Choosing the right home furniture can be time-consuming, not to mention the money you need to invest. Still, once you have successfully put it all together and created the space you have always dreamed of, everything will be worth the trouble.
How to choose the right home furniture
If you are moving into your new home or thinking of renovating your home, choosing the right furnishing can be overwhelming. Check out these tips to make home furniture shopping a breeze.
1. Define what you need
The first thing you need to do is to define what you really need and what furnishing will meet this need. A queen-size bed will be perfect if you and your spouse are needing a larger bed. On the other hand, kids would need bunk beds or, if they have a larger room, separate beds.
If the family loves watching movies a lot or binge-watching on weekends, a comfy couch would be nice to have in your living room. Maybe a sofa bed, if you have guests from time to time and you don't have a dedicated guest room.
2. Pick a theme
Decide on the theme you want to have in the room. It is advisable to choose a theme that you can implement across all rooms of your house and choose the furniture that will match your theme.
For example, an Asian-style living room focuses on low-level furniture, fancy lamps, and floral motifs, with lots of gold and bronze colors. Meanwhile, a modern theme calls for simple, clutter-free, and minimalist designs.
3. Choose the fabric and materials
Choosing the right fabric and material is crucial, especially if you have children or pets. If so, you should choose materials that are durable and washable.
Microfiber is one good option for a family with kids and/or pets. It is easy to maintain and very durable. You can easily wipe away stains, and it doesn't trap fur, unlike other fabrics.
4. Decide on budget
The next step is to decide how much you can afford to spend and stick to that budget. Be realistic when assessing your finances and how much you can set aside for your furniture spending.
Prioritize the basic pieces that you would purchase for each room. You can then research the prices online to get an idea of how much you need to spend. Keep in mind that expensive pieces may also mean better quality and durability, hence value for money. If you still have money to spare, you can then add accessories such as side tables and chairs.
5. Consider the layout
You should likewise consider the layout of the rooms. Choose furniture sizes that are appropriate to the dimensions, spacing, and lighting of the room. That means the furniture should not only fit the room, but they also should not make the room look cramped or crowded.
6. Choose anchoring pieces
Decide on what anchoring pieces you would like to have for each room. For example, you can have a sofa for your living room and dining table for your dining room. Then you can start working around those pieces and see what matching furniture and accessories you can add.
7. Consider the wall colors
The colors of the walls are also an important consideration when choosing the right home furniture. As much as possible, you would want your furniture to be in harmony with your walls' color.
For example, if you have painted your walls blue, you may consider furnishings with gold, white, or mustard. Walls painted with neutral colors, like white or beige, are more versatile so you can play around with it. However, if you want the classic look, you can go for furnishings with black or muted colors.
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