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Tuesday, June 20th, 2017
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A home that has amazing furnishings is truly a wonder to look at. The well-designed rooms with the right pieces of furniture will surely give an awesome visual impression to guests. There are specific qualities that characterize quality furniture. Just look and feel its fabric, color, and framework and you’ll know what quality really means.
Timelessness
The simplicity or modesty of certain furniture can be easily spotted out. In terms of design, it should not be gaudy neither dull. Yet simplicity is an ambiguous term as this can mean different things to different people.
To many individuals, it could be that center table that seamlessly beautifies the room along with other wooden pieces. On some occasions, it could be the way that a piece of furniture could enhance the light in the room, making the place a lot more charming.
Generally, it is not easy to define simplicity. It can be felt and sometimes seen but to
an accurate look for it, well, it’s just too difficult.
Efficiency
A piece of furniture that’s easy to use is always a good thing. This is particularly true if that furniture is used by people from all walks of life and on a frequent basis. It must also be safe as this is a leading concern in buying quality furniture.
Bear in mind that you are buying furniture for you and your family so it has to be structurally sound to begin with.
Designed to be Tough
Furniture is created according to needs – whether you’d use them indoors or outdoors. One other important factor to consider is its size. You have to realize that its size must be relative to the user’s size and which room it is going to be used in.
Be sure to buy furniture that promotes and supports comfort. Don’t look for pieces that cause neck, legs or back strains.
The furniture’s sturdiness does contribute to its quality. In fact, this is the leading factor that can make you consider furniture to be of high quality.
The users can be assured of safety when they have sturdy furniture in their home. Ultimately, the durable pieces can even help you save money as it can be used throughout the years.
Cynthia Rowley Swell King Shelter Upholstered Bed
Buying Tips
Instead of defaulting to cheap and new furniture and end up being disappointed in the end, why not shop for durable, stylish investments?
In buying wood furniture (nothing beats wood when it comes to timelessness), be sure to check both exposed and concealed surfaces. An exposed surface must be scratch-resistant. Test this by drawing a thin line using your fingernail. If you created a dent just by running your finger lightly, then it’s time to run to the other direction.
Solid wood must have zero knots. Knots can lead to cracks and you don’t want that.
Check also the joint construction. Look for dowels (wooden pegs that are as good if not better than screws), dovetail (interlocked square teeth), mortise-and-tenon (a narrow end inserted to another piece with a hole).
If you’re shopping for upholstered furniture, then take a look inside (this is if you can unzip the seat cover). If you see a foam block that’s wrapped in cotton, Dacron or high end down, then you’re good.
Foam only cushions are less durable and are also going to be less comfortable in the end. Ask about the density rating of the foam. Settle for 1.8 pounds or higher.
Check also for even resistance to the pressure that you subject the foam to. Be sure to squeeze the back and the arms, too. Ideally, you must not be able to feel the framework through the thick padding.
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Monday, September 5th, 2016
FFDM Vintage Classics is a collection of quality wood furniture for people with impeccable taste.
If you’re out to purchase furniture today, it pays if you know what quality furniture really is. Don’t just drive around not knowing what pieces should go with your chosen theme and what materials should comprise the pieces that you take home. It is also important that you get your money’s worth whether this is a replacement or you’re out to buy your first sets of furniture.
Characteristics of Quality Furniture
The most basic approach in seeing the difference between quality and low quality pieces is to take a closer look at both old and new furniture. Take note that even furniture that was considered junk back in the 20th century had dovetailed joints inside drawers. All were made of solid wood back then.
Lesser pieces were often veneered on top of solid wood. Don’t think of veneer as an indication of poor quality, though. This is just a wood crafting technique used for many centuries which actually allows furniture craftsmen to beautifully design patterns as well as inlays which cannot be done in any other way.
Finer furniture pieces were often custom-built by the best cabinet makers and master joiners. These were fashioned out of kiln-dried, hardwood boards. The surviving pieces today are a testament to the master artisans’ quality of work.
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Manhattan – Transitional Barstool features the unique fusion of quality leather and wood.
Wood Quality
Going back on getting the most out of your money, there are certain things that you need to look for. When it comes to construction, you have to search doweling, mortise and tenon, dovetails, mitering, tongue in groove, and the glued and screwed frames.
As for the materials, ask for the kiln-dried types as these are the ones in which moisture have been removed. Kiln-drying can take months depending on the kind of wood being dried.
