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Choosing the right furniture
By Jeff Lakie
The furniture in a person's home says a lot about personal style and
taste. In effect, most of us spend endless hours searching for the
perfect piece of furniture before we actually make a purchase. With
the availability of furniture from so many different time periods and
schools of design, the choice can sometimes be daunting.
Furniture can reflect many personality characteristics, from fun and
flirty to classy and sophisticated to modern and edgy. How do you
choose the right piece?
Showrooms generally sort furniture by room, and within these rooms
the pieces are further distinguished by style. If you are looking for a
Chippendale sofa, for example, you will certainly find it with living
room furniture, but it probably won't be placed next to the black suede
chaise. Sometimes it can take a lot of patience to browse through
furniture showrooms. Because your furniture will brand you, though, it
will be worth your while to take your time and wait until you find
what's right for you.
There has a been a trend recently toward ¡°studio furniture.¡± This
furniture is built in a studio environment, not by a large factory
manufacturer, and therefore tends to be more unique. Studio furniture
makers view themselves as artists or craftsmen. Many learn their craft
not through apprenticeship but through university-level design and art
courses. Of course, original style often equals higher prices. Just as we
pay more for designer clothing, we pay more for carefully crafted
furniture. Studio furniture tends to be more contemporary but may be
influenced by more traditional furniture styles.
Many buyers are drawn to antiques. Antique furniture often creates a
regal air in a home. If combined creatively with more modern pieces,
antiques can add flavor to even a contemporary styled room. Mixing
and matching different styles of furniture is quite fashionable these
days, if done correctly.
Regardless of style, it is imperative that the furniture you choose is
solidly built. Spending a little more may be worth your while if the
furniture is made with better materials, as it will prove more durable in
the long run. There is always room for practicality in a furniture
purchase.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of Furniture Resources a website providing information on Furniture
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