Most furniture purchases fall in to the big-ticket category, and that means it’s a good idea to avoid some of the most common mistakes people make, regardless of age, location or social status. Here’s the good news. Once you know what to avoid, it’s easy to make your next furniture purchase a great buy.

• Forgetting to Measure the Space First

When you’re ready for that dreamy new sofa or the perfect circular table for your breakfast nook, measurements matter. Don’t buy the piece of your dreams, only to have those dreams shattered when the delivery guys are unable to get fit it through your front door. When it comes to measuring, don’t limit it to the area of the room alone. You need to account for doorways and possibly for hallways and staircases too.

At a place like The Find, this is especially important. Our soaring ceilings can play a visual trick, leading you to believe that pieces are smaller than they really are. When you get them home, you may be surprised at the scale of something that seemed so much smaller in the store.

• Ignoring Scale Until It’s Too Late

Failing to account for scale and how a piece will fit into the space at home in terms of size and the furniture you already own is another critical misstep. At The Find, many of our furniture pieces are arranged into little vignettes. True, it makes things look nice and organized, but it’s also to help potential customers get an idea of scale. Comparing one piece against another can give you an idea of how they’ll work at home.

• Failing to Consider Color

You don’t need to obsess over the perfect shade of cream for that new sofa, but be clear that colors that don’t look like much in the showroom can be way too much in your own home. The Find has swatches you can take to get a true sense of how colors and patterns and textures will work in your space.

• Factoring for Real Life

Before you buy, think about how your furniture will be used – and be realistic. Consider kids, pets and snacks, of course, but also consider habits. Are feet on the coffee table a typical scene at your house? If so, beware coffee tables with delicate finishes. Dying for a cream sofa, but worried about sticky fingers and pet hair? You’re in luck – we can help you there! Just make sure to factor for whatever constitutes real life in your house, and buy new furniture accordingly. Luckily, at The Find that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality or style.

• Falling for Fads

Just because you see a certain style everywhere doesn’t mean it’s right for your home and your needs. Buy something that you’ll love for years, not for a season.

• Not Asking for Help

Wondering if a certain piece will fit? Have a design dilemma? Ask us! At The Find, we offer free design consultations, and we have the experience and knowledge to help you find the perfect piece. Let us show you something you may not have considered.

So get out your tape measure, jot down your notes, and head down to The Find Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Whether you need swatches or measurements, we’ve got you covered!

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