How To Buy Modern Furniture Online?

Nowadays, a majority of people like to shop for modern furniture online. Not only does this save time, but the number of designs, colors, and styles are endless! In fact, there’s something for everyone online!

If you’re used to visiting brick and mortar shops to make furniture purchases and want to try online shopping, we recommend following the tips mentioned below in our shopping guide:

1.  Material:

What materials were used to construct the furniture? Affordable furnishings are often built using chipboard. Although this is economical at first, there are some drawbacks to purchasing chipboard-constructed furniture. The vapours of the glue used to bind the chipboard are very harmful. In addition, this material doesn’t last very long; up to five years only! 

We recommend furniture built from natural wood or MDF. You will pay slightly more, but the quality of the piece will definitely be superior. Just remember all the antique furniture that has been around for hundreds of years. They were all made from natural wood!

2.  Furniture Dimensions:

It’s easy to fall in love with a particular furnishing but if it doesn’t fit into your home, it would be disappointing. We recommend taking actual measurements of the space you have available. Don’t forget to check for doorway clearance. Next, check the dimensions of the piece, modern furniture online you’d like to purchase. Sometimes it helps to fill your allotted space with materials in the same dimensions so that you have an idea of how that space will fill up.

Always double-check measurements of your allotted space BEFORE selecting a piece online.

3. Finish/Color:

Pick a furniture piece that complements or pairs well with the color or finish of your existing furniture. You will likely come across terms like ‘cherry or wood finish’, ‘varnish’, ‘expresso brown’, ‘distressed wood’, etc. Learn what these terms and colors look like. Look at close-ups of the images provided by the retailer. This will help you determine what the item actually looks like.

4.  Delivery Options:

Before paying for your selection, read the terms of delivery. Does the retailer charge extra for deliveries? Some retailers do not charge a fee for purchases above a particular spending limit, while others charge extra for large items. Most online retailers in the United States provide free deliveries for the address in the mainland U.S. 

In addition, check for assembly and installation costs. Many retailers do charge for this additional service. This cost is usually listed under the ‘deliveries’ section.

Keep in mind if at the time of delivery you notice damage on the furniture, you have the right to refuse delivery. Simple, contact customer service immediately if this should be the case.  Sometimes scratches and chips may occur during the delivery process. Hence, we advise all customers to thoroughly inspect their purchase before accepting it.

With these handy tips, you’ll be ready to shop for modern furniture online. Visit Creative Furniture Store today.