Choosing the right furniture is the key to setting the standard for the style and ambiance of your home. You want furniture that represents your personality, your home's occupants and will last for years on end. Here are some tips to help you choose the right furniture for your home:
- Construction: Remember, you want your furniture to last. This means that it should be able to withstand standard wear-and-tear. If you have children or pets in the house it is particularly important that the piece be hardy. You want your furniture to feel solid and heavy. Particle board and aluminum frames might be affordable and attractive but they will never stand up to the construction of solid wood. Make sure that the price matches the length of time you want the furniture to last. Too high and you might not be getting the best bang for your buck too low and you might get the durability your family needs.
- Silhouette: There are timeless furniture shapes and then there are the pieces that will only be trendy for about a year or two. You don't want outdated furniture in your home so it's best to stick to tried-and-true furniture shapes but that doesn't mean you have to go for a classic piece. Whether you favor Contemporary – with straight lines and sleek looks; Traditional – with curvy lines and ornate looks; or Transitional – a modern mix of the two styles, the key is to find something you will continue to enjoy long into the future. Also, make sure the piece fits your space; take the time to measure your room before you go shopping because everything looks bigger on the showroom floor.
- Finish: Buying wood furniture is a wise choice for a number of reasons. Not only is it naturally beautiful and full of individual character, it's also versatile. Wood can be finished with a number of stains that can instantly change the style of the piece. Furniture can go from classic, with a cherry or walnut stain, to modern, with black or white paint on the exposed wood, or you can also go rustic with a careful brushing or whitewash. Be careful, though, only true solid wood furniture can be refinished at a later date.
If you are ready to purchase furniture for your home, get in touch with Arwood's Furniture & Mattress. We are a top furniture store for Kansas City and would be happy to guide you through our selection.
