Finding the Right Furniture
Posted by Michael Martell on Friday, March 29, 2013
Under: jackson furniture
If you are looking for the right sofas and couches, don’t worry. While it may seem like an insurmountable task, it’s not impossible. Millions of people find the sofa or couch of their dreams and so will you. There are many ways to find the sofa you want. Good brands like Broyhill or Jackson furniture can be found in many good stores. You may want to drive out to your nearest store and look for one. But, before you do leave, make sure you take measurements first. You’ll have to measure the area where you want to place your sofa or couch to make sure it fits. Then you will have to make sure that it fits the area, and you have enough space to walk around (at least 12 inches is good). You also should remember to measure the doorways and entryways, as you also want to make sure that your new couch can even get into the door.
Next, you should go to the store and look around at the available sofas. Make sure they carry well-known brands, like A Jackson furniture in their inventory so you know it is a good store. You should make sure you check out the quality of the stuff. First, try to check the frame (ask a sales associate for help). Find out that it’s made of. Hardwood that’s been dried in a kiln is the best kind of frame. The hardwood (like oak) is placed in a kiln with high temperatures, drying it out so it doesn’t retain moisture and make it stronger. Soft woods are a cheaper alternative, but do know that after a few years (five or so) it can begin to warp, so unless you only need a cheap sofa for until that time, it’s best for you to buy hardwood. Next, make sure you also check the construction.
Frames usually consist of several parts and must be joined together. These parts should be joined using screws or wooden dowels, and then glued together. If they are only glued together, then chances are they will not last very long. Jackson furniture, for example, features this and other strong joining methods to ensure that it lasts very long. Also, try to check the springs. They should feel firm and give you the support you need. The stuffing is also quite important. You want high-resilient foam so you know that it will last a long time and give you the support you need.
Next, you should go to the store and look around at the available sofas. Make sure they carry well-known brands, like A Jackson furniture in their inventory so you know it is a good store. You should make sure you check out the quality of the stuff. First, try to check the frame (ask a sales associate for help). Find out that it’s made of. Hardwood that’s been dried in a kiln is the best kind of frame. The hardwood (like oak) is placed in a kiln with high temperatures, drying it out so it doesn’t retain moisture and make it stronger. Soft woods are a cheaper alternative, but do know that after a few years (five or so) it can begin to warp, so unless you only need a cheap sofa for until that time, it’s best for you to buy hardwood. Next, make sure you also check the construction.
Frames usually consist of several parts and must be joined together. These parts should be joined using screws or wooden dowels, and then glued together. If they are only glued together, then chances are they will not last very long. Jackson furniture, for example, features this and other strong joining methods to ensure that it lasts very long. Also, try to check the springs. They should feel firm and give you the support you need. The stuffing is also quite important. You want high-resilient foam so you know that it will last a long time and give you the support you need.
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Michael Martell has been in the furniture business almost his whole life, every since he started working summers as a teenager in his grandfather's furniture store in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating high school, he worked full-time for the family business, while he completed a bachelor's degree in Advertising and Marketing at St. Cross College. He moved to New York to do Marketing for a large corporation, but eventually he returned to the family business where he helps his two older sisters run the store, while working on his MBA.
