From time to time, the Furniture Guy likes to give you a heads up on something weird or interesting in the furniture industry. The video below represents one of those times.
This upholstry spray paint is apparently available in Australia. I will be emailing this to some of my furniture friends, though, to find out if there is any chance of it coming to the US. Sure, I have questions just like any other furniture shopper, but if it works well at all it would be a great way to refresh the look of an old sofa. I also envision this as being particularly popular in frat houses on college campuses; can you imagine? Painting your furniture a new color for each party?
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the video...I found it fascinating (mainly because the finished product looks pretty even and makes the sofa look nice). Let me know what you think...feel free to comment or to contact the furniture guy at the link on the right side of the page.
Enjoy it!
The Furniture Guy
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Cleaning Microfiber Sofa
I was recently out and about online: checking message boards, reading blogs, and generally seeing what I could see. Anyway, I ended up answering a question at Yahoo Answers about furniture that works best for people with children.
The answser was two main materals: leather and microfiber. While I have spend a lot of time on this blog talking about leather and leather care, I have not spent a whole lot of time on microfiber care. While microfiber is, of course, wonderfully stain resistant, you still need to be able to clean it.
To that end, I thought I would share this video. It is a video from Ashley, but the information is good for all microfiber furniture.
Remember, there is no such thing as perfect furniture or perfectly stain resistant furniture. However, if you know how to properly care for it and know how to properly clean it, microfiber is just about as close as furniture gets.
Good Furniture Shopper REsource
Whether you are planning to buy discount furniture or high end pieces, you know that The Furniture GUy puts a lot of emphasis on being prepared before you buy. One of my number one rules is measure and plan and measure and plan.
A nice resource I found is this room planner. It allows you to plan out a room and see how much space you are going to have. This can be a nice first step in planning your purchase. Beyond that, you will need to measure doorways and hallways to make sure furniture can spin, turn, and be walked everywhere it needs to. Then, once in the store, make sure your furniture sales rep helps you with accurate measurements and information that will help you have a smooth delivery.
I will be back later with more.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
A nice resource I found is this room planner. It allows you to plan out a room and see how much space you are going to have. This can be a nice first step in planning your purchase. Beyond that, you will need to measure doorways and hallways to make sure furniture can spin, turn, and be walked everywhere it needs to. Then, once in the store, make sure your furniture sales rep helps you with accurate measurements and information that will help you have a smooth delivery.
I will be back later with more.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Video for Wood Discount Furniture Care
Since we are spending a few days here on, specifically, discount furniture, I thought I should keep my eyes open for useful videos and resources for caring for that furniture. Discount furniture, even of the best quality, needs to be cared for. Upkeep is important for the longevity of any piece of furniture, but with discount furniture it becomes even more crucial.
This video is a DIY video about veneer repair. As you know, veneers are a necessity with wood furniture, but on occasion there will be seperation or splitting. Being able to repair such problems can go a long way in helping you keep that discount furniture piece looking new longer.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
This video is a DIY video about veneer repair. As you know, veneers are a necessity with wood furniture, but on occasion there will be seperation or splitting. Being able to repair such problems can go a long way in helping you keep that discount furniture piece looking new longer.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Finding Discount Furniture Locally
Now that thanks to yesterday’s post, hopefully you know what questions to ask once you find discount furniture that you want to make sure is of good quality. However, there is still that little problem of FINDING the discount furniture in the first place. Today, we can start with just what you can do locally. Online discount furniture is a whole other market, and you may want to look where you can touch and see the furniture in person anyway. Here are a few tips, then, that can help you find not only discount furniture, but also hopefully quality discount furniture.
Check Local Discount Furniture Retailers:
The first place to look is on your TV, in your local paper, and on local websites. Most every major metropolitan market has a variety of discount furniture retailers selling new discount furniture. How, though, do you know who is really a discount retailer? Start off shopping by price, then use your questions and intuition…as well as the Furniture Guy…to determine whether or not they are a quality discount retailer.
