6 Furniture Shopping Mistakes To Avoid

Are you thinking of buying furniture for your house to give it a makeover this new year? But remember, furniture shopping could be heavy on your pocket, and one wrong decision can wreak havoc with your savings. However, if you follow experts' advice, you can sail through the experience seamlessly.

One-of-a-kind furniture
Is there something called too much uniqueness? There could be if you end up buying your base pieces in crazy patterns or colours. Remember that these base pieces like sofa, beds, tables etc. are usually a one-time buy. So if you pick up something that is really wacky and eye-catching, you might just be stuck with it till it becomes an eyesore. While you might be tempted to pick up something that's all the rage at the moment, try to choose smaller or less expensive pieces. Experts advise sticking to neutrals or basic tones when it comes to base pieces.

Sense and sensibility
You really loved the way your friends had done up their place with exclusive furniture pieces. In particular, you were impressed by the ridiculously fragile furniture that formed the centre pieces. Well, you might be tempted to follow the trend but will it last in the long run? Practical might seem boring but sensible furniture actually offers you more chances to revamp the place than 'impractical' furniture. You can easily layer them up with something colourful and bright (like in case of a beige sofa accessorized with bright cushions) or place some inexpensive but totally artsy decorative item on the table.

Mirror, mirror on the wall
If you have kids in the house, it goes without saying that furniture incorporating a lot of mirror or glasswork should be a big no-no. Those with sharp edges are also not recommended unless you want to tend to wounds and bruises every time.

God is in small details
For those who love to follow the trends, you can finally have your cake and eat it too. There is no written rule that states you have to splurge to make your mark. You can easily pick up small eclectic pieces that reflect your taste as well as highlight your chic designing sense. Small inexpensive homewares can help you keep up with the trends while staying within your budget.

Themed buys
You might have thought it a funny idea to buy an armchair with golf theme or soccer balls printed on it. Well, the moment passed but you're still stuck with something that doesn't fit in with the rest of your classy stuff. A good bit of advice would be to just walk past the section where you can find such eccentric choices. There is just no way that you can make these eyesores look good.

Monochromatic look 
It is so easy to just fall in the trap and choose all your furniture pieces to match. While it's perfectly fine to have some pieces like bed, dresser or chest to match, you can add one or two pieces that will standout too. This adds an interesting angle to the entire space. However, some people tend to carry this to the other extreme. Instead of sticking to one or two standout pieces they tend to go overboard with filling the room with different textures, fabric, styles.
With these basic tips to guide you your next furniture shopping experience is bound to be a hit.