As popular as online shopping has become, most shoppers find furniture is an item they want to buy in person. You simply get more information from visiting a furniture showroom. That said, furniture showrooms are often large, so you want to have a plan of attack before you visit any.

Below are some items you should include on a checklist for visiting a home furniture showroom.

Comfort

One main advantage of visiting a furniture showroom is you get the chance to test out the comfort of the seating. Indeed, you should have a seat and try to replicate your posture from at home. You don't want furniture that's nice to look at but unpleasant to sit in.

Likewise, experts point out that you want to try out the depth of seating. Standard depth might be good for standard heights, but tall people might prefer deep seating, while short people might prefer shallow. See how the depth fits your height.

Construction

A similar checklist item for seating is the construction of the piece. It should be sturdy and able to withstand years of people plopping down. Ideally, you want furniture with joinery rather than glue and nails to hold it together. This construction preference also relates to tables and dressers.

When it comes to cushions, test the resiliency. Soft cushions may feel good now, but they can droop over time. Cushions should spring back into shape. That said, you also don't want cushions that feel like a fabric-covered stool.

Texture

Another checklist item that's easier to see in person is the texture of the furnishings. This texture item is particularly important for textiles, especially rugs. Rugs with deep piles feel good, but they can make moving furniture or opening doors difficult. Keep in mind where you'll place it as you test the rug.

Texture also comes into play with materials such as wood and metal. For wood, you might look for graining patterns or even physical texture to prove it's natural. With metal, make sure the furniture doesn't feature any sharp edges.

Size

By nature, furniture showrooms are big, which can throw dimensions off. So, before you even leave your home, measure out the space where you'll put your furniture. Take the measuring tape to the showroom so you can match the target dimensions.

Don't forget to measure out height. Pay attention to the heights already represented in your room by other furniture and even décor. You should aim to vary the height of your pieces to create visual interest in your room.

Keep the above checklist items in mind as you visit the furniture showroom.

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