Watch your paper, especially during holidays and big weekends, for doorbuster items at local retailers. Doorbusters are a discount furniture retailer staple. They are usually limited availability items that are sold at very low prices. They are often small pieces (hope chests, RTA furniture pieces, and maybe even the occasional small dinette set. The whole point is to put them near the front, advertise them well, price them very low, and get you, the customer, into the store. Where I worked, we usually actually took a loss in profit on doorbusters. That alone is a reason to keep an eye out for them when you need small discount furniture pieces.
Additionally, to make sure you are seeing the right dealers, watch the papers and TV ads to see that the prices really are as low as the screaming guy on the tv says. Compare like items (you don’t always have to compare “apples to apples” if you are going to be looking at the furniture in person since local stores rarely carry the same manufacturers. It is easier to advertise “price matching” that way).
If you are unsure, you can ask around about the experiences people you know have had with local discount furniture stores (in fact, you can use such word of mouth inquiry for all discount furniture hunting you do). Additionally, make a quick call to your local BBB or check their website to make sure there are no glaring problems with the retailer.
Watch Your Local Classifieds for Discount and Used Furniture
Your local paper undoubtedly is loaded with classified ads. Just make it part of your daily routine to check out “for sale” items. You know: sip your coffee, eat your toast, read the sports, and then check out the classifieds. From time to time you will may stumble on a wonderful used piece at a great price.
Used furniture is the ultimate in discount furniture. Used furniture that is local is easy to visit and check out. You can feel it, see it, and check the condition so that you know it is quality discount furniture.
Check the REAL Message Boards
Many supermarkets and big chain retail non-furniture stores have local posting bulletin boards. Watch them for yard sales featuring furniture and individual pieces people are looking to unload. You can get some deeply discounted furniture that way as well!
Check LOCAL Websites
Before we venture into how to find quality discount furniture online, we are talking local. There is, though, always the hybrid of the local website. Do a quick search or keep your “ears open” for local message boards or sites that may offer used items, such as furniture, for sale.
Check out this discount furniture shopping advice from an earlier post!
Start Your Search for Discount Furniture, and Bring at least 3 Little Questions
I know that when I was being advised about job interviews back in college, I was told to always ask questions. Strangely enough, I think that the quality discount furniture shopping process is not all that different from a job interview in that you should come with questions. Finding discount furniture is easy, but finding quality discount furniture takes some work. In the end, though, the work is worth it; you will end up saving money and still have quality pieces to decorate your living room, bedroom, or dining room.
Going back to what I said before, though, one thing you need as you start your quest for quality discount furniture is a list of questions – a list of the right questions. Once you have found a piece or two that have the aesthetic you are looking for and a price you like, it is time to ask yourself, the salesperson, your BBB, or anyone you can get a reliable answer from the questions on your list (you can even ask The Furniture Guy with his new contact form on the upper right hand part of the blog and I will give you a reliable answer if I have access to the information). Having trouble coming up with your list of quality discount furniture questions? Why it just so happens I have 3 recommendations for you below:
1. What is the construction of this piece like?
If you find a piece that looks the way you want (color and style) and is the right price, you have definitely found your discount furniture, but the next step is to decide if it is quality discount furniture. Find out what types of woods are used,what types of foam are used in the cushions, etc etc. If you aren’t sure what answers you should be looking for, The Furniture Guy has a few posts in the history that can help:
-8 Way Hand Tied vs. Pirelli Webbing in a sofa
-What to look for in wood furniture: solids and veneers
-Selecting a sofa (some duplicate info from the 8 way hand tied and Pirelli webbing post)
2. Why is this piece so much less expensive than others I have seen that are similar?
So you found a piece that you suspect may just be quality discount furniture. Again, if it is the price you like and the look you like, then you may just be right. However, like in question 1, the part that is often most difficult is determining if the piece is well made, determining if it is a quality piece. If the piece is used, the answer is often obvious, and that is certainly a good way to come up with a piece of quality discount furniture. The answer you are looking for is basically one that does not include anything that implies the piece might be made of less than quality materials. However, good answers might include that the store takes lower margins on their furniture (many furniture retailers use a formula of (cost + shipping) X 2 = retail price), it might be that the store buys for themselves in bulk and thus get lower prices themselves, or it could even be that the store cuts costs somewhere else (delivery, commissions, floor space, etc.).
