Furniture 101

Buying and Caring for your Home Furnishings Buying furniture can seem like a complicated process, especially for those who are not familiar

with it. Overspending is easy if you aren't prepared. That means doing your research before you

set foot in a store. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about furniture.

If you run across an older furniture piece, be sure to check the underside to see if it's stable.

Looks can be deceiving. Dry rot and rust are the most common issues with older furniture.

When you're purchasing a sofa, check for its durability and then check for comfort. Springs need

to be supporting the cushions. Hand-tied eight-way springs are generally best, but the serpentine

ones work too if they're in good shape. Test out the springs by using your hands to feel them.

Good ones are the ones that are more firm when they're built to where they're placed together

closely.

The end of summer is really the best time to buy patio furniture. When a season ends, trends

change and stock needs to be moved out. That is why they'll decrease prices and make them

more affordable.

Don't neglect trying some haggling when you buy furniture. Many furniture stores significantly

mark up their prices, and will often be willing to cut the price by 20% or more with some

negotiation. If you're uncomfortable with haggling, get a friend or family member to shop with

you.

Inspect the legs on a piece of furniture before you buy it. The legs should be hefty and should be

attached to the frame. Metal, rubber, and plastic legs can scratch floors and tend to not be as

durable as those legs made from wood. Many times legs are nailed to the underside, but they

should be firmly joined to the frame.

When furniture shopping, bring along color samples from wall treatments. You can adore a

piece, but after you bring it home, you may notice that it doesn't go with anything. Prevent this

from happening. You can do this by taking a photo of the room the new piece will be placed in,

or by using a color swatch to see if it matches.

Read the warranty prior to making a furniture purchase. It's terrible to spend a huge chunk of

money on a piece of furniture only to discover that damages you believed would be covered

weren't. A thorough reading of the warranty will ensure you know exactly what is and what is not

covered.

Do not buy all of your furniture at the

same time. To stick to your budget, you

might have to get individual furniture

pieces over time. By slowly buying one

piece at a time you're going to be able

to save your money and your back!

When you buy pieces that you will use a

lot, like a couch or bed, be sure it's

comfy. You want something that is both

comfortable as well as beautiful.

It can be hard to get enough good furniture to fill your home properly. Therefore, prior to making

any furniture purchase, you should educate yourself on the whole process. The above article has

provided you with tips to do this.

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