Buying Furniture with the Help of Catalogs
Furniture companies invest so much on their catalog printing that when it gets to you, you almost drool over their showcases. When you receive furniture catalogs of furniture, you could not help browse through it even if you don’t think that you need anything. And in the end, you decide that you need a cabinet here and there in order to store those extra linens, new toys, or to display new gadgets. Then you make a call to the company so that you can already place your order. It was so easy and after several days, the cabinets are already delivered to your doorstep.
But before you are enticed to making another purchase, take this helpful advice when choosing cabinets and other furniture from a catalog. It has both its advantages and disadvantages. On the good side, you need not you’re your car to different furniture shops and choose among their many wares. You do not have to contend with a crowd or to find parking. And you would not have to hire a truck in case the big cabinet does not fit in your car. However, the problem is, you cannot physically examine the cabinet before ordering. The only thing that made you decide to buy is the photograph. So in order to avoid buying a useless piece of furniture, read through below.
1. It is easy to get impulsive with catalogs. But before making your order, list down the areas where you need to put the cabinets. Measure these areas and make notes of the dimensions as well as the requirements that you want for each area. Look for the exact dimension or a cabinet with a slightly smaller width in order to make sure that the cabinet fits in your specified area.
2. Mark your desired cabinet measurements on the wall using a pencil. This includes the height and the width. That will easily help you make a decision when going through a catalog. These dimensions are usually printed along with the photograph, as well as the description of the cabinet.
3. If you find something that you like in terms of design but you are not sure if the dimensions are right for your intended placement, then just go back to your space and measure it again. Look to see if the area can still contain the cabinet of your desire without blocking a path, a window, or any other object.
4. Read the descriptions written on the catalog regarding the make of the cabinet. You might think that it is made of a certain material because that is how it appears on the picture but you might be surprised upon delivery that it is not. When you check the catalog again you realize that it was described differently but you did notice it. In order to avoid any confusion, read the descriptions thoroughly. They are usually very brief so take the short time to read them.
5. If it is your first time to order from a particular company, it would be good to purchase only one item so that you can check the quality of their product and also test their customer support. If you are satisfied with your transaction with them, then that is the time to make additional orders.
You be easily persuaded to buy a cabinet just by looking at catalogs because let’s face it, catalog printing nowadays looks so realistic.
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