Gone are the days when you had to buy what furniture your local
furniture store had in supply. Today you can order exactly the
kind of furniture you want. Largely,
buying furniture is a matter of personal taste, limited though
by practical considerations like size of the room and the general
climateof the area you stay in.
Low lustre woods like pine and cane and light finishes suggest
a casual atmosphere. Highly polished dark woods like mahogany,
teak and walnut and dark finishes suggest a formal atmoshere.
Before you buy furniture, measure the dimensions of the space
where you intend to place it. Then measure the piece to see
that it fits. Regarding the quality: *Check if the wood is of
the good quality you want. *See that the finish is even throughout
and the wood grains match across the pieces. See that the piece
stands squarely on the floor. *The joints should be firm and
tight (fitted with screws in case of cupboards, etc.). Uneven
joints and glue indicate sloppy workmanship. *Check if movable
parts like drawers fit well. The wood inside, beneath and behind
the drawers should be sanded to a smooth finish. *Hardware like
hinges, latches and handles should be tightly and securely fixed.
In upholstered furniture, the cloth used should be thick and
closely woven, the patrterns should match all around and seams
should be straight without loose fastening. *Sit on the chair
or sofa to see that it is comfortable.
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