Customers can find themselves aimlessly browsing for furniture, unsure of what to choose or where to start. Next time, before you go bedroom furniture shopping, use these 5 tips to make the most of your time.
1) Know What You Need
Being aware of your goal is essential to staying on track and making the right purchase. Decide what bedroom furniture pieces you are shopping for and for what purpose:
- Sleeping: a bed, including a bed frame, box spring, headboard, footboard, and a mattress
- Convenience: night stands that are the right size for your bed
- Storage: vanities, dressers, or storage benches and shelves
- Entertainment: a desk, entertainment center or a TV stand
2) Style vs. Savings?
Some people consider style to be the most important element. Others, base their decision on their budget. When you are buying new furniture, you need to know which is more of a priority for you. Do some research on the furniture styles available for your budget.
3) Choose Durable Furniture
Most people prefer not to buy new bedroom furniture every year or two - for most customers, it is a major purchase that is expected to last for many years, sometimes even generations. Before you decide on a new furniture piece, make sure it's something you will enjoy for a long time.
4) Do Your Research
You can learn nearly any information you want to know about a bedroom furniture piece online. Here are some things to look for when you are researching:
- Standard dimensions of a furniture piece
- Item reviews
- Difficulty of assembly if applicable
- A general price range
- Designs, trends and colors you like
5) Be Prepared
There are some things you can bring to make your decision easier:
- The dimensions of your bedroom and furniture that you have
- Dimensions of your door frames to be sure your new item fits
- A list of what you need
- Photos of items you like with prices and names
- A tape measure, just in case!
1) Know What You Need
Being aware of your goal is essential to staying on track and making the right purchase. Decide what bedroom furniture pieces you are shopping for and for what purpose:
- Sleeping: a bed, including a bed frame, box spring, headboard, footboard, and a mattress
- Convenience: night stands that are the right size for your bed
- Storage: vanities, dressers, or storage benches and shelves
- Entertainment: a desk, entertainment center or a TV stand
2) Style vs. Savings?
Some people consider style to be the most important element. Others, base their decision on their budget. When you are buying new furniture, you need to know which is more of a priority for you. Do some research on the furniture styles available for your budget.
3) Choose Durable Furniture
Most people prefer not to buy new bedroom furniture every year or two - for most customers, it is a major purchase that is expected to last for many years, sometimes even generations. Before you decide on a new furniture piece, make sure it's something you will enjoy for a long time.
4) Do Your Research
You can learn nearly any information you want to know about a bedroom furniture piece online. Here are some things to look for when you are researching:
- Standard dimensions of a furniture piece
- Item reviews
- Difficulty of assembly if applicable
- A general price range
- Designs, trends and colors you like
5) Be Prepared
There are some things you can bring to make your decision easier:
- The dimensions of your bedroom and furniture that you have
- Dimensions of your door frames to be sure your new item fits
- A list of what you need
- Photos of items you like with prices and names
- A tape measure, just in case!
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