You’re considering a new bed, desk, and maybe even some chairs. That furniture won’t just sit in your house; you and your family will use it every day. So it’s important to buy pieces that are the right fit, have quality construction, and will last a lifetime (or until you change your mind). We all make mistakes when buying furniture — don’t let yours be one of these.
Don’t Neglect Measurements
Measure the doorways in the room where you plan to put the furniture to make sure it will fit through. Measure both depth and height, including the width of a couch or piece of seating if you have a furniture piece that’s unusually sized or shaped. You should also measure both doors on either side of a potential pathway – just because it fits through one door doesn’t mean it’ll fit in another similar-sized doorway several feet away.
Visualize how To Store the Furniture
When you’re shopping for furniture pieces, make sure the pieces look good with the rest of your furnishings. It’s easy to be in a furniture store and think that an item will be great in your house. But once it’s delivered, you may not know how well it’s going to work in a particular space.
Keep Your Lifestyle in Mind
It’s okay to buy furniture for aesthetic purposes but it should still match your lifestyle and personality. The living room sofa that you bought on sale may not be right for your pet, or perhaps it was on sale for a reason – so many people gave up on it and returned it to the store. The dining room table that you bought cheaply might break when your children bang their juice cups on the surface.
Shop Around
If you are attempting to furnish your home on a budget, it is tempting to just jump in and start shopping. It’s important not to make an impulsive buy. Walk away from the furniture for at least a day, preferably longer, before you decide whether or not you still want it. And take note: don’t fall for a sales pitch or high-pressure tactics. With little time and money to spare, it’s easy to be seduced by a pretty sales pitch or swayed by a flashy color choice. If you like the style, color, and quality, then go ahead and make an offer.