What to Look for When Buying Furniture Online
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Buying furniture online may be exciting as well as frustrating. With just a click on your computer at home, one can browse from thousands of possibilities, but sometimes it is best to know how to look, so you may get the perfect furniture for the space, for your style, and for your pocket. This will guide you to the most significant points in purchasing furniture online from measuring your spaces to evaluating your materials and the return policies.
Measure Your Space
Then remeasure your space then have someone double-check you. Furniture that doesn’t fit could be the easiest thing to avoid with a little help of painters tape but happens too often. Once I find a piece I love, I use painters tape to place the same size footprint in the spot it will be. This is helpful when both adding a single piece or doing a full room redo.
Check the Return Policy
This is the exact reason I keep going back to Joybird. They have a 365 in-home trial. Clearly, they feel good about their product that they will let you customize a piece of furniture, add it to your home for a year to make sure you are satisfied with how it holds up before fully committing. Not to mention if you are not satisfied within 14 days they will even schedule a return, free of charge. For large items, that’s a huge plus.
Order Swatches
Fabric is sometimes the hardest thing to gauge from a computer screen. And being able to touch it and see the true colors from a swatch kit is always worth being patient and waiting for that fabric before making a decision. I knew when I was looking for my sofas I wanted something a little different and bolder than what I was used to. I couldn’t just buy something after seeing it on Instagram because filters change everything. So I ordered a swatch kit from Joybird and was able to see each color and texture. I already have the chairs picked out that go with my pink sectional.
Read the Reviews
Nothing helps more than being able to see the product in someone’s house, not just the professional photos on a website. Being able to read real people’s pros and cons helps decipher if the product is worth it or not. Keep in mind though that people are more likely to leave bad reviews than good. But when a company openly shares their reviews and wants you to leave one, you know they have good stuff.
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Knowing Where It’s Made and Avoiding Places That Use Chemicals
A lot of the furniture stores online source from places overseas that mass-produce your items with little regard to your health and well-being. So knowing where it’s made and whether or not it is full of harmful chemicals is a plus. I mean, my family and I spend a lot of time on the couch so I want it to be as clean as possible. One thing to always ask is if the products contain harsh chemicals or if fabrics and foams contain any flame retardants. Joybird’s furniture is all made by hand in Mexico with no use of harsh chemicals or flame retardants, so I can take a nap on the couch with the kids and know they aren’t being harmed.
Materials Used
There are several ways to determine if this is a solid piece of furniture that will last. One thing I always search for is the weight of a sofa. Back in the day when I was still learning, I ordered a sofa that weighed 84 lbs. For a frame of reference, this was a sofa that people needed to sit on (and actually sleep on as well), and it weighed less than half my body weight alone. Clearly, that’s not going to be very stable.
If the weight of an item isn’t listed, look for actual materials. For instance, my Braxton Sleeper Sofa from Joybird is made out of kiln-dried hardwood that is responsibly sourced wood. So not only is it solid wood, but they also love the earth! Win-win. Not to mention the lighter the piece of furniture, the more it’s going to scoot all over the room.
Conclusion
Navigating the world of buying furniture online can be simple and rewarding when you know what to prioritize. From checking dimensions and return policies to assessing materials and reviews, these tips ensure you invest in furniture that complements your lifestyle and home. For a reliable shopping experience, consider Forever Homes Outlet, a trusted destination offering high-quality, stylish furniture designed to meet your needs. Happy shopping!