Buying CasegoodsCasegoods refers to wood products such as dining table, chairs, beds etc. Lay out your furniture so that you don't have to walk around it. Wood frames are most common. Fabrics are graded according to their quality and design. Be conscious of traffic movement in the room. There is a wide range in price of upholstery furniture due to fabric grade. Is it neat and even? Do the patterns match? These are good indications of quality. Proper care such as sun avoidance and regular cleaning will help lengthen the life of your furniture. Measure your room and then do a floor plan. Many times wood with the most beautiful grain pattern is selected for the outermost layer, or veneer, of a wood piece.
Learn as much as possible about the piece you buying--that means reading the labels, warranty, study the manufacturer and their reputation. If you can feel the frame, this means that the pieces are of poor construction. The frame should have corner blocks that are cut to fit, screwed and glued to position. Take a measurement tape with you while shopping. Here are a few tips:Don't just sit on the sofa or chair. Set priorities and goals. Look at the seams and welting.Furniture Buying GuideFurniture is a big investment. Keep in mind that most manufacturers guarantee their frames but not the fabric. Keep records of what you bought in case problems develop. How the spring is reinforced is very important. Buying Upholstery FurnitureUpholstered furniture such as sofas and chairs are often the most-used furniture in your home. Hardwood refers to wood from trees that lose their leaves each year.
The best way is 8-hand tie construction, as each cord is anchored securely to the frame in eight different directions, allowing the spring to be held in the proper position. Genuine--when used with a named wood, for example, mahogany, means that all exposed surface are made of mahogany. If you have a beer budget and champagne taste, invest in one quality piece at a time. When buying furniture, keep the following in mind:Size--make sure it will fit in your home. Check the padding on the arm and the top of the sofa. The legs should be made of interlocking pieces and joined to the frame with the same construction as the rest of the joints. Furniture is bulky, expensive, and very hard to get rid off if you have buyer's remorse. The frame should be substantial enough so you can bounce on it. Combination-more than one type of wood is used in exposed parts of the furniture. Use a 1/2 inch graph paper (1 square equals one foot). For a less-frequently-used chair, the piece can be upholstered in some thing more elegant and dressy such as silk.
Buy them for comfort and durability. Oak, pecan, walnut, birch, maple, cherry, mahogany are some of the common ones. If they are simply screwed into the frame or screwed into the metal part of the frame, it's an indication of poor quality. If it is for frequent use, choose a fabric that is serviceable, tightly woven and stain resistant. Develop a buying plan. Veneer is not necessarily a bad thing. Veneer refers to a material consisting of thin wood layers bonded to each other with an adhesive. All-wood construction means all exposed parts are made of wood. Bounce on it. Don't be impulsive. The good ones are made of kiln-dried hardwood. Here are a few common terminology:Solid--solid means that all exposed surfaces are made of solid wood without veneer. Buy what you need. Softwoods are evergreens, such as pine, cedar, cyprus, spruce, fir and redwood.