Skip the Chain Stores in Reno – Your Next Sofa is Waiting at The Find!
- April 27, 2017 by The Find in Furniture Buying Tips
A sofa is a big purchase – for good reason! It makes a design statement, it’s where you’ll curl up for movie nights, and it’s most likely going to cost you a good chunk of change. Today, we’re sharing tips for buying a sofa and explaining why you should skip the chain stores in Reno. Your next sofa is waiting at The Find!
Scale is Everything
It’s so easy to see a beautiful sofa on a showroom floor and decide it’s perfect. But failing to measure a sofa and your space at home is a rookie mistake. Soaring ceilings and expansive warehouses play tricks with your eyes. Just because it looks like it will fit doesn’t mean it really will, so be sure to get some dimensions.
Just as you don’t want to go too big with a sofa, you don’t want to go too small, either. You have to work with your space and the furniture pieces you already have, as well.
Give it a Test Run
This is the big problem with sofa shopping online. How can you buy a sofa without sitting on it first? You’re testing for things like comfort, ease of getting in and out, arm height, depth, cushion softness, all the things that make a sofa perfect (or not) for you. Buying a sofa is a very subjective experience, so test out a few different styles and you’ll be in a better position to decide what really matters to you.
Be Realistic
That fabric may be gorgeous, sure, but will it hold up in your home? Be realistic about your lifestyle. If you have kids and pets, you can still find something beautiful with upholstery that’s up to the challenge – that’s why Revolution fabric was invented!
Consider color, too. Taking fabric swatches home will let you choose something that works with your wall colors and existing furnishings. Avoid trends and go with something that you really, truly like. You’re probably going to be living with it for a while!
Buy the Best Quality You Can Afford
Everyone has a budget, but buying the best quality sofa you can afford means you won’t be stuck replacing it again in just a few years. When you err on the side of quality, you really will save money in the long run. A cheap sofa will lose its shape, comfort and good looks faster than you can believe. And if the frame is shoddy, you may end up dealing with legs and arms that aren’t steady. Remember that West Elm nightmare?
Now that you’re armed with these tips, why should you skip the chain stores? If you want something beautiful, amazingly comfortable and undeniably stylish, well, that’s why! Our sofas are incredibly high quality and you can customize configuration, detailing, fabric – all of it. Find something perfect for your home and your life. You’ll find your next sofa at The Find! Come in Thursday, Friday and Saturday and see for yourself.