Let’s face it–nice furniture can be expensive! This is especially true if you are trying to keep up with the latest styles. One great way to save money on furniture in a room is to buy versatile pieces. The more uses a piece has, the longer you will be able to keep it and you will end up paying less money on your furniture in the long run. Here are some tips to choosing furniture than can last a lifetime:
Choose multi-functional pieces. Purchase pieces of furniture that can have more than one function. Instead of buying a traditional coffee table, for example, consider an ottoman that can be used as a table and has additional storage space. A set of drawers can be used in nearly every room of the house. You can use the drawers to hold linens and table settings in the dining room, videos or games in the family room, or of course clothing in the bedroom. The more functions your furniture has, the more likely you’ll be able to keep it for a longer period of time. As you redesign rooms, you can move a multi-functional piece from one place to another.
Choose timeless items. If you are interested in keeping up with styles but don’t want to spend too much money, make sure your most expensive pieces are timeless. Instead of buying a sofa with a modern pattern and shape, you should buy a solid-colored sofa in a classic design. Years later your sofa will not need to be replaced because it is out of style. Use inexpensive accents like wall hangings or throw pillows to achieve the modern look you are going for. These items cost a lot less to update as your style changes.
Choose neutral colors. If you are one that likes to change the look of your room from time to time, make sure your expensive furniture items are in neutral colors. Use accents to add the colors you are looking for. This way, you can change the colors in a room inexpensively and without buying new furniture.
Use a similar design throughout your home. You may want to consider purchasing items from room to room throughout your home that work well together. For instance, if your wooden furniture is all the same color, you can more easily interchange your pieces and redesign your rooms. If you move a desk from the office into a bedroom it will still match the bedroom decor.
Keep these tips in mind when you are furniture shopping and you could save a bundle on furnishing your home!