Furniture plays an essential role in our daily lives. It fills up the voidness of your house. Gives warmth, and completes the welcoming ambience of your home.

However, buying the wrong furniture can be a waste of money and energy. Or it can even cause disappointment and regret when the pieces of furniture you purchased does not look right together with your home decor or existing furniture.

To avoid trial and error process, here are some common mistakes you need to avoid when buying furniture:



1. Forgetting Your Lifestyle

Your lifestyle is the most important aspect when selecting furniture. You need to consider what suits it before purchasing no matter how aesthetic or cheap the furniture.
Moreover, checking this website will help you find the right furniture as it offers descriptions and recommendations for every type.

Here are some recommended furniture according to lifestyles:


  • Young Family - needs more seating capacity and solid furniture that can be used for an extended period withstanding occasional spills or accidents
  • Family With Children - furniture that is durable, scratch-resistant, non-hazardous, and non-absorbent such as powder-coated metals, high gloss finishes, or leather furniture with a wax finish to resist everyday stains or kids' craft sessions
  • Family with Pets - pet-friendly furniture includes fabric with a tight weave, stain-resistant fabric, leather covering, and microfiber which is easy to clean and maintain. Avoid fragile fabrics like wool, linen, or silk when there are pets in your home


2. Not Planning Ahead

Purchasing brand new furniture to fill up your space is overwhelming, so you need to take some time to consider how your life will be in the coming years.

Without thinking of your plans will only lead to impulse buying of furniture that might not be important after some time. Moreover, don't be consumed by trendy furniture that might be outdated after several years.

Check these furniture pieces that can never go out of style:


  • White Marble - classic and neutral material that can go with different decorating techniques such as marble coffee table that won't make your living room feel too crowded
  • Wooden Bookcase - more shelves mean more space to display your personality through decorating it with objects, artworks, or books
  • Plain Front Dresser - simple dark finish with brass pulls from mid-century modern designers never goes out of fashion unlike super painted dressers 


3. Forgetting to Measure

Knowing the measurement and dimensions of your space helps you choose the right furniture that can fit your house.

It also serves as your basis of comparison of sizes of furniture that you intend to buy. If you don't measure your space before buying, you will end up having too large or too small pieces of furniture in your home.


To save yourself from buying furniture that won't fit your space, here are the things you need to measure:


  • Staircase and Doorway - getting your furniture inside requires at least an area of five inches on sides of a doorway or staircase
  • Empty Space - putting the pieces of furniture together needs space as to ensure that you can walk through your room
  • Furniture - measure the height and width for most furniture such as dressers or cabinets. For sofas, including the depth and diagonal depth to avoid taking up too much of your space.


4. Purchasing Sets

Buying everything all at once may seem the easiest and tempting thing to do when it comes to furniture. However, doing that only brings remorse after some time especially if the design does not tell your story.

Moreover, sets will make your room dull or lifeless as compared to pairing leather with plush velvet. It accents the room and gives it a fascinating, layered look. Mix and match you bring style and cohesion to your room rather than having sets.


Here are some tips to help you do it:


  • Theme - pick a unique idea and start from there. For example, classic style with a twist by using Asian-inspired tables and chairs and hang modern artworks on the walls or accent it with plush rugs or chic style plates.
  • Colours And Patterns - Match colours and patterns but limit the colour palette like black and white palette for your kitchen and only adding pops of greenery, ornate architecture, and Chinese-style chairs.
  • Wood Finishes - mix and match furniture with wood finishes such as honey-blond maple with dark walnut end table or bookcase as your accent.


Conclusion:

Making your home cosy depends on the design and your choice of furniture. With the right pieces, you can achieve a style that emanates comfort and warmth. But buying without the right plan makes you collect stuff you will soon regret. Therefore, it is essential to plan ahead and think it through before making your purchase.