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If you are trying to shop for furniture made in either fully or at least partially environmentally responsible manners, look out for three possible certifications. Scientific Certification Systems uses an SCS label. Also look for SmartWood certification by the Rainforest Alliance. The Green Seal organization also verifies furniture, simply saying Green Seal on the label.
Open and jiggle any drawers in a piece of furniture before purchasing. You want to know how well those drawers are fitting into the furniture. If they move when jiggled, that’s not a good sign. The furniture may have been poorly built. The same goes if you feel any tension when pulling a drawer out. It should slide out smoothly.
Choose your furniture in function of your lifestyle. If you have children or pets, you should buy furniture that is stain resistant. Choose darker colors so stains or scratches are less noticeable. If you do not have pets or children, do not hesitate to purchase some lighter colors if this is the style you want.
Be conservative with your color choices. You may be totally into bright red right now, and a red couch is calling your name. But where will you be next year when that color is totally out of fashion? Furniture is costly to replace, so you’re better off opting for more neutral colors.
Do you feel like you know what to do now when buying furniture? Remember all the great tips and advice that you’ve read here so that you know how to secure the deals you desire. You should feel excited as the furniture you buy is a major investment, and now you can make the right purchases.