Five Most Common Mistakes People Make When Buying Furniture
Imagine this scenario:
You are out shopping and unexpectedly find a beautiful armchair on sale. You buy it, but it doesn't feel right when you bring it home and place it in your space. To make matters worse, everyone in your household refuses to sit on it because it's uncomfortable. After six months of gathering dust, you decide to sell it on Facebook for half the price and are left with an empty corner in your living room.
While making impulsive purchases is tempting, it's important to reconsider this approach when buying furniture. As a professional Interior Decorator who spends a lot of time shopping for furniture, I have helped my clients avoid common furniture-buying mistakes.
Keep reading below the Five most common mistakes that I have observed while visiting clients:
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1. Ignoring Measurements:
It is essential to measure the size of the room, existing furniture, pathways, and doorways leading to it. Many people make the mistake of purchasing furniture that fits the room physically but must remember to account for the space required to navigate around it. This oversight can result in cramped and impractical arrangements that disrupt the room's flow or furniture pieces that are too big or too small for the area.
2. Sacrificing Comfort for Style:
While prioritizing aesthetics is tempting, comfort should always be a top priority. Falling in love with a piece of furniture or an entire space you have seen on Pinterest based solely on its appearance can lead to disappointment. Always think about the purpose of the items you purchase and their requirements to function best for you. Everyone is different, so consider every family member or resident in the household and how each piece can perform best for the individual.
3. Impulse Buying:
Impulse buying can lead to overspending and exceeding your budget. Making hasty decisions without considering the overall design plan can result in purchasing items that may not fit the space or align with the room's style, functionality, and requirements. Planning and sticking to a budget is essential to avoid overspending and financial stress.
4. Prioritizing Price Over Quality:
While budget considerations are important, it's essential to prioritize quality when investing in furniture. Higher-quality pieces may have a higher upfront cost but often last longer, have better warranties, and maintain their appearance better over time. Investing in a few quality pieces that stand the test of time is better than continuously replacing cheaper, lower-quality items.
5. Not Considering the Space as a Whole:
Another mistake to avoid is overlooking the importance of coherence and synergy among all furniture items within the space. Even if each piece seems appealing, they may need to harmonize, resulting in a disjointed look. It's essential to assess how each piece contributes to the overall aesthetic and function of the room. Consider the room's layout, colour scheme, and existing furniture before purchasing.
Styling & Selections: Selene Interiors
Photography: Sharna James Photography