Just stop. It is such a waste to purchase what are essentially single-home or three-year pieces of furniture that you do not particularly enjoy simply because those sofas are, in the short-term, cheaper. Investing in quality furniture does not need to break your savings! So many online collections now include flexible payment options that allow you to spread the cost of higher-end furniture over months, even up to three years, as you need.
When you invest in pieces that will last, when you begin to build up a collection of furniture that matters to you more slowly, each piece holds more meaning and brings a deeper sense of belonging into your home. This is, to be fair, a long-term commitment, but it is well worth it to be able to truly enjoy your home and build up family memories connected to the parts of your home while avoiding the discomfort and stress that comes when you are not fully satisfied with your home.
In the long run, this approach ends up saving you a significant amount of money, too. Cheaper furniture accumulates visible wear far more quickly and is less durable. More than this, throw-away pieces are called this because they tend to be worth less than the cost of eventual repairs. Not only is this approach to consumerism bad for the environment, it also promotes and reinforces unethical labor practices. More simply put, it is a waste of time, effort, and your hard-earned money.
For context, my furniture tends to travel with me and I have developed definite favorites over time. These statement pieces I can set down almost anywhere and they still look fresh and as though they were designed to be there. Most of the furniture I brought with me from Louisiana: the sofas from this catalog. Of course, it can be tricky to know in advance that a certain loveseat will come to mean so much to you, but it is worth the effort of finding out
Besides, you do not need to rush to complete a full collection of living, dining, and bedroom furniture all at once. Sit with your decisions before making any purchased. Well-considered decisions are the ones that tend to last. Ask for your family or partner’s input, too, if you like. You can even try to picture the sofa you are considering in different settings to get a feel for its versatility. Some sofas are so loud, they will simply overwhelm any room, which is not what you want. Find something that speaks to you with its style and color as much as its materials and overall quality. Odds are that your guests will not only appreciate your style but your considered approaching your belongings and the care you are taking to craft a home where anyone can feel welcome.
If you love your furniture, you will use it and it will pay back the time and effort you invested by supporting your efforts to make your home a place that you love to be.
