TOP TIPS FOR BUYING STUDY FURNITURE

Top Tips for Study Furniture buying…Before you start shopping!

Look at your space before you start shopping ; our showroom is large and the setting can be deceptive so before you visit, look at the space you have, measure an ideal size that you would like; consider doors, windows, walkways and other pieces of furniture that the room may have such as sideboards, bookcases or display cabinets…and then jump in the car armed with your information! Don’t worry if you forget your tape measure, we have plenty on hand for you to borrow! 

• When choosing desks consider the depth of the books or folders you wish to accommodate –all measurements are take into account overall widths and depths to include plinths and top overhangs but we can make shelves the exact size of those awkward box files so there’s no need to put up with them protruding any longer! The same applies to filing cabinets and bookcases. Measuring now will save you not only time and effort but potentially money too!

• When thinking about desks consider your surface wood choice wisely. Softwoods such as pine will mark easier than harder woods such as oak. A little more spent now will ensure a tougher resistance to those pens, books and calculators. Using a combination of woods such as a painted main carcass with solid oak top can help keep costs down whilst creating a working space which doesn’t dominate a room but rather, compliments it.

• Wood Finish; whilst a scratch on a lacquered finish often requires expensive refurbishment by professionals (or the use of well positioned plants or table cloths to conceal!) painted, waxed and oiled finishes not only accentuate the natural beauty of the wood itself but should an accident occur, they can be re-worked at less expense, more often than not by yourself, making them the favourite of craftsmen and customers alike.

• As the old saying goes; “You get what you pay for” and this is so true with all furniture. As a general rule; the harder the wood the more durable it is and understandably the more expensive it is as generally hard woods take longer to grow. That’s’ not to say soft woods don’t have their place and are still a top favourite.

• Consider your budget and lifestyle and go for the wood and finish that best suits your needs.

And Finally…

BUY WELL…BUY ONCE!

We look forward to seeing you soon at

The Pine House Company – Happy Shopping!