If you head out to a modern furniture store to purchase a piece of furniture for your home, there are important tips that you need to consider before you purchase anything. JMD Furniture would like to help you with 7 tips that can make your shopping experience at a modern furniture worthwhile.

Test your measurements using a blue tape

You don’t want to purchase a piece of furniture only to find that it does not fit in your home. That is why it is important to measure the dimension that you need beforehand. You will most likely find a piece of furniture incredibly lovely to look at in the store, but in reality, it might not fit where you need to put it in your home. When purchasing at the furniture store, place a blue tape in your room to picture how the item’s dimension will fit in the space.

Avoid going for items that match

Although it is great to get furniture that complements the walls and other items in the living room, avoid getting too “matchy” with items because it can become too much. Always look for the perfect balance that makes your room look beautiful or artistic; remember, opposites attract.

Go for the sample swatches (Always)

The sofa may look amazing when you see it in the showroom, but it may not complement your home items very well, especially if you consider the color of the sofa. To get around this issue, ask the attendant at the furniture store for some sample fabric swatches so that you can get a good idea of how the furniture will look in your home. Though a small fee may be charged for this exercise, it is better to spend $10 to go with a few samples, than get stuck with a sofa that cost $500 and it does not complement well with your living room.

Always remember to include style in your choice

Although some of us want to make a statement with the furniture we get, it does not mean that you really have to go all out and get big things. If you have a large room, avoid going for few pieces that are large, instead, mix it all up. Remember that not every piece needs to be of the same scale, all you need to figure out is how the large and the small pieces complement each other in the room.

Have a good plan on how to get the furniture inside

If you live in an apartment, always ask yourself how you are going to get the furniture into your house. You can begin by asking the apartment supervisor to give you access to the apartment elevator. Another alternative is that you will find furniture vendors breaking off a piece of furniture into its constituent parts and then once they are in your house, they can be fit back together. This helps to avoid looking for ways to get the furniture to your house through the narrow corridors and doors. Although a piece of furniture can be great, if it can’t get to your house safely, it’s better to be safe than sorry and not waste a lot of money acquiring it.

Purchase the rug in the brick and motor store

Modern furniture stores have an online presence to allow buyers to get their items without heading to the store. But when you want to buy rugs or textiles, JMD furniture recommends that you better do it in person. It is very tough for a computer screen to tell you all about these items. You might picture an item having a red color, but in reality, it is maroon in color. You can also miss getting the right texture. A rug that looks fuzzy might be just a pattern in reality.

In summary, a lot goes into making a good purchase. Instead of looking at the shortcuts, always take time to ensure that you are getting the right piece of furniture.