| Here are some helpful tips on getting the most value | | | | market for, make a list itemizingeach piece you're |
| for your money, and choosingfurniture that will work | | | | looking for. Include sizes that will work, color |
| with your home and your lifestyle. You're friends will | | | | preferences, allthe fine details. You'd be surprised at |
| begreen with envy when they see your new look. | | | | what you'll forget once you walk into thefurniture store. |
| First you need to know the size of the rooms you are | | | | It's easy to get distracted because of all the choices. |
| going to be furnishing, rightdown to windows, and walls | | | | But with listin hand you'll be prepared. |
| that might not work well. You can either purchase | | | | Make choices that will last you for years. Don't choose |
| apiece of software that will help you design a cozy | | | | trendy furniture that you'llbe tired of in six months. |
| room or grab a pencil andpaper and start sketching. If | | | | Furniture is a big investment, so keep your tastes |
| you have any original pieces you are keeping, | | | | incheck and choose furniture that wills look and feel |
| thenmake sure to work them into your room plan. | | | | good for years to come. Youcan add some trendy |
| Once you've decided what would look good where, | | | | small ticket items such as vases or wall décor. |
| and how large of furnitureyou can purchase, you need | | | | Keep yourfurniture colors easy to work with. That |
| to set your budget. Decide how much money youare | | | | way you will be able to do a room face liftjust by |
| willing to part with and stick to it. | | | | changing out small ticket items, like pillows, ornaments, |
| Once you know how much you're going to spend you'll | | | | and wall art. |
| be able to decide on thetype of furniture. Determine | | | | Once you've found that perfect piece of furniture, get |
| the type of use the furniture will get. Are you | | | | physical with it. Check theconstruction of it, watch for |
| buyingfurniture for a family room or a living room? If | | | | low quality assembly. If you buying a couch or bed,sit |
| you're buying for a family roomyou're going to want to | | | | on it, move around on it, see if it fits your body well. |
| look at furniture that's built to hold up with high use. | | | | Check to see if you canfeel springs, if the buttons are |
| Ifyou're buying furniture for your living room, and it's | | | | attached well, if the seams are finished properly. |
| more of a show room then youmight look at fancier, | | | | Don't take any piece of furniture at face value, get |
| less functional furniture. | | | | underneath and check theentire construction of it. |
| When deciding on the type of furniture also takes into | | | | Once you've made your choices, all that's left to do is |
| consideration your lifestyle. | | | | pay and wait for delivery. |
| Do you have pets that are going to claw or chew? Do | | | | If you have old furniture in the room, it's easier to |
| you have small children? | | | | dispose of this before the newfurniture arrives. Prep |
| Is your home air conditioned? Leather is a great | | | | the room, so that when the delivery guys arrive they |
| example of a piece of furniturethat looks good, but can | | | | canplace the furniture where it belongs. |
| be downright uncomfortable in the hot weather, | | | | Stress free furniture shopping can be accomplished |
| unlessyou have air. | | | | with just a little bit of pre-planning. Now all that's left to |
| Once you've narrowed down what you're in the | | | | do is enjoy your new room! |