FIXTURES & FINISHES
furniture which will stand in your home for years to come, quality is the most important feature
concludes. “You can also let them know if you want a certain combination of drawers and shelves, or a certain finish. On top of this, expert teams can even colour match your furniture to ensure that it fits into your scheme seamlessly.”
READY MADE
Alternatively, there are many of beautiful ready-designed pieces available on the market. Rachel Edmonds, founder of Newtons Furniture says: “Professionally designed furniture is just that. It’s beautifully crafted and
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designed by someone with years of experience. Not only is professionally- designed furniture more readily available at the click of a button, but it also looks and feels amazing.” Ready made furniture is designed and created by people who have a passion for interior design, explains Rachel. “Selecting the right pieces is a wonderful way to imprint your personality on the overall design of your room,” she adds. “For example, if you love the look of French furniture, there is nothing like hand designed and hand carved furniture. In this instance, it’s always best to go with the experts who specialise in a particular look. An expert will always have knowledge on what will and won’t work, and should be happy to advise on what will work best in your scheme. They take the worry out of the design process.” The other benefit to selecting something ready made is the savings that can be made from both a time and cost perspective. “You don’t have to wait weeks to sign off on a design and can always be sure of finding other furniture pieces to match your scheme,” Rachel explains. Companies often create complete sets of furniture, meaning “you can create the perfect room in your desired look safe in the knowledge that each piece of furniture complements the next,” Rachel says.
“More importantly, you can send it back or exchange it should the colour, size or design not live up to your expectations.”
Both choices clearly have their benefits. While bespoke furniture is often more unique, and best for distinctively shaped rooms,
professionally designed pieces are easy to buy and are often a better option if you’re looking for a stylised look. Whatever path you take, one thing which cannot be argued is the old saying ‘buy cheap and buy twice’. When selecting a piece of furniture which will stand in your home for years to come, often undertaking daily use, quality is the most important feature. There are many bespoke and pre-made furniture companies in the UK which make the most of dedicated experts and craftsmen to ensure that their products are of the very best quality and will stand the test of time, so a bit of research can go a long way in making sure you get the best possible product for your money.
The furniture you choose for your dream home is a very personal decision. What may be the best option for one person may not be the same for another, and so the best policy is to consider all the options available, and select the piece which fits best into your lifestyle and design tastes.
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