Tips for Buying Upholstered Furniture

Those who look for durability as well as comfort, buy upholstered furniture, preferably made of wood. Why? Because wood is stable and durable and the upholstery on it makes it comfortable too. Definitely no one would like to sit on a wooden sofa that doesn't have a nice and comfortable seat on it! So whenever you go out to buy a wooden upholstered furniture, follow the tips given here to get the best deal.

• First of all decide certain aspects as how this upholstered furniture will be used in your home, do you have pets and children, do the family often spends time in living room and how often do this furniture is used? This and many other similar question will tell you what type of furniture to look for?
• Check the frame, supporting foundation, and cushioning or padding of the upholstered furniture.
• Choose a solid and sturdy frame. Traditionally the frames made of kiln-dried hardwood are best as they resists warping. Frames of maple or oak are also good.
• Don't go for frames made of plywood, particle board, plastic or steel frames as they tend to warp and bend.
• Ensure that all pieces are joined well. Dove tailing and metal screws that fit angles and joints together securely are good. A furniture with corner blocks glued and screwed are best.
• Ensure the furniture has good support provided by webbing, sling straps, slats or springs. Go for eight-way hand-tied coil springing which provides the best support.
• Look for comfortable cushioning. Foam and polyester fiberfill wrap are widely used padding materials which are durable, resilient, mothproof and mildew and fungus resistant.
• Go for HC(High Comfort)foam and HR(High Resiliency)foam
• If yours is an active household, go for fabrics with tighter weaves and durable fibers like polypropylene or nylon.
• Fabrics such as satins, damasks and brocades, although beautiful, should be chosen only if the furniture has limited use.
• Ensure that cushions fit well, cushion zippers work smoothly and the buttons are secure.
• Check for straight seams and welts and stripes, plaids and patterns matched at the seams and across seating cushions.
• Before taking the final decision, sit on it and feel it. This should be particularly done by the person who's going to use the sofa or chair most of the time, especially when buying a recliner or "easy" chair. The height and angle of the back and depth of the seat should be suited to the size of the person.