Saturday, April 29, 2017

5 Tips When Shopping for New Furniture


New furniture is an excellent way to spruce up your home. A new bed of couch can not only make your home look more contemporary, stylish, or homey, it can also make you feel more comfortable and more at home in your own house. If you make a mistake when furnishing your home, it can end up haunting your for quite some time. Before making any decisions, it is important to do some planning so that you don't do anything that you might regret. Make sure that you know the furniture will fit in your home, that you can really afford it, and that it's the best deal you can get for what you need.

Take Measurements

This really is one of the most important steps. It is also a step that is so obvious that it can be easy to forget. It is not uncommon for somebody to buy a new kitchen table only to discover that it does not fit in their kitchen. Take measurements where you are going to be placing the furniture.

Figure Out Your Budget

Take an honest look at your budget before you even consider shopping. Figure out how much you can spend right now, and how much you can spend on a monthly payment. Do not exceed this amount. Be cautious with your budget as well. You never know when something unexpected might happen.

If you end up falling behind on your payments on a furnishing, you will end up paying more interest. This is especially true if you buy something on a plan that promises no interest payments. If you miss a payment on this type of plan, you will be charged incredibly high interest rates, and you will need to pay them retroactively.

Shop Around

The most important thing to do when you are looking for new furniture is to consider all of the options that are available. You can start by cutting out any options that are outside of your budget. From that point forward, visit several stores.

If you are shopping for bedding or seating, consider more than the looks. Be sure to use the furnishings in order to make sure that they are comfortable. Give them some time as well. It is not uncommon for something to feel comfortable at first, only to discover that it is actually pushing your spine out of alignment over time because it is too soft or too firm. Don't just think about how it feels against your skin, think about how much support it provides you and how it fits your body.

Similarly, it is important to take into account the quality of the materials. Will a table stand up to the test of time, or will it fall apart before you are even done paying for it? Is it build solid all the way through, or is their particle board hiding inside?

In order to fully explore your options, it is a good idea to get a second opinion. The salesmen will tell you everything in their store is perfect for you. Ask friends and acquaintances how satisfied they are with their furniture. Are they comfortable? Do they look nice? Have they stood the test of time? Has the customer service been satisfactory?

Come Prepared

Before you walk into a store, make sure that you are prepared. You must make a commitment to yourself before you enter that you won't buy anything unless you have already made your decision. It is a good idea to come prepared with a "cheat sheet" of everything you need to know, and write it down. Once you have the info, it's time to leave the store and consider your other options. Be sure to understand what your monthly payments will be, what the returns and exchanges policy is, and make sure you see it all in writing before you buy anything.

Sleep on It

Finally, once you think you have made your decision, go home and sleep on it. Your conscious mind may have made up its mind, but oftentimes your subconscious will remind you of something you might have forgotten. If you still feel the same way in the morning, buy the furnishing. You don't want to wake up after buying something only to realize that you may have made a mistake.


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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Interior Design — Our Top 10 Paint Colors Of 2017


Lynda Reeves reveals the best paint colors of the year. From moody blues and greens to stonewashed neutrals, get paint color ideas to transform your space. Find out why light blue isn’t just for nurseries anymore, and meet the red paint color that functions like a neutral. Plus, discover a fresh alternative to dark grey, and the perfect white.

Sunday, April 23, 2017

How To Decorate A Living Room


How To Decorate A Living Room

Interior Decorator Lisa Reis gives some helpful tips on how to decorate your living room.

Look for the focal points of the room and make sure that they are uncluttered and featured at their best.

Consider pulling the furniture into the room if it is large instead of up against the wall.

Look at the colours and choose a colour palette that is warm and inviting.

Creating small vignettes throughout a large living room, such as a small reading nook, can prevent a spacious living room from feeling empty.

By following these simple tricks, you can create a beautiful living room that your family will enjoy!

