I know this goes against overtaking you think about retail sales people, but if you get the right sales person in a furniture store, use him or her. Your furniture sales person can be your greatest resource when it comes to your furniture shopping experience. He or she should be able to help you with not only choosing furniture, but also learning about it. I know that as a salesperson, I actually enjoyed the opportunities to help people more than those lay down write 'em up sales.
Inside Furniture had a
post a few days back where sales people in furniture were referred to as a furniture counselor, and I find that refreshing. I also find it is the trend in retail furniture sales; sales people are becoming less pushy and more helpful. They are on your side rather than it being you against them. There was
a second post at Inside Furniture where the idea of the internet with furniture marketing comes into play. I think it is certainly worth a read if you are planning to shop for furniture. It will give you a feel for the retailers' side of the online furniture industry.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
