High-Quality Furniture That Lasts
Your furniture has a major impact not only on your comfort but also on your efficiency and overall health. It is often a challenge to find a long-lasting piece that supports, improves, and suits your lifestyle while still suiting the room where you intend to put it. High-quality furniture does not just last a long time, they are the centerpiece of a well-designed room that delivers a fantastic and satisfying visual impression both for you and anyone who visits your home. To be a well-informed buyer, here are some of the things you should have in mind while shopping for high-quality furniture.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
Obviously, this is the most important factor when evaluating high-quality furniture. One way to assess the durability of a specific piece is to study the materials used in constructing it.
Amish furniture, for instance, is almost entirely made of premium solid wood. Check the weight of the pieces by lifting them. Solid woods are physically much heavier than typical particleboard pieces.
Look at the unfinished underside or inside of a piece to verify that solid wood grain is present-not just particleboard and veneers.
Aside from being constructed from premium strong materials, the various parts of the furniture should feature very solid joints without any play or cracks at all. For instance, bookcases should not twist or sway when pushed or moved.
SOLID STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Spend some time looking into the structural integrity of the piece of furniture. Look inside the drawers for solid wood or metal sliders, no plastic!
Also, pay close attention to the support structure and internal framing. A solid frame is foundational to a furniture item’s ability to endure heavy and serious use.
Have a close look at the hardware. Make sure that the nobs and handles are made of solid metal -no plastics or cheap coatings that will wear off.
Expect stiff structural stability. The piece should be tight with no swaying or twisting in the joints when lifted from one end or moved.
While funky modern designs may be eye-catching they quickly become passé and their edgy looks often sacrifice structural integrity and practicality.
CLASSIC/TIMELESS DESIGN
While you do not need to avoid trends altogether, do ask yourself if a piece of furniture will look stupid and outdated 20 years from now.
Focus more on pieces that showcase a long-term timeless class. Leave the trendy parts for paint colors, accents, and other less permanent accessories in a room. Find furniture items that are designed with enduring aesthetics.
You can change your lighting, color scheme, and artwork while still having an assurance that the piece of furniture present in your home can adapt to or blend with it.
Check whether the size of the furniture is relative to your needs and the size of the room where you intend to use it.