{"id":29691,"date":"2023-10-03T13:56:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/?p=29691"},"modified":"2025-01-23T13:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T18:09:58","slug":"ultimate-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/blog\/ultimate-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Furniture Buying Guide for the Busy People"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"29691\" class=\"elementor elementor-29691\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d987d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36d987d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fcd60d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0fcd60d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932953d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"932953d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0972252 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0972252\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-26686\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/karen_lau_profile2_BW.jpg 493w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5725ed elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"f5725ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKaren Lau\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-494c816 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"494c816\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b5a5e4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b5a5e4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a36464e elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"a36464e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-ae83c41 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-calendar\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>October 3, 2023<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90a541 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f90a541\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2b520a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e2b520a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2597469 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2597469\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Welcome to the ultimate furniture buying guide. We know the news of a new job, new home, or vacation home is initially exciting. It&#8217;s a new adventure with endless possibilities. But very quickly, that excitement is met with stress, anxiety, and to some, fear about the next steps. If you&#8217;re a busy professional, parent, or both, we got you covered.<br \/><br \/>Here are the key things that you need to know as you start your furnishing process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62d8b2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62d8b2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e29efdf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e29efdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6><strong>Feeling Overwhelmed?<\/strong><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e49810 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2e49810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/furnishr.com\/design_proposal\/?utm_source=blog_cost_tiers\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"Left-Side-The-Ultimate-Furniture-buying\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enjoy a Hassle-Free Design Process!<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de2677e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"de2677e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Term-Rental-1024-\u00d7-400-px-711-\u00d7-400-px.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-18845\" alt=\"A minimalist living room with a chair, side table, and a large, blank wall. &quot;Short-Term Rental&quot; on the left side, &quot;vs&quot; in the middle, and &quot;Long-Term Rental&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Term-Rental-1024-\u00d7-400-px-711-\u00d7-400-px.png 711w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Short-Term-Rental-1024-\u00d7-400-px-711-\u00d7-400-px-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Making the choice between Short-Term Rental and Long-Term Rental is a tough one. Both have pros and cons.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b06e222 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"b06e222\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:&quot;.ignore-from-toc&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__b06e222\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__b06e222\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__b06e222\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fe67ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fe67ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Understanding your move<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7307874 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7307874\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3173289 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3173289\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em>Is this a short term or a long term move?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Are you looking for furniture to fill in the space or have some investment pieces as well that you want to have in your space?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Are you furnishing for one or do you have others&#8217; needs to consider as well?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e253ea5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e253ea5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt can be a combination of the two and we often recommend it as well. A short term move &#8211; which can be a few months to a year long, doesn&#8217;t mean that style and quality need to be an afterthought or that you must fill out the space with temporary furniture only. You can still plan accordingly so you&#8217;re not overspending. Investing into some furniture pieces can make a lot of sense at the beginning of the process. Whether you&#8217;re investing in comfort, modularity, or timelessness, just remember that you should feel like you can. Enjoyment in your space, whether short term or long, shouldn&#8217;t be something you sacrifice.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cede18c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cede18c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaking investments into core items of furniture, like the sofa and mattress, is important. You want to feel comfortable in the space as these items will be used quite regularly. These are what we consider &#8216;high touch items&#8217;. On the other hand, for lower touch items like side tables, coffee tables, and night stands, you can save a bit of money here and find something functional until you decide to invest into more statement pieces. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b92a3c5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b92a3c5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6dc535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6dc535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Space-saving is a game-changer <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a63a2b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a63a2b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c33d76d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c33d76d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><em>What type of space are you moving into?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Does it have enough storage space?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Do you have enough surface area to eat, work, lay down your mail or books?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-816c2d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"816c2d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo matter how big or cozy your space is, space saving furniture is always important. It could be wanting to tuck the dining chairs underneath the dining table, a dining table that can double as a workspace, extra storage drawers in the coffee table, or storage space under the bed or sectional, there are many ways to find multi-functional pieces that are both stylish and functional. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d958b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d958b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnother area that is often overlooked as well is the vertical real estate in your home. Wall-mounted shelves or bookcases can be great at utilizing space efficiently and giving a more spacious feel, especially when combined with the usage of mirrors. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e605a84 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e605a84\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfafc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4bfafc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Quality over quantity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a4bb6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a0a4bb6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95d1c54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"95d1c54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><i>What&#8217;s needed?<\/i><\/li><li><em>What furniture pieces do I care about most?<\/em><\/li><li><em>How do I or other household members like to enjoy the space? Or how do others like to enjoy their space?