5 Tips To Buying Your Dream Furniture

At Denmar Furniture, we come across customers who are not sure of the specific type of furniture they want. These kinds of customers can therefore end up buying an item that is not really what they wanted. It is because of this reason that you ought to be sure of the details of the furniture item that you want.

In a bid of eliminating the cumbersomeness that comes with choosing your desired item, here are tips to take into consideration during your next round at the furniture shop:

1.       Know Your Wood Types

Wood furniture basically falls into three types: veneers, solid wood and particle board.

Solid wood is normally more expensive than the other types of furniture. It looks great but is vulnerable to water rings and scratches.

Veneers on the other hand have a cheap wood base that is covered by several thin layers of better-quality wood. Their cheaper core makes them less expensive to the solid wood furniture.

Particle boards are made from a combination of plastics, resin and wood pulp. They are the cheapest and also have an elegant look, but don’t last for very long.

As far as the kind of wood is concerned, you might need to consider the above mentioned factors.

At Denmar Furniture, we have all these sorts of woods. Most of our furniture items are made from Mahogany and Pine hardwoods. These hardwoods guarantee longevity as well as elegance in look.

Mahogany Desk

Mahogany Round Table

2.       When Buying Drawers and Cabinets,

Open the cabinets and drawers. You should confirm that the drawer is pulling all the way out, latches well and then shuts evenly. The doors should also open and remain in that open position instead of snapping shut while you are getting something from the cabinet. Check that the handles and the knobs are also in good condition. These should fit tightly and should not turn or jiggle.

Cabinets

3.       Avoid Glue and Nails

Look for wood joined at the corners and the ends, not nailed in or glued. Joined woods, termed as wood joinery, makes more studier furniture.

Joined Wood

4.       Consider Your Lifestyle

Your lifestyle should determine the kind of fabrics and colours you choose. For example, if you have pets or kids, it is only advisable to stick with stain-resistant tough fabrics and dark colours of linen or tweed.

At Denmar Furniture, we will advise you accordingly as to which furniture items will best suit your specific lifestyle.

Linen Sofa Set

5.       Buy at the Right Time

The prices of furniture items fluctuate all throughout the year. It is therefore wise to keep looking out for the best time to go shopping. For instance, at Denmar Furniture, we have offers on various items from time to time. It’s during such times of offers that you can grab your item at incredibly slashed prices.

The above tips are sure bets to not going wrong when it comes to buying the right furniture for your home. Use them to your benefit.  Happy furniture shopping!