mardi 9 décembre 2014

Furniture 101: Buying And Caring For Your Home Furnishings

By Belinda Norbert


Whereas some people relish the though of choosing new furniture, other find it to be a truly scary prospect. The fact is that not everyone has sufficient understanding of available options, different style and price points, and this makes them dread the task a great deal. By reading the information presented below, anyone can have the knowledge necessary to tackle furniture shopping successfully.

Learn to recognize different quality of woods. Some furniture is made from solid wood, which is a lot more expensive and fragile. Veneers are basically made from a low quality wood base covered in layers of real wood. The cheapest wood furniture you will find is made from resin, plastic and wood scraps.

If you want to purchase wood furniture, look for quality wood joinery. If a piece is glued together or if nails and screws are used to keep the piece of furniture together, it will not last very long. It is best to spend more to get a piece of furniture with some excellent wood joinery work on it.

Think about where you are going to place a piece of furniture that you are shopping for. If it is going near a heating unit or a vent of some kind, then wood furniture is not a good choice. Dry heat means wood is likely to dry out and shrink over time, which leaves cracks. If you have to, compensate with a humidifier in drier months. You want a moisture level of about 40 percent.

When choosing a new couch, make sure the cushions are firm. Soft cushions will not last for very long. Replacing cushions can be expensive, especially if these cushions are no longer manufactured. It is best to choose a standard size of cushions so you can easily find some replacements in case they wear off.

If you are shopping for an entire room of furniture, ask about quantity discounts. Many stores will offer them. If they are not willing to discount the price, ask if they will throw in small extras, like a lamp or end table, to make the deal a better one.

Buy quality furniture pieces. While you may spend more money on quality furnishings, they are generally made better and will last longer. Also, you will end up spending less money in the long run when you purchase quality pieces versus pieces that are not made as well since they won't need to be replaced as often.

Lamps

Buying smaller pieces helps change the room's character. You might not be able to buy huge pieces like couches every day, but every few months, change up the look and feel of your rooms by adding new smaller pieces, such as end tables or lamps. This often makes a world of difference in a space.

Expertise will improve your ability to buy good furniture. This article has given you the information you need to buy furniture of good quality at a great price. Use the tips you've learned here and have a fun trip shopping for all those great pieces of furniture to decorate your home.




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