This article aims to inform and help you recognize a good piece of furniture and differentiate between a poor quality and flimsy piece of furniture and the genuine article; so you can make a wise and informed decision when buying a wooden piece of furniture.
Home decoration is included among the top priorities of socially active people. Due to the many changes in furniture options in recent years, people now have a wider choice and a more quality choice in the furniture they buy. Among the best options of furniture experts are those made of wood.
Furniture can add value to your home; especially if it is a piece of rustic pine, oak, cedar or cherry for example. And if you are a lover of designer furniture, custom furniture can be a real turn-on. If you want your home to be representative of your personality and who you are, custom-made upholstered chairs might be an example of what you’re looking for. Some quality wooden furniture can be considered masterpieces; as such, it takes a lot of work and craftsmanship to produce them.
Hardwood is the most preferred option when making furniture. It is available in many natural colors, ranging from the darkest to the lightest shades. Hardwood is the most durable type of wood among those used to make furniture. Another advantage is that hardwood is very low maintenance and requires minimal care due to its strength and sturdiness.
Some wooden furniture dealers sell counterfeits, so be very careful when buying an expensive designer or custom piece of furniture from a dealer that has emerged on the market. As a general rule of thumb, when looking to buy wooden furniture, the heavier the better, as heavier wooden furniture is an indication of strength and quality. So before you buy a piece of furniture, see if you can get it up first. If it has a considerable weight, you will know that it is a genuine piece.
You should also consider examining any furniture made from wood before you buy it. You may be surprised to learn on examination that some pieces have protruding nails, cuts and bruises, and even a few other flaws. If you gently run your hand over the surface of the furniture, before you buy it, you will be able to spot such defects and thus waste a huge amount of your hard-earned money.
If on inspection you find that the furniture has a minor defect that can be easily corrected, you can ask the dealer for a discount. The dealer is likely to be happy to win you a new customer, and he’ll also be happy to oblige, since his reputation is on the line.