You don't want to spend a lot of money on bedroom furnishings. However, you do not want to break the bed because it was purchased at a low price. You don't have to choose between quality and price, or between quality and affordability. However, you must keep your eyes open and your expectations in check. There are a plethora of furniture makers who will gladly part with a furniture fool's money.
Why Is Craftsmanship in Bedroom Furniture So Important?
Why does it appear that bedroom furniture wears out before the rest of the room's furniture? Because it is utilized more regularly and extensively than any other piece of furniture in the house.
Frequent use is a given
For many people, bedroom furniture will be used more frequently than furniture in other rooms. Even if you work all day and never turn on the television, you'll start and end the day in bed.
Heavy use
In the middle of the night or first thing in the morning, no one is a gentle creature.
* In the middle of the night, who remembers to use a coaster for a glass of water? If the finish on your nightstand is only sprayed on rather than a genuine varnish, the water glass will leave some fairly unpleasant scars.
* When you press the "snooze" button, your nightstand will shake. Within a few years, if the pieces are only weakly screwed together, there will be some damage.
* The drawers in your bureau will be wrenched open and banged shut. If the drawers are on metal runners rather than plastic runners, you may be able to just yank the drawer out.
* You could, of course, treat the furnishings with care. If that's even conceivable while you're exhausted, it'd be a terrific way to infuse the room with a lot of stress.
Why not make your bedroom nice if you're going to spend a third of your life there?
Discounting Quality Judging Furniture for the Bedroom
In almost any furniture store, you can discover both nice and awful furniture. Furniture stores are similar to vehicle dealerships in this regard. However, some shops are worse than others.
Be especially cautious of any new bedroom furniture lines sold by budget department stores. Kmart and Target, in particular, have tried their hand at furniture with mixed results. According to a recent New York Times report, a professional furniture craftsman examined the "designer" items at Target and discovered numerous reasons to suspect they would not last. Parts that were bolted together but not bonded together are the most concerning.
When parts are just fastened together, they will eventually begin to wiggle. The bolts will loosen as the wriggling continues. The nightstand will then come crumbling down beneath you one day when you press the "snooze" button.
Of course, when it comes to cost, materials are just as crucial as craftsmanship. Everyone understands that hardwood is more expensive than particle board. However, not everyone can immediately recognize particle board. What does it mean to be "oaken"? It doesn't mean anything is oak just because it looks like oak.
Check the materials label on the furniture's tag if every inch of surface is covered in some form of veneer. This type of label should be on every piece of furniture you buy. If you're buying something online, the materials should be listed in the piece's description. If not, look for a new place to do business.
Looking for a quick way to locate well-made affordable bedroom furniture? Look for furniture made by a reputable design firm. An Ethan Allen table purchased in one retailer should be comparable to one purchased in another. These brands are, without a doubt, pricey. You can save money by comparing prices online, just as you would for gadgets or automobiles. You may even order furniture online and have it delivered to your home, just as you would in a physical store.
Just make sure the furniture you select for your bedroom is of good quality, regardless of where you acquire it. After all, it'll be where you'll spend a third of your life.
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