25 January 2018
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New furniture for any room of the home is usually a costly investment, which is why you want to take your time to carefully shop and compare all your options. Quality furniture should last for years before it needs repair or replacement, but should also look good in the space and be comfortable for seating. To ensure you choose the best furniture pieces for any and every room of your home, note a few mistakes to avoid when shopping.

Your own frame

When choosing chairs and couches, be sure you opt for pieces that fit your frame in particular. You might not want to admit that you're carrying a few extra pounds or kilos, but opting for undersized furniture that doesn't fit your frame can mean never being comfortable in your own home. Physically try out any furniture piece before you make a purchase, so you know you can stretch out and be completely comfortable in the piece.

Care and cleaning

It's good to note needed care and cleaning of furniture, and ensure you choose pieces that are durable enough for your home in particular. For example, if you have pets, choose upholstered furniture in a stain-resistant nylon, as this will mean quick work of cleanup after any accidents. Wood furniture with very intricate detailing may be difficult to polish properly, and you may see dust settle into all those carved surfaces. If you don't have the time and tools needed to properly clean that type of furniture, you might opt for wood pieces without much detail instead.

Layout of room

Noting the size of furniture pieces for your home is important, but don't overlook the layout of a room as well. As an example, if you were to put a reclining chair in a spot near a room's entryway, it may get in the way of foot traffic. A round dining room table may cause chairs to come too close to a built-in bookcase in the room, whereas a square table may keep the dining chairs away from the walls, allowing space for needed foot traffic. An oversized couch may provide the seating you need, but may also cut off the view of a room's windows, so separate chairs might be a better option. Be sure you've noted the room's overall layout and size, along with the size and shape of furniture when you're choosing new pieces, so they fit as expected in that room.