How & Why to Choose Sustainable Furniture for Your Home

Imagine yourself returning home after a rough day at work. All you crave for is some peace; a place to wind down. But as you return home, you are bombarded with complaints about deteriorating furniture. The worn-out tables, leather fading from your sofas, sagging mattress, and countless other issues with the furniture only make you more stressed.

A lot of us never pay attention to the furniture around us, until it’s completely torn down. Let’s face it, we all want every piece of furniture to be elegant, sturdy, and radiate positive vibes. And for that, you must buy your furniture with extensive research and open eyes.

7 Tips to Choose Sustainable Furniture for Your Home

1.Set Your Budget

First things first, you need to set up your budget first because moving ahead without a clear budget in mind would only waste your time spent on researching. One moment you will be looking into something really cheap by your standards and the next moment a luxurious bed that’s far beyond your range.

Based on this estimated budget, you will be able to decide what kind of material is best for you, the design and theme, color options, etc.

2.Set Your Preferences

As it goes without saying, we all have our preferences. Some want the TV lounge to be the best part of the home while some keep the most expensive furniture in the bedroom. You are likely to have your own preferences in this regard.

Before moving ahead, be clear about them. The furniture you’re likely to buy for your playroom would be much different from what you require in the bedroom. 

3.Choose Sturdy Beds

Beds are essential parts of our furniture. We need them for our bedrooms and guest rooms. What you need to consider before buying one for yourself is the assembly guides and size of the bed. Assembling them shouldn’t be too complex.

Likewise, the bed size should be according to the space available. We recommend buying platform beds as they are lower and sleek. Consider the length of the bed and your preferences.

4.Consider the Theme & Space Before Buying a Dining Table

When you go out to purchase a dining table, pay attention to the numbers. Ideally, you should leave a 3-foot walkway around the perimeter of your table. The size of the table can vary depending on the space available.

Moreover, consider the theme of your dining room and other objects in it. Choose color wisely, your dining table shouldn’t look surreal; avoid dark colors.

5.Consider Different Sofa Styles & Material

A sofa set is an integral part of your furniture; some keep it in the lounge while some place them in the drawing-room. It’s important to choose the style and type of sofa after some research as the wrong choice can spoil the overall beauty of your furniture.

There are different styles of sofas available. The most common ones are:

• Mid-century sofa

• Chesterfield sofa

• Contemporary sofa

• Traditional sofa

• Country sofa

Likewise, evaluate the quality and sturdiness of sofa arms, legs, and back before making your decision. 

When it comes to sofa material, leather, wool, and cotton are ideal choices.

6.Buy Wardrobes that Match Your Bedroom 

Wardrobes should match the rest of the bedroom furniture, shouldn’t they? And for that, you need to analyze the color, material, and overall feel of the furniture in your room. If there’s lots of oak, then you should go for an oak wardrobe. The same goes for the finish of your bedroom furniture.

There are different types of wardrobes you can buy:

• Single-door wardrobe

• Double-door wardrobe

• Triple-door wardrobe

• 4-door wardrobe

• 5-door wardrobe

• Sliding wardrobe

7. Buy Locally

Most of us have assumed that local stuff is not worth buying. But more often than not, we are wrong. Only if we go out to explore different furniture markets in our city, and the quality of furniture available, can we determine if it’s worth ordering from another city or country or not.

Buying from local markets and shops means you can always go back to the seller, in case there’s any problem with your furniture. A warranty would be a huge bonus.

Why It’s Important to Do Research Before Buying a New Furniture

Buying new furniture costs between 5000 to 10,000 AED, depending on the quality of material, style, and the number of objects you are buying. Surely, you will never want to waste your hard-earned cash.

That’s why it’s important to buy sustainable furniture -- furniture that sits well with the overall design and theme of your rooms.

Yet, if at some stage, your furniture needs a small repair or a little polish to maintain its shine, you can call a repairman from a reliable carpentry service in Dubai.

Here too you will have to be careful and make sure the repairman you have hired is proficient in furniture repairing. An inept repairer can increase your troubles and even inflict permanent damage to your furniture. So hire a repairman only from a credible source.