3. Does this piece of furniture come with a warranty or any sort of guarantee?
When you buy discount furniture, you are likely going to be told that it is quality discount furniture. When in doubt, though, make sure the seller is putting up to prove it. Ask about warranties, repairs, guarantees from the store, the manufacturer, or anyone else. While you may not always be able to get a straight answer on what is inside the furniture, you should make sure that you have recourse for taking care of problems. Warranties and guarantees are good since they are in print and often legally binding.
While there are plenty of other questions you will likely have and that you could ask that would help you feel better about your quality discount furniture purchase, these three should give you a pretty good idea about what you are getting. So with that said, I will be adding posts in the near future about finding quality discount furniture in the first place and then, of course, I will make sure I review how to care for your discount furniture.
I know this was a long one, but I still hope it helps,
The Furniture Guy
Going back to what I said before, though, one thing you need as you start your quest for quality discount furniture is a list of questions – a list of the right questions. Once you have found a piece or two that have the aesthetic you are looking for and a price you like, it is time to ask yourself, the salesperson, your BBB, or anyone you can get a reliable answer from the questions on your list (you can even ask The Furniture Guy with his new contact form on the upper right hand part of the blog and I will give you a reliable answer if I have access to the information). Having trouble coming up with your list of quality discount furniture questions? Why it just so happens I have 3 recommendations for you below:
1. What is the construction of this piece like?
If you find a piece that looks the way you want (color and style) and is the right price, you have definitely found your discount furniture, but the next step is to decide if it is quality discount furniture. Find out what types of woods are used,what types of foam are used in the cushions, etc etc. If you aren’t sure what answers you should be looking for, The Furniture Guy has a few posts in the history that can help:
-8 Way Hand Tied vs. Pirelli Webbing in a sofa
-What to look for in wood furniture: solids and veneers
-Selecting a sofa (some duplicate info from the 8 way hand tied and Pirelli webbing post)
2. Why is this piece so much less expensive than others I have seen that are similar?
So you found a piece that you suspect may just be quality discount furniture. Again, if it is the price you like and the look you like, then you may just be right. However, like in question 1, the part that is often most difficult is determining if the piece is well made, determining if it is a quality piece. If the piece is used, the answer is often obvious, and that is certainly a good way to come up with a piece of quality discount furniture. The answer you are looking for is basically one that does not include anything that implies the piece might be made of less than quality materials. However, good answers might include that the store takes lower margins on their furniture (many furniture retailers use a formula of (cost + shipping) X 2 = retail price), it might be that the store buys for themselves in bulk and thus get lower prices themselves, or it could even be that the store cuts costs somewhere else (delivery, commissions, floor space, etc.).
3. Does this piece of furniture come with a warranty or any sort of guarantee?
When you buy discount furniture, you are likely going to be told that it is quality discount furniture. When in doubt, though, make sure the seller is putting up to prove it. Ask about warranties, repairs, guarantees from the store, the manufacturer, or anyone else. While you may not always be able to get a straight answer on what is inside the furniture, you should make sure that you have recourse for taking care of problems. Warranties and guarantees are good since they are in print and often legally binding.
While there are plenty of other questions you will likely have and that you could ask that would help you feel better about your quality discount furniture purchase, these three should give you a pretty good idea about what you are getting. So with that said, I will be adding posts in the near future about finding quality discount furniture in the first place and then, of course, I will make sure I review how to care for your discount furniture.
I know this was a long one, but I still hope it helps,
The Furniture Guy
Good Video for Discount Wood Furniture Shopper
Oh how The Furniture Guy loves a good furniture video!
Actually, this one is going up because if we are going to start delving into more information on QUALITY discount furniture.
As you may or may not remember, The Furniture Guy site has looked at wood used to build discount furniture as well as the myths surrounding solids and veneers. In this video, Paul Schulman, a furniture maker, demonstrates and reinforces what I have written in the past about wood used in furniture. Frankly, though, Mr. Schulman does it better than The Furniture Guy did (plus, he has a video and a cool looking shop).
