When buying furniture for your living room, get neutral colors. That allows you to build your color palette around these pieces. That lets you change things for the seasons, for a great price.
Try to buy sets. This works really well, so that your furniture pieces match each other. More than that, sets can sometimes be more affordable than if you purchased the pieces individually. Living room sets are the most prevalent, and can often offer great value and style for your house.
If you have a small space, look for furniture that can serve many functions. You often don’t have the luxury of multiple furniture pieces in a tiny room, so you need to make the most of your space. Perhaps a day bed is in order? Or a table that can serve as a desk when needed? Furniture that’s multi-functional will serve you well.
Furnish a small room with only the essential furniture. Look for the most important pieces that you need and keep it simple. If you try and cram and jam the space with all sorts of chairs and side tables, you’ll only lose impact for your bigger pieces. In many cases, less is more when it comes to furniture.
If you are buying a dining room table, consider purchasing one that has a leaf in the middle. Doing so will allow you to fit the table into a smaller space, but you can also extend the leaf when you have company over and need more seating. You can always store the extra chairs in a garage or basement when you are not using them.
Examine each pillow on your sofa and chair before buying. Look to see if the covers are removable. If the covers are removable, read the laundering instructions to see if the piece must be dry cleaned. This is something that should be taken into consideration when purchasing living room furniture.
Bring photos of the room you are buying for with you. Sometimes you need the visual help to get your imagination working. Those pictures will be a big help as you consider different pieces. Plus, they may inspire one of the sales people in the store to show you a piece you may not have considered otherwise.
Most places that sell furniture will have some items on clearance to make room for new items. You can get big savings on buying these items even though they are in perfect condition and may be almost identical to newer models. There are also outlet stores that specialize in closeouts and clearance items so be sure to take a look at their unique and everchanging inventory
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