Furniture Tips and Buying Guides
Is there anything in the home more visually prominent, or used more
often, than your furniture? The right furniture pieces bring ambience,
warmth and a sense of personal style to any living space.
Discover the pieces that will work best for you within your budget,
anticipated use and the décor of your home. Join us as we explore different
materials, construction techniques, finishes and more in our exclusive
Furniture Buying Guides. Feel confident in your search for that perfect
sofa, end table or bed with a clear idea of what you want and where to find
it!
We’ll guide you through every step of the furniture buying process, from
selecting a manufacturer, to coordinating your choice with your existing
pieces, to choosing accessories that highlight the beauty and architecture
of your living space. Unearth your personal style with quality Country,
Modern, Contemporary or Tuscan furniture… and more!
You don’t have to go it alone. With guidance and advice from the experts
at Great Priced Furniture, choosing new furniture is painless and
hassle-free!
Quick Jump:
Style Guides – From the
elegant and ageless traditional style to the sleek clean lines of the modern
style,
Find tips and ideas to design the room of your dreams with our
style guides.
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Finding and purchasing the furniture for
your home is a task that cannot be taken lightly! Once you’ve chosen the
perfect pieces to compliment your décor and personal tastes, it is important
to care for them properly, ensuring that they will be in top shape for
years, or even generations, to come.
Our Furniture Guides are packed with the
helpful tips and tools you need to care for your different types of
furniture. From customizing your climate to protect wood furniture, to
conditioning your fine leather pieces, we’ve got you covered!
Wood
Furniture Care – Wooden furniture requires special care and maintenance
to keep the finish beautiful and the structure sound. Learn how to remove
dust and allergens without leaving a harmful residue on your tables and
shelving units. Repair your chairs properly and inexpensively to keep them
stable without damaging them further in the process. Our guide teaches you
to protect, clean and maintain all types of wood furniture.
Upholstery Care – Upholstered furniture
brings warmth, texture and beauty to any living space. However, it can also
attract stains, pet hair and allergens. Use this helpful guide to clean your
upholstered furniture and master safe stain removal techniques. Learn what
to ask the professionals before having them clean your upholstered furniture
for best results and to prevent damage from harsh chemicals or cleaning
procedures.
Leather Furniture Care – For many homeowners, a
leather set is the Holy Grail of all furniture ensembles. If leather is your
style, keep it looking gorgeous with our Leather Care guide’s practical
cleaning techniques, conditioning tips and the do’s and don’ts of stain
removal.
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Furniture is a major investment for any
homeowner. Our convenient guide is designed to assist you in making one of
the most important buying decisions a homeowner will face. Choosing the
right piece is simple with tips and advice from the pros!
Wood Types – With the myriad of grains,
textures, colors and finishes available, its no wonder that choosing just
the right piece of wooden furniture can be a daunting task. Discover which
types of wood are most durable, which require special care and even which
woods offer the most fragrance!
Grades of Leather – You may have an
image of your ideal leather set in your mind – you have the style, color and
size all picked out. However, the most important consideration of all is one
that is often overlooked. Learn about different leather grains and their
durability, patina, dyeing techniques and the pros and cons of each grain in
this helpful guide.
Wood Stains and Finishes – What is the
difference between a stain and a finish? Which will work best in my home?
Learn which wood furniture option works best for the amount of traffic, wear
and sunlight your furniture will be subjected to.
Wood
Veneers – You might have a
predetermined notion that wood veneers represent cheap or shoddily
constructed furniture. Think again! Read this interesting guide to learn how
veneers are better for the environment, how to select a durable veneer piece
and best of all – how you can enjoy stylish furniture without breaking the
bank!
Drawer Construction - This is your
all-inclusive guide to drawer construction; discover which joints are most
durable, which type of construction will give you the most drawer space and
what type of runners will work best for you.
Upholstery and Fabric – Acrylic, Microfiber, wool, cotton… which upholstered piece will fit in best in your
living space? Join us as we investigate different fabric options and their
benefits or flaws. More furniture and decorating resouces.
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