Notice the subtle differences between particle board and MDF. OFten times, uneducated furniture shoppers think they are the same thing. Additionally, there is good reinforcement that there is still a myth out there about solid wood furniture ALWAYS being better. As Mr. Schulman points out, it just really depends on what it is used for, and I would add where it is used.
Enjoy the video and as always, I hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Actually, this one is going up because if we are going to start delving into more information on QUALITY discount furniture.
As you may or may not remember, The Furniture Guy site has looked at wood used to build discount furniture as well as the myths surrounding solids and veneers. In this video, Paul Schulman, a furniture maker, demonstrates and reinforces what I have written in the past about wood used in furniture. Frankly, though, Mr. Schulman does it better than The Furniture Guy did (plus, he has a video and a cool looking shop).
Notice the subtle differences between particle board and MDF. OFten times, uneducated furniture shoppers think they are the same thing. Additionally, there is good reinforcement that there is still a myth out there about solid wood furniture ALWAYS being better. As Mr. Schulman points out, it just really depends on what it is used for, and I would add where it is used.
Enjoy the video and as always, I hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Good Furniture Shopper Resource
I want to thank Sara for posting to the site and referring The Furniture Guy to the website http://www.measuredfit.com/. A nice site for those shopping for discount furniture for the office. It is a fairly simple site set up to filter and sort bookshelves on Amazon.com by size, and I think that by now, if you are a reader of this blog, you already know how much The Furniture Guy thinks it is important to measure your furniture before you buy.
While it is important to note that they are an Amazon affiliate, The Furniture Guy figures that the people at measuredfit.com are offering enough of a service to furniture shoppers that it wouldn't hurt to hook them up with a piece of the pie (that you were likely going to buy anyway).
I know there has been a layoff of a couple of days from the furniture guy, but things at the Furniture Guy Estates have been a bit hectic. I will be talking and spending time with some of my friends that are still in the furniture biz, so I should be able to come back with some new thoughts and ideas from them (isn't it awful that furniture people talk shop so much. I mean really, it's FURNITURE!).
The Furniture Guy would like to focus the next few days to a week specifically on discount furniture. With economic worries in the US and with a global trend (the Furniture Guy has Aussie and Brit readers ya know) toward quality discount furniture, it is a good idea to cover that well. Plus, after spending years in the discount furniture business, it is my bread and butter!
Enjoy thanks again to Sara for giving me the heads up on measuredfurniture.com! I look forward to more resources and ideas from my readers in the future.
Hope this all helps,
The Furniture Guy
Always Ask for Best Furniture Pricing
As you may or may not know, I used to work for a furniture retailer. I did my time as both a salesman on the floor as well as a manager for a showroom. During that time and the time since, I learned a lot about furniture retailers and the furniture business.
As today is Martin Luther King Day, my mind goes to thoughts of furniture sales. Furniture sellers will use any excuse to have a sale or event (during a sale, items must be reduced...an event can just be fancy tags and no pricing difference). That means that the price of your furniture can go up or down a lot in a short amount of time. So how do you know when to buy?
The simple answer is to buy your furniture when you are ready for it. If you are worried about missing out a great deal, then ask your salesperson about the pricing policy of the store. Most retailers will give you at least 30 days of price adjustment. That means if your furniture goes on sale or is reduced to clearance price within 30 days of your purchase, they will refund you the difference. Trust me, that is easier for a furniture retailer than dealing with someone returning and rebuying furniture.
If you are concerned, though, just make sure you ask. Then, have your salesperson write that on a business card and sign and date it. This, while not necessarily legally binding, gives you a record of the conversation. With that in hand, you should have no trouble buying your furniture with peace of mind about the pricing.
With tax refunds on their way, spring sales brewing, and many of the three day weekend holidays coming up, knowing your pricing can be valuable. When in doubt, just make sure you ask.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
As today is Martin Luther King Day, my mind goes to thoughts of furniture sales. Furniture sellers will use any excuse to have a sale or event (during a sale, items must be reduced...an event can just be fancy tags and no pricing difference). That means that the price of your furniture can go up or down a lot in a short amount of time. So how do you know when to buy?
