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If you’re taking on a renovation or decoration project, furniture is probably the next thing you’ll need to decide on after the walls, floors, structural elements and built-in pieces have been dealt with. It could be that you have some furniture already and you want the rest of your interiors to work with the pieces you have, but more often than not you’ll be on the hunt for some new furniture to make up the vital components of your room.

Don’t let form overtake function

When it comes to furniture we can too often be seduced by beautiful and unique design, looking past the comfort, functionality and usability of the item. But if you’re looking for pieces of furniture that you’re going to be using daily, remember to look at how practical they are for the space and what you want to use them for. Some furniture can be multi-faceted – that storage unit could become a display feature, an ottoman can store away items inside or act as an extra seat, dining room furniture can be foldable and collapsible so it can be moved out of the way. Even if you don’t have the room for large pieces of furniture in your home, there will always be a way to compromise and make the furniture work with the space you have.

Be wary of furniture trends

If you’ve bought the sleekest and most contemporary home office furniture that’s due to see you through to retirement or you’ve gone for a strong retro look for your living room furniture, make sure you are confident that you’ll be happy with your style of furniture for many more years to come. We can all be influenced by furniture fashion trends, and for some of us they really do cater to our own personal tastes, but try to look at all of your furniture choices, even garden furniture and bathroom furniture, through the eyes of your future self and then decide if it will really stand the test of time. It’s also important to look at the material and craftsmanship of your furniture. Has your bookcase been built to last? Will the material of your garden furniture withstand years of rain, wind, sun and the odd snowfall? Generally, the more you pay, the higher the quality of furniture, but you can find pieces from trusted brands and hardworking artisans that are very reasonably priced, too.

How do I pick the right furniture for my room?

The most important part of choosing furniture is making sure you have the size right – make sure you have the exact measurement of your room and check your furniture dimensions against this. There’s nothing worse than a room over cluttered with furniture, or even worse, a sofa or coffee table that won’t even fit through the door. Next – is it the right size and material for its use? If you’re looking at nursery furniture you need to get the appropriate size of cot or bed and make sure the materials are safe for your baby. Finally, you can look at style. Pick something timeless that will work with the rest of the space and furniture in it, but make sure you really like to look at it. There’s no point having something practical in your home if you hate just the sight of it!

Take a look at all the bedroom, living room, dining, kids and even hallway furniture on Houzz to browse a diverse range of products in various styles, colours, materials and prices.