TIPS ON BUYING WOODEN AND
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
Buying furniture is similar
to buying a piece of artwork. The first criteria is to buy
something you enjoy. And full enjoyment of your new
furniture means considering your taste, your lifestyle, and
of course, your budget.
Gobeil's Furniture Galleries is and always has been
committed to helping you find exactly what you want. With
that in mind, Gobeil's offers the following tips on what to
look for as you browse:
Checklist for Buying Wood Furniture:
- Doors and drawers fit well
- Drawers have glides and stops
- Drawers glide easily when pulled
- Drawers have dust panels
- Drawers corners are joined securely
- Insides of drawers are smooth and snag-free
- Long shelves have center supports
- Doors swing easily, no squeaking or rubbing
- Long doors are attached with sturdy hinges
- Hardware is secure and strong
- Hardware is free of rough edges
- Any interior lights should operate easily
- Entertainment units have holes for cords/plugs
- Heavy balanced feeling when table is rocked
- Table leaves fit properly
- Table leaves match grain & finish of table
- Finish feels smooth to the touch
- Distressed finishes have randomly space dark marks
Checklist for Buying Upholstered Furniture:
- Seats are comfortable
- Backs are free of bumps and hard spots
- Frame is sturdy, doesn't creak or wobble
- Frame sits squarely on floor
- Frame and corners are well-padded
- Corners are braced and glued
- Seams and welts are straight
- Patterns and stripes match at seams
- Patterns are centered
- Cushions fit snugly
- Buttons are sewn on securely
- Heavy-duty pieces covered in tightly-woven, durable fabric
- Mechanism on recliners and sleep sofas work smoothly
- Heavy balanced feeling when table is rocked
- Metal parts are smooth with no sharp edges
- Gold UFAC hangtag denoting resistance to cigarette ignition
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