The simple answer is to buy your furniture when you are ready for it. If you are worried about missing out a great deal, then ask your salesperson about the pricing policy of the store. Most retailers will give you at least 30 days of price adjustment. That means if your furniture goes on sale or is reduced to clearance price within 30 days of your purchase, they will refund you the difference. Trust me, that is easier for a furniture retailer than dealing with someone returning and rebuying furniture.
If you are concerned, though, just make sure you ask. Then, have your salesperson write that on a business card and sign and date it. This, while not necessarily legally binding, gives you a record of the conversation. With that in hand, you should have no trouble buying your furniture with peace of mind about the pricing.
With tax refunds on their way, spring sales brewing, and many of the three day weekend holidays coming up, knowing your pricing can be valuable. When in doubt, just make sure you ask.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Long, Long Sofa
It is championship weekend in the NFL and the Super Bowl is right around the corner. What that means for furniture shoppers is obvious: football parties. Do you have enough space on your furniture for all your football friends? Will your furniture clean up when wing sauce and nacho cheese ends up on the arm and between the cushions?
Well when it comes to the capacity of your furniture, you will notice that this video gives you a solution. It is obviously not practical, or even real to be honest, but it does fit with the season. Plus, it is the weekend and The Furniture Guy has a lot of home furniture work to do himself (like move some) and cannot dedicate the time to reviews that he can during the week.
So check out this video and just imagine the number of people you could have at your football party to watch the big games. Of course, you would need one huge TV to go with it, so maybe it isn't such a good idea.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Well when it comes to the capacity of your furniture, you will notice that this video gives you a solution. It is obviously not practical, or even real to be honest, but it does fit with the season. Plus, it is the weekend and The Furniture Guy has a lot of home furniture work to do himself (like move some) and cannot dedicate the time to reviews that he can during the week.
So check out this video and just imagine the number of people you could have at your football party to watch the big games. Of course, you would need one huge TV to go with it, so maybe it isn't such a good idea.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Discount Furniture Shopping - Find Value in Even Cheap Furniture
In these post-holiday months, discount furniture shopping may be the only type many of us are able to do. Couple this time of year with a possible recession in the US and you have high demand for things like discount furniture. However, before you run out and pick up just any discount furniture, you should make sure that you have an understanding of how to get the most value for your dollar with this vast segment of furniture.
Find Quality Where You Can
Just because you are buying discount furniture does not mean you have to sacrefice ALL the quality. There are a number of factors that go into furniture being sold at a discount. Through careful research and examination of what you are looking to buy, you can still get decent quality even with discount furniture.
Just like with any other piece you would buy for your home, you should test out and get a feel for any discount furniture you are going to buy. Even if you choose to go the route of used furniture for your discount furniture purchase, I would advise that you either test out the furniture in person or at least make sure there is some recourse if you get a piece that is not going to work for you.
Sit on chairs, lie on sofas, and recline recliners. Make sure you do everything to the discount furniture on the showroom or at the sellers home that you will and would do to it in your home. This will do two things: one, you will know if everything works and two, you will see how it feels to your body. These are the things that prevent your discount furniture mission from turning into a discount furniture nightmare.
Look for Stores that Save Money Places Other than Quality
If the furniture is cheap, find out why. You can get discount furniture of high quality by looking for a store that saves their money in other places. Maybe they do NOT offer free delivery (and pass the savings along). Also, look for stores that carry large quantities of stock so that they are getting discount furniture purchases themselves. Many times, you can find discountinued furniture that is of high quality but at discount furniture prices.
So how do you find stores like that? Ask around; word of mouth is often the best way to find places like that. Additionally, you can call the BBB in your area or if you post here (which sends me an email) I can do some research and let you know what I can find in your market.
Discount furniture is likely in the future of many people. Don’t let it be a nightmare. Instead, find discount furniture that you can find value in and keep for years to come.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Find Quality Where You Can
Just because you are buying discount furniture does not mean you have to sacrefice ALL the quality. There are a number of factors that go into furniture being sold at a discount. Through careful research and examination of what you are looking to buy, you can still get decent quality even with discount furniture.
Just like with any other piece you would buy for your home, you should test out and get a feel for any discount furniture you are going to buy. Even if you choose to go the route of used furniture for your discount furniture purchase, I would advise that you either test out the furniture in person or at least make sure there is some recourse if you get a piece that is not going to work for you.