Thursday, April 20, 2017

Monday, April 17, 2017

Full Sofa Length Coffee Table - Lainey's Furniture


Elaine shows off a narrow coffee table that is the full length of the sofa. It is a part of the Gemini collection from Flexsteel. See more at http://www.laineysfurniture.com

Friday, April 14, 2017

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Durable Leather Style Fabric Sofa By Flexsteel - Lainey's Furniture


Elaine shows some great features of the Digby collection by Flexsteel. Plus it has a fabric that looks like leather, but is more durable and breathable. See more at http://www.laineysfurniture.com

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Questions to Ask Before Buying Furniture For Your Home


When buying furniture for your home there are certain questions you should ask yourself and the seller before coming to a decision - in fact before even leaving your home! One of the problems with furniture is that even cheaper items are still fairly high ticket, and you want to be sure that what you purchase is what you want. You are going to be using it for a long time! Here are some questions to ask yourself, some of which can be passed onto the furniture outlet.

1. What Furniture do I need?

Decide what you are looking for. Most people seeking new furniture have a good idea what they need. Perhaps you are replacing an old, worn out armchair or two, or need a new sofa. Maybe you need new bedroom furniture for the kids, or your elderly aunt must have a lift chair when she visits. Know what you want and buy only that.

Do not allow your head to be turned by that fabulous leather sectional with all the bells and whistles you do not really need. Don't walk away with a fancy sofa bed if what you really needed were two armchairs and a coffee table. Also decide how much you want to spend.

2. What is my Budget?

There is furniture available for every pocket. You can spend as much on one single fully functional motion lift chair as on an entire sectional arrangement, so it is important to set yourself a budget. If price is not an issue with you, then you can skip this one, but most people cannot afford a blank check!

Make up your mind in advance how much you intend spending, and what you expect to get for that money. It's like going into a candy store with 10 dollars, only intending to spend five but not being sure what you want. You are pretty well certain to spend all $10 unless you have decided what you want in advance, and how much you intend to spend.

3. What Style and What Upholstery do I Need?

You will save a great deal of time if you know whether you want leather or fabric upholstery. Whether you want a round or a rectangular table. Whether you want a queen or a king bed. If you decide all of this in advance you will be in a better position to buy what you need, rather than what looks nice! Furniture showrooms are full of nice stuff displayed to persuade you to buy.

Make sure you know the color, or at least the predominant color of your furniture upholstery. Is light or dark wood preferable for your décor? Do you want black leather or white or how about red, or should you just stick to the traditional brown? It's too late to think about that in the store - your own home is the best place to make that decision.

4. What is the Quality?

There is a lot of cheap furniture around, and it can be very tempting to choose a $500 sofa over an equivalent in looks at $1,000. However, it is false economy if one is going to last only two years and the other last 10 years! Ask about quality and check out its construction. Look at chest drawers - the front back and sides should be jointed using dovetail joints. Check out the frame - is it screwed and glued or properly constructed with mortise and tenon joints?

Feel the fabric- is it thin or thick? Check the weave of fabrics by pulling at it - if the threads open up then it has been loosely woven and will rapidly wear. Ask if it is stain proof, and make sure it is fire retardant.

5. Will My New Furniture Fit my Home?

First off, can you get it through your door? Not all furniture fits all external or internal doors. Take measurements with you to the furniture showroom, and make sure that large sleeper sofa you have your eye on will actually get into the room you intend using it.

Also make sure you have the space in your room for all the furniture you are purchasing. A sectional arrangement might look fantastic in a showroom, but can you fit it all into your living room? Can you get these five pieces that make up your bedroom set actually into your bedroom? You would be surprised by the number of people who purchase furniture, and then find it cannot get into their home when it is delivered.

By satisfying yourself with above questions, you should be able to purchase furniture for your home without worrying about quality and value for money. The most expensive is not always the best, and the cheapest not always the poorest. Make sure of the above before entering furniture store.


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Wednesday, April 5, 2017