So... I went shopping for furniture today. For the first time. Ever. How on earth are you supposed to know what to buy?? I don't know what I'm going to like in 10 years, so why should I try to find a good quality couch that will last that long? On the other hand, I don't want to buy cheap furniture that falls apart when the (future) kids jump on it. And what color? A friend told me to get a colorful couch to bring life into the room. But what if I get sick of it? You know that at some of these stores, you can custom-pick every aspect of the sofa, including the shape of the arms, the shape and color of the legs, the shape of the back, the number of cushions, and (of course) the fabric and color. HOLY CANOLY that is too many choices!! Any feedback on this would be greatly appreciated.
Here's a sectional I really liked a lot, at Bassett. But like I said, today was only the first trip in what I anticipate to be a multi-trip endeavor. Leave your helpful (or not) comments below.
I realize that there are bigger problems in the world, than what kind of furniture to buy. This is simply the problem I'm choosing to focus on for the moment.
Here's a sectional I really liked a lot, at Bassett. But like I said, today was only the first trip in what I anticipate to be a multi-trip endeavor. Leave your helpful (or not) comments below.
My very first real furniture shopping was at Bassett, too! And yeah, we had to pick out every little aspect of the couch. No helpful advise from here, though. I still find furniture shopping overwhelming. You should take David with you... he loves it. You'll find something great, though. You have good taste -- can't imagine you ending up with anything seriously regrettable.
ReplyDeleteThanks :). Oh yeah, I forgot you said that sofa was from Bassett. I like it :).
ReplyDeletehmm. No help from me either. I buy my furniture cheap as free :) as is evidenced by most of our furniture purchases. But... if I were going to buy a couch, I would get one from Crate and Barrell or from Ikea. Both have removable/washable slipcovers for their couches so you can buy a couple in several colors. It's like the way I go clothes shopping.
ReplyDeleteI love that couch! Have you been to Weirs yet? I think they have great prices on high quality furniture. If I had money it is where I would shop.
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