Sit on chairs, lie on sofas, and recline recliners. Make sure you do everything to the discount furniture on the showroom or at the sellers home that you will and would do to it in your home. This will do two things: one, you will know if everything works and two, you will see how it feels to your body. These are the things that prevent your discount furniture mission from turning into a discount furniture nightmare.
Look for Stores that Save Money Places Other than Quality
If the furniture is cheap, find out why. You can get discount furniture of high quality by looking for a store that saves their money in other places. Maybe they do NOT offer free delivery (and pass the savings along). Also, look for stores that carry large quantities of stock so that they are getting discount furniture purchases themselves. Many times, you can find discountinued furniture that is of high quality but at discount furniture prices.
So how do you find stores like that? Ask around; word of mouth is often the best way to find places like that. Additionally, you can call the BBB in your area or if you post here (which sends me an email) I can do some research and let you know what I can find in your market.
Discount furniture is likely in the future of many people. Don’t let it be a nightmare. Instead, find discount furniture that you can find value in and keep for years to come.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Eco-Friendly Furniture, or Green Furniture if You Will
Green is king right now, so I might as well make the time to occasionally showcase eco-friendly or green furniture. Though I am not sure exactly what qualifies furniture as green furniture, I do know that there are people who do know. That is why I am highlighting this video. INtersting stuff, and I have to say that this eco-friendly furniture collection is nice looking as well.
As for price, I have no idea. I would assume that it is a bit more pricey than other furniture may be, but if you truly want to take part in the green lifestyle, then this eco-friendly furniture may be the thing for you. I will see if I can find some green furniture sites as well as some eco-friendly furniture sites to highlight over the weekend for those who do want to look into it more. In the mean time, enjoy the video and let me know if you encounter any of these pieces and have any other input on them.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
As for price, I have no idea. I would assume that it is a bit more pricey than other furniture may be, but if you truly want to take part in the green lifestyle, then this eco-friendly furniture may be the thing for you. I will see if I can find some green furniture sites as well as some eco-friendly furniture sites to highlight over the weekend for those who do want to look into it more. In the mean time, enjoy the video and let me know if you encounter any of these pieces and have any other input on them.
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
More on 8 Way Hand Tied
I do try to pay attention to what is going on with the readers. I get emails (more often than posts I may add) and I track the traffic. What I see is that there is a lot of interest in learning more about 8 way hand tied furniture.
Of course, I would love fot you to read what I wrote on the subject for one thing. Additionally, though, I thought it would be a good idea to give a few more 8 way hand tied resources. Again, with furniture, knowledge is power and through it you will be much more likely to have a positive furniture shopping experience.
Here is one article that echoes a lot of the things I said in my post, but it is in a more formal, article format that may be easier for some to read. There is also a little bit of additional information in there that may be helpful.
Here is another link to the discussion I mentioned in the original post. You will see that I did throw in my two cents worth there somewhere, but it is worth seeing what others have to say about it.
Hopefully these links will help you as you research 8 way hand tied. If you ask me, it is just a labor intensive practice that plays on the "they don't make em like they used to" emotion. Get what is comfortable and what you feel good about. Furniture buying is something you do based on feel and your gut (once you have all the information you feel like you need that is).
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Of course, I would love fot you to read what I wrote on the subject for one thing. Additionally, though, I thought it would be a good idea to give a few more 8 way hand tied resources. Again, with furniture, knowledge is power and through it you will be much more likely to have a positive furniture shopping experience.
Here is one article that echoes a lot of the things I said in my post, but it is in a more formal, article format that may be easier for some to read. There is also a little bit of additional information in there that may be helpful.
Here is another link to the discussion I mentioned in the original post. You will see that I did throw in my two cents worth there somewhere, but it is worth seeing what others have to say about it.
Hopefully these links will help you as you research 8 way hand tied. If you ask me, it is just a labor intensive practice that plays on the "they don't make em like they used to" emotion. Get what is comfortable and what you feel good about. Furniture buying is something you do based on feel and your gut (once you have all the information you feel like you need that is).
