We're furnishing a new house, need to buy some basic furniture such as a sofa, entertainment center, china hutch, etc. I don't mind paying for quality construction, but I do mind paying for a brand name. Can anyone advise how to get the best value in this arena? We're shopping in Dallas. Looking for classic styles that won't need to be updated for a while (nothing uber-modern). Appreciate your suggestions.
We looked at Rooms to Go and Ashley furniture, prices are low but I'm skeptical how the pieces will hold up over time.
Department stores generally seem to be a step up. Crate & Barrel seems to occupy similar market space, although slightly more modern design.
Then there are more expensive places like Ethan Allen, but I'm not sure if the higher prices actually indicate better materials/construction or just more marketing.
I like the price/quality equation at Costco and Sam's club, but generally their selection of styles is very limited.
There is also a new chain called "the dump" (The Dump) and they have an eclectic mix of peices in a warehouse setting. But I don't know if this stuff is any good.
How do you tell if you are actually getting quality furniture?
We looked at Rooms to Go and Ashley furniture, prices are low but I'm skeptical how the pieces will hold up over time.
Department stores generally seem to be a step up. Crate & Barrel seems to occupy similar market space, although slightly more modern design.
Then there are more expensive places like Ethan Allen, but I'm not sure if the higher prices actually indicate better materials/construction or just more marketing.
I like the price/quality equation at Costco and Sam's club, but generally their selection of styles is very limited.
There is also a new chain called "the dump" (The Dump) and they have an eclectic mix of peices in a warehouse setting. But I don't know if this stuff is any good.
How do you tell if you are actually getting quality furniture?