to venture out and do so.