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