Hope this helps,
The Furniture Guy
Furniture Shopper Links
Since much of my spare time (what little I have) is spent surfing the net and talking with friends that are still in the furniture biz, it seems reasonable that from time to time I should share some of what I find. With that said, here are some furniture links that furniture shoppers may find helpful or entertaining.
Furniture Today is sort of THE magazine for those in the furniture business. Knowledge is power, so if you know more about the furniture industry it can certainly help your furniture shopping.
As a general rule, About.com is reliable with their information. Here are some furniture tips they offer. Pretty good stuff if you ask me
Under the category of "you can find ANYTHING online," here is a site that actually features a furniture joke!
THere are a number of consumer sites out there. Ripoff Report has a lot of good reporting on furniture stores all over the country as well as online. Woth looking at before you buy furniture in person or online. Just be responsible...ONE bad report does not a bad furniture seller make.
I will try to post more links from time to time, but I hope that you as furniture shoppers and furniture buyers are able to benefit from the information above. As always, post here (which shoots me an email) and I will be happy to give you additional information if you need it. And to those who have done so already...or who have emailed me directly...THANKS
Hope this has been helpful!
The Furniture Guy
Furniture Today is sort of THE magazine for those in the furniture business. Knowledge is power, so if you know more about the furniture industry it can certainly help your furniture shopping.
As a general rule, About.com is reliable with their information. Here are some furniture tips they offer. Pretty good stuff if you ask me
Under the category of "you can find ANYTHING online," here is a site that actually features a furniture joke!
THere are a number of consumer sites out there. Ripoff Report has a lot of good reporting on furniture stores all over the country as well as online. Woth looking at before you buy furniture in person or online. Just be responsible...ONE bad report does not a bad furniture seller make.
I will try to post more links from time to time, but I hope that you as furniture shoppers and furniture buyers are able to benefit from the information above. As always, post here (which shoots me an email) and I will be happy to give you additional information if you need it. And to those who have done so already...or who have emailed me directly...THANKS
Hope this has been helpful!
The Furniture Guy
Talk About Versatile Furniture!
Yes, The Furniture Guy is currently obsessed with furniture related videos. I have not forgotten the continued commitment to .com furniture reviews, and you can probably expect one later today or at least early on tomorrow. THis one will be one of the many sofa domain sites (ones where sofa, rather than furniture, is the key to the domain name).
This video, though, HAD to be posted. I have no idea how comfortable this furniture would be, but for a furniture shopper who is looking for "flexibility" and versatility with their furniture will love this little wonder. The man is not speaking english in the video. Additionally, I did notice that he does not actually ever sit on the piece. There is a video out there online that I found, though, where a couple sits on it in a few different formations. Again, I have no idea about comfort, but one can certainly sit on this furniture. As for that other video, search google or something...it was not as clear as this one (it was sort of grainy, like one of those hostage videos on middle eastern television), so I embedded this instead.
Hope you enjoy, and if anyone knows whether or not you can buy this stuff in the US, email me or post here so I know. Would LOVE to see it in person.
The Furniture Guy
This video, though, HAD to be posted. I have no idea how comfortable this furniture would be, but for a furniture shopper who is looking for "flexibility" and versatility with their furniture will love this little wonder. The man is not speaking english in the video. Additionally, I did notice that he does not actually ever sit on the piece. There is a video out there online that I found, though, where a couple sits on it in a few different formations. Again, I have no idea about comfort, but one can certainly sit on this furniture. As for that other video, search google or something...it was not as clear as this one (it was sort of grainy, like one of those hostage videos on middle eastern television), so I embedded this instead.
Hope you enjoy, and if anyone knows whether or not you can buy this stuff in the US, email me or post here so I know. Would LOVE to see it in person.
The Furniture Guy
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Posted May 18, 2006The Furniture Guy takes a tumble during a commercial shoot. Don't worry, he's okay. But what about his guitar?
Furniture shoppers should feel free to stop and chuckle any time. This little video has long since made the rounds on the internet, but it occured to me that this was also something that I simply HAD to have on my site. Enjoy it...furniture does not have to be serious, and furniture commercials rarely are.
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