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Is Like A Little Black Dress Choosing furniture that looks great today, yet will survive
the changing trends.
Maybe you’re buying your first home.
Or maybe you’re redecorating after your three kids are now
able to drink out of non-sippee cups.
If so, then you’re probably on the hunt for new furniture!
These days, there are a plethora of places you can go to buy furniture,
from Ikea and Target … to Expo and Pottery Barn, and even
couture lines like Baker (www.bakerfurniture.com).
With all these choices, where do you start?
First, figure out what you can truly afford. But face it, there
are some things in life you just can’t be cheap on…
and if you are, you’ll end up replacing it year after year
(spending more in the long run).
For example, if you buy a quality wood dining room table, you’ll
have it for 20 plus years. But … if you buy a DIY model
at a lower-end store, good luck getting even five years out of
it!
Second, check out different stores to see what’s out there,
in your style and taste.
But remember, trends are just that – trends. If you decide
to drop lots of money on a Toile print sofa, make sure that it’s
your favorite style and not just the “in” pattern
of the season.
If you know you’ll grow out of the Toile in a year or two,
buy furniture that’s versatile and that you’ll love
and have for years to come. Then, accent it with accessories in
your favorite style – including vases, trendy knick knacks,
pictures and throw pillows ...
(Most of the sites above also have other accessories to make your
décor unique).
It’ll be easy and cost-effective to change these accessories
in a few years, as you keep up with the evolving styles. And,
it’s important to remember that…
A good piece of furniture is like a little black dress. You can
dress it up or down. It’s timeless and classic and you never
regret having bought it!
-Decorating tip contributed by interior designer Nicole Mann.
P.S. For some brand-name discounted furniture, check out www.overstock.com!