Look also for the wood’s matching grain and color. The frames should be constructed using stable woods such as poplar, oak, solid cherry, or maple.
Going down to the wood furniture’s performance and overall looks, make sure that it feels solid to the touch. Don’t be afraid to rock or jostle the pieces that are presented to you. You must not hear any creaking sound.
As for the parts that are unexposed, make sure that they have been well-fitted and smooth. Only the best pieces in the world are able to perfect these characteristics.
If you happen to be buying drawers, then be sure to check that the drawers are sliding smoothly. The doors of cabinets should be closing neatly.
The quality of furniture that you choose depends on how much you are also willing to spend. Other factors are how you are going to use the piece and whether you would like to keep the piece your entire life.
It makes sense, in the long run, that you buy pricier furniture rather than to keep recycling it when it begins to fall apart. Go for trendy or traditional, it really doesn’t matter. What truly matters is that you can use the piece for a very long time.
A good piece that can promise you all these things are hardwood pieces which are often used in quality furniture. To make sure that these pieces come from sustainable and environment-friendly areas, make sure that you do your research before you buy. Ask about construction methods, overall performance and materials, even business practices.
Always remember that the most important part of furnishing your home is that you get to find pieces that you love and enjoy for the longest time possible.
Don’t resort to thrift shops and antique stores if you are looking for quality furniture. Check our lineup of quality hardwood pieces instead and you would soon wonder at how exquisite each piece is.
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Monday, May 30th, 2016
Cynthia Rowley’s 1120CR Kit Club Chair will certainly pop out in a whitewashed or generally neutral setting.
As soon as you have decided the theme for your home, was able to pick the right colors, and have even set up a budget that you could afford, then this is the right moment to turn your attention to picking the furniture. Furniture shopping is essential whether you are going to attend college or are retiring with your loved one. As for the latter, it is probable that you already have a sizeable collection to boost. But should this be the case, are you willing to keep them or would you like an entirely new look for your home?
Assessment Phase
This is the first phase of furniture shopping where you need to take a careful look at the furniture that you have on hand. If you have a collection that is dated, then it’s time to let go. Do this only if the pieces don’t hold a sentimental value. But, hey, consider taking photographs of these furniture pieces instead of holding on to them or keeping them up in the attic or down the basement.
‘Still uncertain about keeping or letting go? Then consider hearing the expertise of an interior designer. Many are paid on an hourly basis so allow this expert to go through your possessions and find out which are really worth keeping and which ones you should say goodbye to.
The interior designer should be able to give you an unbiased opinion by looking through a professional perspective.
Planning Phase
As soon as you have accounted all your collections, the next step is to plan all the things that would go with your furniture.
Remember this – do not begin shopping for furniture till you have worked out the window treatments, rug, lighting, and accessories. While it is not crucial to pinpoint the exact pieces, you must – at the very least – have a sense of what would go inside the rooms.
If you can, do assemble a project or vision board with all the clippings that can help you identify the pieces that you would eventually look for. Don’t be caught in the same mistake that many other homeowners have done in the past wherein they bought furniture only to be stuck with that single piece when it came to decorating the room.
FFDM’s Campton Grove Collection: The colors used inside this room harmonize to achieve this lovely setup.
Pay Us a Visit
So now, how do you know what pieces you should invest in till you get a sense of what is available? This is the moment to do a little furniture hunting.
Visit our shop or our website and look through our furniture collections. Find out which the current styles are and whether they tickle your fancy. Peruse and compare, take your time. Should you need our help, we have experts that would readily and willingly assist you if you have any questions.
Do not be afraid to broaden your horizons. If you grew up in a traditional home, maybe it’s time to look for other themes – maybe contemporary or industrial? You just gotta have to see what is out there because there are so many items to choose from.
Buy Large or Small?
Some interior designers advocate that you should buy the huge pieces of furniture first; yet whether you buy these first or last, keep in mind that it is always best to keep your furnishings unfussy. Have the fabrics come at a neutral color if you have a colorful set of walls and throws. Do otherwise if your walls come in pastel or any other neutral hues.
Buy for Comfort
Comfort is of utmost importance. Don’t be a cheapskate when it comes to this aspect of interior design. This means that you must be willing to invest in a sofa that is most comfortable. Remember that upholstered furniture pieces are a huge investment so make sure that the materials used will last through your lifestyle and through the years.
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