You’re bid has just been approved for one of the Boca Raton luxury homes you’ve been looking for, and now you’ve got to fill it.
Finding furniture to make Boca Raton luxury homes feel like your own can be costly, especially following on the heels of your closing. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a fortune on furniture unless you want to.
Used furniture is not just for college kids any more. Actually, it is trendy to buy used furniture and either refinish or refurbish it. As part of the eco-friendly movement, reusing an old piece of furniture is an indicator of living green.
There are, however, precautions for anyone looking to buy used furniture for Boca Raton luxury homes or other homes.
Tips for Buying Used Furniture
1.) Try before you buy: Inspect the piece and try it out. Lean on tables, sit in chairs, and open draws. Look inside and underneath the furniture. You want to be sure that there isn’t an issue you aren’t aware of before buying it. You need to be sure if there is a problem, you or someone you know will be able to fix whatever needs mending.
2.) Be wary of germs and other creepy crawlers: Any piece of furniture that has cushions, pillows, or mattresses probably should be passed on. These types of materials can hide bacteria, germs, and bugs that you might not be able to see. Store-bought insecticides and home remedies rarely eliminate bed bug infestations in these types of furniture. So in these cases, it is best to buy new.
3.) Your nose knows: Odors in furniture can become part of the piece, especially if the item has been around the odor causing agent for a long time. Smoke and pet odors may not come out, and if it is distinct, than it probably is best to just pass on the item.
4.) Couch Support Systems: If considering buying a used couch, than you need to think about its inner construction. A couch, sofa, or love seat will not last if it has mesh support or is filled with Styrofoam peanuts. When buying this type of furniture, look for eight-way hand tied support construction, which means there are a series of coils that are each tied, from side to side, diagonally, and front to back, eight times. Fill in cushions should be down feathers or wrapped foam.
5.) Wood furniture think hardwood: When looking at wood furniture, think oak and maple, not pine. The first two are hardwoods and will make strong and durable furniture for Boca Raton luxury homes. Pine is a soft wood and is best for pieces that don’t have to uphold a lot of weight or pressure for long periods of time.
6.) Check self-assembled furniture: Buying second-hand furniture that has been self-assembled by a previous owner may not be a wise decision. Unfortunately, it may be hard to tell if the furniture has all the original pieces. If a piece or two was replaced, it may not have the structural integrity you want in Boca Raton luxury homes.
Breathe life into your new finds and enjoy your Boca Raton luxury homes!
