tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85317438137219376102024-03-12T21:55:31.444-07:00Bedroom Furniture - Bedroom Furniture KidUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531743813721937610.post-74026339392614574132007-10-30T16:08:00.001-07:002007-10-30T16:08:32.761-07:00Great Tips for Choosing FurnitureYou’re finally going to do it! No I don’t mean tie the knot, I mean your finally<br />ready to buy that new furniture you’ve been dreaming about. We adorn our<br />bodies with fashion which makes a statement about who we are. Your furniture<br />does exactly the same thing for your house. It’s your fashion statement for your<br />home.<br /><br />Here’s some helpful tips on getting the most value for your money, and choosing<br />furniture that will work with your home and your lifestyle. You’re friends will be<br />green with envy when they see your new look.<br /><br />First you need to know the size of the rooms you are going to be furnishing, right<br />down to windows, and walls that might not work well. You can either purchase a<br />piece of software that will help you design a cozy room or grab a pencil and<br />paper and start sketching. If you have any original pieces you are keeping, then<br />make sure to work them into your room plan.<br /><br /><br />Once you’ve decided what would look good where, and how large of furniture<br />you can purchase, you need to set your budget. Decide how much money you<br />are willing to part with and stick to it.<br /><br />Once you know how much your going to spend you’ll be able to decide on the<br />type of furniture. Determine the type of use the furniture will get. Are you buying<br />furniture for a family room or a living room? If your buying for a family room<br />you’re going to want to look at furniture that’s built to hold up with high use. If<br />your buying furniture for your living room, and it’s more of a show room then you<br />might look at fancier, less functional furniture.<br /><br />When deciding on the type of furniture also take into consideration your lifestyle.<br />Do you have pets that are going to claw or chew? Do you have small children?<br />Is your home air conditioned? Leather is a great example of a piece of furniture<br />that looks good, but can be downright uncomfortable in the hot weather, unless<br />you have air.<br /><br />Once you’ve narrowed down what you’re in the market for, make a list itemizing<br />each piece you’re looking for. Include sizes that will work, color preferences, all<br />the fine details. You’d be surprised at what you’ll forget once you walk into the<br />furniture store. It’s easy to get distracted because of all the choices. But with list<br />in hand you’ll be prepared.<br /><br />Make choices that will last you for years. Don’t choose trendy furniture that you’ll<br />be tired of in six months. Furniture is a big investment, so keep your tastes in<br />check and choose furniture that will look and feel good for years to come. You<br />can add some trendy small ticket items such as vases or wall décor. Keep your<br />furniture colors easy to work with. That way you will be able to do a room face lift<br />just by changing out small ticket items, like pillows, ornaments, and wall art.<br /><br />Once you’ve found that perfect piece of furniture, get physical with it. Check the<br />construction of it, watch for low quality assembly. If you buying a couch or bed,<br />sit on it, move around on it, see if it fits your body well. Check to see if you can<br />feel springs, if the buttons are attached well, if the seams are finished properly.<br />Don’t take any piece of furniture at face value, get underneath and check the<br />entire construction of it.<br /><br />Once you’ve made your choices, all that’s left to do is pay and wait for delivery.<br />If you have old furniture in the room, it’s easier to dispose of this before the new<br />furniture arrives. Prep the room, so that when the delivery guys arrive they can<br />place the furniture where it belongs.<br /><br />Stress free furniture shopping can be accomplished with just a little bit of pre-<br />planning. Now all that’s left to do is enjoy your new room!<br /><br />About the author:<br />Keith Kingston is a professional web publisher who is an authority on a wide variety of subjects. Find out more about his reviews on sofas and couches at http://www.discount-sofas.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0