4 Advice to Choose a Furniture Contact

Before you buy any furniture for your home, it's important to consider a few factors. This is because choosing the wrong piece can be costly and inconvenient.

You should also think about how much space each item takes up in terms of square footage and height when deciding what furniture is right for your home.

Factors to Consider While Choosing Furniture for Your Home

1. Size and Space

When you're furnishing your home, it's important to know the size of the space you are furnishing. The first step is measuring that space and making sure you have enough room for everything.    

Next, consider how much furniture will fit in each room. For example, if you have an extra-large dining room table but only four chairs you might want to think of buying another chair or two to complement the size of the table. It is also important to take note of the type of material you’d like to ensure the furniture is top quality.

2. Style

Choosing the right style of luxury furniture for your home can be a difficult task. There are so many different styles to choose from, and each one has its own unique look and feel. It's important to consider what type of style you like best before making any purchases, as this will help determine which pieces you should buy. At this point, it is recommended to browse through catalogs of reputable furniture stores such as Alchemy Fine Home. This is a top notch store that offers high quality furniture in various styles and designs for the best price. If you are looking for high-quality fine home furnishings, Alchemy Fine Home is the perfect place to shop.

If you're not sure what kind of furniture would look best in your home, here are some tips on how to choose:    

      Look at pictures of other houses that have similar layouts as yours, for example, if both homes have open floor plans. This will give you an idea of what styles work best with certain layouts and rooms within the house.

     Think about how much time each person spends in each room when making decisions about decorating those rooms with furniture pieces such as couches or chairs. For example, if all four members of your family spend equal amounts of time lounging around watching TV then maybe buying two large recliners would be better than buying one small couch and two chairs.    

3. Durability

The quality of the furniture you choose will have a direct impact on how long it lasts and how much use it can withstand, so it's important to make sure that the pieces in your home are of good quality and can withstand your everyday life. 

If you're considering buying new furniture for your home, you can look at reviews online. These reviews can provide valuable insight into how durable certain products are over time, which can help inform your decision about whether or not they're worth purchasing.    

4. Functionality

Functionality is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing furniture for your home. The functionality of a piece of furniture refers to its ability to serve a purpose, and it can be determined by looking at its design and construction. 

In the words of Oxana Yanushkovskaya, Founder & CEO of Pepper SQ, “The right piece doesn't just fill a space; it enhances the way we live, turning a house into a home with every purposeful design”.

For example, if you want an armchair that can be used as extra seating during parties or other occasions when people come over, look for one with arms that are wide enough for two people to comfortably sit on.

Another way of determining whether or not something is functional is by thinking about how much use it will get in your home over time. For example, if you live alone and rarely have guests over, an oversized couch might not be an ideal piece of furniture for you.

5. Comfort

Comfort is the most important factor to consider when choosing furniture for your home. You need to make sure that the furniture you choose will be comfortable for you and your family members to use. 

The best way to determine if a piece of furniture is comfortable is by trying it out before purchasing it. If it's a chair or a bed, for example, and you're not sure how much weight it can hold, ask an associate at a furniture store or look at the product's specifications online.

6. Safety

When choosing furniture for your home, it's important to consider safety. You want to make sure that the furniture you choose will be safe for anyone who uses it.

You can determine whether or not a piece of furniture is safe by looking at its materials and construction. For example, if you're buying a couch or sofa bed with an upholstered seat cushion, make sure that it has been made using flame-retardant foam padding and fire-resistant fabric coverings on the sides. If possible, ask about certifications from independent organizations such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Intertek Testing Services International (ITSI).

7. Budget

Setting a budget for furniture is an important step in the process of choosing furniture for your home. Your budget will help you determine what types of pieces are within reach, and how much money you can spend on each item.

If you're unsure about how much money to set aside for furniture, start by looking at past expenses or making some rough estimates based on what similar items cost in stores. If this seems overwhelming, consider hiring an interior designer who can help assess your space and budget before making recommendations based on their expertise and knowledge base.

Once you've determined whether or not certain pieces fall within your price range your next step should be shopping.  There are plenty of ways to find great deals on new items without sacrificing quality.

8. Environmental Impact    

When you're looking for furniture, it's important to consider the environmental impact of your choices. The task can be daunting--there are so many different types of wood and materials available, each with its own unique characteristics and pros/cons. However, there are some basic guidelines that can help you make an informed decision about what kind of furniture is best for your home whilst respecting the environment.

Conclusion

When you're considering furniture for your home, it's important to take the time to consider all of the factors involved. By doing so, you can make an informed decision that will be right for both your lifestyle and budget. 

In addition to considering how often you'll use a piece of furniture and how much space it takes up in your home, think about how much storage space is available in each room of your house. If there isn't enough room for all of the things that need storing--such as toys or clothes--then perhaps it would be better not to buy anything at all!.  

If possible, try out any new pieces before buying them so you can see if they fit well in their intended spaces in terms of size and style. It may even be worth it to visit several furniture stores before making a final decision about what purchases you may make.

By Liliana Alvarez

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Happy Tuesday! Whether you’re thrifting or investing in new furniture, it’s always helpful to understand what classifies as high quality, durable, or well-made furniture. Today I wanted to share 10 tips for identifying quality furniture, so you know what to look for, what to avoid, and can make informed purchases when it comes to your future furnishings. I hope it’s helpful! You know the drill… click through or save this one for later. 

