Are you fed up with looking everywhere for new furniture but you can't find anything in your price range? Are you annoyed that you must get things that don't match the rest of your home? Are you interested in becoming a savvy shopper? The details are in this article, so keep reading.

If you are buying previously owned furniture, test the items out to make sure they are stable. Sometimes, looks can really be deceiving. Older furniture can often have troubles with dry rot and rust.

When trying to find the best deal on furniture, look for furniture stores who are offering deep discounts on furniture. Many furniture stores offer a money back guarantee. If a piece of furniture is returned, it cannot be sold as new. Instead, they discount it and sell it as used.

Stick to neutral colors for your main furniture pieces. You may love a particular bright color or pattern, but will you still love it 10 years from now? Instead, pick neutral colors for the main pieces in your room and use accent decor to bring in color. You will be glad of your decision the time comes to redecorate.

Figure out who is going to be using any furniture that you buy. If you happen to live alone then the furniture won't get much use, however if there are children present, then you will need something a bit more sturdy. If pets are part of your family, think about the best fabric and color choices. A lot of pets shed hair, and there are some fabrics which collect more hair than others.

Although you may be looking for new furniture, do not rule out buying something used. You can often find quality used furniture at a fraction of the price of new. While you may need to get the furniture reupholstered, you will end up with exactly the fabric that you like at a fraction of the cost of a custom piece.

Try to buy sets. This works really well, so that your furniture pieces match each other. More than that, sets can sometimes be more affordable than if you purchased the pieces individually. Living room sets are the most prevalent, and can often offer great value and style for your house.

If you're purchasing a leather sofa, it needs to be top-grain leather. Some stores will attempt to sell you leather sofas that are made of faux leather, which means it really is not leather, for a price that far exceeds its value. Examine the sofa, listen to what the sales associate has to tell you, and be aware that you should never pay over 800 dollars for something made with faux leather.

If you have small children in your family, do not purchase a glass topped table with edges or corners. Children can be easily hurt by falling or bumping into glass table corners. The glass can also be broken and your children could be seriously injured. Glass coffee table tops also show fingerprints easily, so you will constantly need to clean the glass.

Do not hesitate to haggle with the salesperson. Furniture is much like cars in the sense that they are drastically marked up. You will be able to get a lower price on the furniture if you just speak up. Do not let them tell you that they cannot give it to you at a lesser price because they can take as much as twenty percent off of retail cost.

From the couch to the dining room, buffet to chairs, your furniture can make or break a space. Good quality furniture make your decor look better and gives a good impression. You are now ready to buy the furniture that will complete your home.