How to shop for furniture

How to Shop for Furniture

There are many ways to source furniture for your home, but visiting a showroom is a great opportunity to see pieces in person and as well as gather invaluable inspiration for pairing different items together.

Experiment with Combinations

Think outside the box when it comes to using furniture pieces. Here are three ideas for how to make the same table work in different scenarios.

Console table in a hallway

Style with: Symmetrical lighting either side, a tray for post and use the drawers for keys.

Dressing table in a bedroom

Style with: An elegant slipper chair, a tabletop mirror and pretty candles.

A desk in a home office

Style with: Task lighting, decorative box files and a utilitarian desk chair.

What you choose to pair with the piece and how you style it will give the context.

Remember, you can always enquire about different finishes – often, furniture pieces can be made available in a range of woods or colours, and you can choose which will work best for your scheme.

Furniture Has a Whole Life Ahead of It

There are two ways of furniture shopping: either you are looking for a specific item for a room or you're buying more generally for a bigger house project. In both instances, you should always keep in mind that the piece(s) should be able to move with you or your client to future homes, or be switched into different rooms. This is not only an economical way to shop but also a more sustainable approach.

Sourcebook

Swirl jug

Agraria air essence

Alice chair

Tini table

Jennifer chair

Chopin bench

Munro chair

Lunar table lamp

Mickey end table

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Desks