Since I’ve been thrifting lately, I’ve been getting more messages from people wondering why I passed on a specific object. The majority of my furniture answers looked something like this, “Unless it’s something really amazing, Emmett & I don’t need another project right now.” While Emmett can fix just about anything, I actually think a great skill to have is knowing when to walk away. It’s also nice to know how much time, money, and storage space you have to invest in a piece. A big part of that thought process for me is knowing if a piece of furniture is worthy of our time, energy, and budget. Alternatively, if you’re buying new furniture- these tips are also relevant. Quality furniture building and construction hasn’t changed much over the years, so hopefully this post will help you recognize the good from the bad! Ready?

#1 // The Initial Strength Test

Aside from checking furniture to see if it’s wobbly or sturdy, there are definitely things you can look for to determine its quality… but first- you really should check to see how stable a piece is. Apply pressure to the furniture to see if it wobbles, twists, creaks, and is level. If it’s a sofa or chair, you can also sit on it to test the comfort and construction.

#2 // Analyze Materials

Not all “wood furniture” is created equal. At first glance, you may assume a piece is wood, only to discover it’s laminate, particle board, or composed of a composite material. Obviously a solid wood or veneer (thin sheets of real wood) is optimal. Real wood pieces can always be sanded and refinished, as opposed to particle board, laminate, composite materials, MDF, or thin plywood. The same goes for being able to spot other high quality materials as well- real stone versus faux, real brass versus a cheap coating, etc.

#3 // Investigate the Construction

How a piece of furniture is made is an obvious indication of the quality. For example- if a dresser is made with dovetail, mortise & tenon, or doweled joints it’s a superior product to something that is held together with staples, glue, or finishing nails. Are the drawers easy to use, smooth gliding, or soft close? That’s another great attribute!

#4 // Check the Weight

Is the piece you’re considering heavy? Heavy is generally a great thing when it comes to furniture construction- for both casegoods (like wood pieces) and upholstered furniture. If you think about pressboard or particle board in comparison to solid wood- the better material usually weighs more. The same goes for cushions… down filled cushions versus a less expensive foam- the down will always be heavier. Upholstery that has a solid frame and down cushions will be more dense than a foam sofa. Speaking of upholstery cushions…

#5 // Consider the Cushion Fill

There are generally a few types of upholstery cushions: down, down wrapped, or foam. Both down and down wrapped cushions have better longevity than foam, can easily be fluffed, better maintain their shape, and are great candidates for reupholstery. Heavy, down cushions have a higher density, so again- check the weight. Lightweight cushions are most often foam or an alternative product, which means they’re lower quality and can be crushed over time. Are the cushions reversible or can they be flipped? This is another positive attribute because the sofa or chair will maintain its shape for a longer period of time, when properly cared for.

#6 // Determine the Fabric

We’ve talked about fabric selection in the past, and this step is arguably the most important as to how a piece of furniture will age. I usually look for natural materials (linen, leather, cotton, wool, etc) or performance fabrics (Cyrpton, Sunbrella, etc). Sometimes you really have to analyze the piece (or description- if you’re buying online) because it’s easy to mistake a low quality fabric for a higher quality one. For example, something advertised as a “leather sofa” may actually be constructed of bonded leather, vegan leather, or PU- which is not the same as genuine leather. Study the fabric and and try to determine what the material is.

#7 // Check the Tag

This may seem obvious, but lots of info can be found on the tag. Check to see if the furniture you’re looking at has a tag. It can contain the brand name, the materials used, the location & year the piece was made, and all sorts of details that can help you make an informed purchase! I always flip cushion covers over to see if I can locate the tag, and I’ve been known to crawl under a table looking for a stamp or sticker. It’s also fun to know more about the history of a piece!

#8 // Is it Handmade?

Handmade furniture is usually a win in comparison to quickly produced, machine-made furniture. It passes through the hands of skilled tradespeople or carpenters who know what they’re doing and take their time to do it correctly. I’m very close to one of my uncles who has been building quality furniture for over 35 years in my hometown. I’ll never forget a school field trip to the furniture company where he worked- we got to witness first hand the construction of a chair from start to finish. It’s an incredible, time consuming process, that takes many talented people to complete. I think that’s honestly when I started to appreciate what goes into furniture… I understood that it wasn’t just design.

#9 // Is It Old?

I also like to determine or find the age of a piece. You know the saying, “They don’t make them like they used to” … that’s pretty accurate. Antique furniture is usually very well made, very heavy, and is constructed of quality materials. It also has history, character, and is often one-of-a-kind, so obviously taking the antique route is never a bad idea. I know we’re all vintage & antique lovers around here, so I won’t try to sell you on that idea. Haha!

#10 // Does the Price Align?

This tip really only applies to buying new furniture, as many pieces found in thrift stores are marked low, because most don’t know the history, value, or what the item even is. I’ve come to find the higher-end furniture I buy online (here is a big list of favorite custom furniture retailers, BTW), from designers, or in showrooms is priced according to the quality or construction. For example, the daybed I just bought for my office renovation wasn’t exactly cheap, priced at $2,600. That’s a lot of money! I saved for awhile to make that one happen, but I know that it will be a worthy investment, as the frame is constructed of kiln-dried hardwood, the upholstery is Crypton (a performance fabric), and the cushions are down. I wouldn’t have paid nearly as much if the cushions were foam, the frame was plywood, and the fabric was less durable. I was able to justify my purchase knowing that when it arrives, I’m going to be happy and we’re going to have that piece in our home for years to come!

Was this post helpful? I could talk about furniture all day long. I hope that wasn’t boring! Let me know if you have any questions or bits to add. Is all of the furniture in my home high quality? Definitely not, but over the years I have tried to purchase certain pieces that make us happy, knowing they’ll last for years to come. Tomorrow, per your request- I’m sharing the story of how my grandmother and I started our pillow collection together! In fact, I just got off the phone with her and she was thrilled to hear all of your questions. I hope you’re having a great day!