Furniture buyers today have more choices available to them when deciding on what they would like to have in their homes.
From big box and discount stores to the internet, making the right selection has also never been more confusing. Home furnishings are usually some of the largest purchases most people will make in their lifetime.
Due to the fact that in most cases we are unable to see what goes into the manufacturing of each piece, our decisions are often made based on what we can see.
The “sale price” or “discounted price” leads furniture buyers to a disappointing decision far too often. When the time comes to make the best possible furniture buying decision, always give high consideration to the reputable fine furniture retailer of your choice.
Take advantage of the opportunity to spend some time in the showrooms surrounded by uniquely styled, well manufactured furniture. The quality of the products should be apparent from 20 or 30 feet away.
Run your hand across the satin finish of a dresser or dining chair, and feel the glove soft texture of fine leather upholstery. Seek out the wealth of design expertise andfurniture knowledge the associates can provide to any project, large or small.
Staff are professionally trained and well educated in the furniture industry, and their years of experience will make certain that every client will not be making very costly mistakes.
A short visit to a reputable fine furniture store will make a significant difference in how you will enjoy your furniture for life. In the very least you will have a much better understanding of what to look for when making important furniture decisions in the future.
It will always be the things you cannot see that will determine the amount of satisfaction you will have with any upholstered piece offurniture.
Ask the important questions about ‘the inside story’ on every piece of upholstery. What is the frame construction? Frames built with 4 or 5 quarter inch solid maple will stand up to many years of use even in an everyday family situation.
All areas of stress should be corner blocked, double dowelled, glued and screwed for strength and stability. What is the seating construction?
Comfort is important. Lasting comfort is your goal!
True 8-way hand knotted coil spring construction is the hallmark of lifetime sofas and chairs. Drop-in coil or no-sag seating can be engineered to last, but is provided at the expense of lasting comfort and as a significant cost saving measure.
How are the cushion cores constructed? Cushion cores made of higher density foam will keep their shape and comfort over time.
The most comfortable seating is often created by wrapping the cores with a combination of down, waterfowl feathers and fiber. Ultra down or feathers deluxe seating gives the cushions more crowning and a little more ’sit into’ type of comfort.
Be certain to sit in the sofa or chair. We are all different, and our expectation of comfort varies from person to person, as well as from one chair to another. Changing fabrics or from fabric to leather will change the comfort and needs to be considered.
When you are looking to purchase your next comfortable chair or refurnish an entire room, be prepared to receive a thorough explanation and demonstration of ‘the inside story’ on the fine upholstery of your choice.
Your family and friends will appreciate the thought and care you put into finding the comfortable upholstery you have selected for your home.
