Luxury furniture shopping can be a fun, exhilarating process. From showroom to showroom, you flounder from sectional to sectional, trying to determine which one will stand up to the inevitable wear and tear. You peruse a treasure trove of delicate mirrors crafted with the finest level of detail. Rack by rack, you fill your heart with brilliant colors, patterns, and textures as you consider which fabric might go best for your custom upholstery project.
While you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the choices, this article is designed to remove doubt so you can retain a sense of joy in your upcoming redesign.
Before long, you’ll have the knowledge you need to buy high-quality furniture pieces or even entire collections with a sense of confidence and ease.
Assess Your Needs
Create a roadmap for your shopping trip. Have you adequately measured all of the areas in your home that you plan to place new furniture and accessories? Have you created a list of the items you want to look for?
Before even setting foot in a glamorous showroom, consider everything from wall sizes, your fireplace, any artwork you don’t want to move, and even last month’s wine stain on the carpet that you need to hide. Having an observant mindset is so important, as you want to be sure that any new purchase you make fits cohesively in your space.
Seek Inspiration Online
Thank goodness for the internet, because it can be an incredible resource. Visit our Pinterest boards to take a peek at carefully curated collections centered on different design styles.
You can also use the web to comparison shop, get ideas, and view pictures. One thing you can’t do though, is know exactly what you’re purchasing, if you buy online.
It’s important to see, touch, and experience the furniture for yourself before handing over your credit card. Especially if you’re spending upwards of one thousand dollars or more on an item.
Consider Your Lifestyle
Your design style is ultimately a reflection of your personality. But on a practical note, your lifestyle should also be taken into account. So who are you?
Coastal Casual – Light, airy, and laid-back with a lighter color palette and floral or nautical accents
European Classics – With stone and earth carvings, this style represents a worldly, well-traveled life
Executive – Enterprising style with fine finishes and a work-from-home level of functionality
Modern Contemporary – Up-to-date fabrics and designs with a very minimalist twist
Soft and Romantic – Lace, soft fabrics, and floral notes
Traditional – Solid, long-lasting, and sturdy. These are the pieces that will transition from generation to generation.
Learn more about some of these styles in depth in our blog post about defining your décor style.
Book A Complimentary Design Consultation
Let our designers be your ally when you put together a total room plan! Our amazing team will help you do all of the following and more:
- They’ll assess your needs and bring you heaps of solutions
- Determine the best furniture and accessories to buy that are within your budget
- Advise you on all the other details, like lighting, textures, color, and more
- Save you time and energy through their professional skills and resources
- Consult with you in the comfort of your own home, or in one of our five West Coast Living showrooms.
Learn more about our design team.
Now, with a plan in place, a sense of your personal style, and a team to help you put it all together, you’ll be well on your way to a successful furniture shopping experience.