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9cbd20 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9cbd20\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3425363 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3425363\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db88653 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"db88653\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLike in many cases, prioritize quality over quantity. Like we mentioned before, investing into well-made pieces offers better longevity, comfort and a better relocating experience if you will move down the road.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc3fe70 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc3fe70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAllocating your budget accordingly will allow you to be able to invest into a few high quality pieces instead of overcrowding your space. Core furniture pieces that are used frequently (bed, sofa, seating) may be key areas to invest into while accent furniture pieces (side tables, nightstands, coffee table, media stand) are great areas to save a bit to help with your budget. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1683f72 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1683f72\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOther pieces like a dresser, dining table and chairs, all depends on your space, what&#8217;s available, and usage. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21b4d37 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21b4d37\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56a9fa5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56a9fa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Airbnb-Bedroom-White-walls-with-colorful-arts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-13796\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Airbnb-Bedroom-White-walls-with-colorful-arts.jpg 794w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Airbnb-Bedroom-White-walls-with-colorful-arts-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Airbnb-Bedroom-White-walls-with-colorful-arts-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c200c2a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c200c2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e98e740 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e98e740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">4. Personalization without commitment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f5e0bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0f5e0bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd6cfd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd6cfd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><i>Do you like your space to be minimal or to be cozy?<\/i><\/li><li><em>Do you like neutral or more vibrant colors?<\/em><\/li><li><em>What helps make the space feel more uniquely yours?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8ba115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f8ba115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce you get your furniture, both core and accent pieces, the next steps is to make it more uniquely yours. Accessorizing your place can change the space quite dramatically. Do you want pictures or art pieces up on the wall? Or do you prefer table decor instead? What type of accent pillows would you like to have to soften the look of the space? What type of throw blanket do you want? All of these individual items can make your space look like someone lives there instead of a model suite.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfeb83 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"edfeb83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cf8e6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cf8e6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Assembly and portability<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f225c3e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f225c3e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab92d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab92d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><i>Will the pieces fit into my space and will I be able to move it aftewards?<\/i><\/li><li><em>Do you want to take care of the assembly yourself or have someone else take care of it?<\/em><\/li><li><em>Are the pieces of furniture easy to assemble?<\/em><\/li><li><em>How much time will be allocated to take care of it all?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2643e1a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2643e1a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfaf84f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfaf84f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/X2_Bedroom_before.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3449\" alt=\"Delivery day - delivery team setting up the bed frame in the bedroom\" srcset=\"https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/X2_Bedroom_before.jpg 300w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/X2_Bedroom_before-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/furnishrcdn-134f8.kxcdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/X2_Bedroom_before-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83b0403 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"83b0403\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971da8c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"971da8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you&#8217;re getting flat packed furniture or pre-assembled furniture, there&#8217;s multiple challenges that may come up. If the furniture is flat-packed, meaning that it comes in a flat box unassembled, how much time do you have to put it together? Do you have the tools to assemble it? Do you require any assistance to help move it into the right room?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbdc5eb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cbdc5eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf items are pre-assembled, will the furniture be able to get into my space? Are there stairs that need to be navigated? Moving a large sofa upstairs is quite the challenge whether it&#8217;s in an apartment or house.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0423c02 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0423c02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEach option has its obstacles and balancing the two will help save some time if you&#8217;re assembling it yourself. If you&#8217;re looking to have someone else take care of it, does the brand offer a white glove service to take care of it all? Lastly, at the end of the assembly process, there&#8217;s also all of the packaging that needs to be disposed of as well. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14e1469 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14e1469\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b6a6e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b6a6e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Delivery services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4366cab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4366cab\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3529bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3529bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Key Questions:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><i>Are you looking for curbside, threshold, or white glove delivery?<\/i><\/li><li><em>How are you going to be receiving the items?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6803e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f6803e6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e3e11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66e3e11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe discussed the assembly portion previously but another overlooked aspect is the delivery. Do you have a way to receive the products into your home? Who will be responsible for receiving the products? How many times do you need to receive products from the furniture companies? Do you need someone to take care of this for you? \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b29a03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b29a03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere&#8217;s lots of project management involved in this process of coordinating deliveries with your daily work, personal, or travel schedule. Unforeseen challenges always come up so having a contingency plan is important in case something doesn&#8217;t go as planned. Saving a few dollars upfront may result in more time spent, higher stress and ultimately a less than ideal furnishing experience.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f39988 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f39988\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHopefully this furniture buying guide helps you in your furnishing process. If you&#8217;re looking for someone to partner or take over this entire process for you, we believe <strong>Furnishr is your best option<\/strong>.  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17ef512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17ef512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe budget range you got from our furnishing cost calculator includes our suite of services as well. 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