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Started by : Anjali Sinha, Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers   07 20 2010 10:26:55 +0000
Industry : ConstructionFunctional Area : Purchasing(Operations)
Activity:  45 views;  last activity : 07 23 2010 16:26:41 +0000

We all like to have a good set of furniture in house. Depending on our choice & budget we decide& purchase the furniture set. But sometimes it doesn't workout the way we want, we make many silly mistakes while buying a furniture set for our home.

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So, what are the mistakes we should avoid while purchasing furniture?

 
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1 Paying Too Much for Your Furniture
2 Not Testing Your Furniture Before You Buy
3 Procure furniture as per req. space
4 never knowing updated desgins with lesser cost
5 Know the material

Paying Too Much for Your Furniture

idea posted by Anjali Sinha Construction-Heavy, Sobha Developers

When buying furniture, there are plenty of ways for you to save. For instance, you always have the choice of waiting for special sales. You can inquire if the store would offer any special discounts, especially if you are buying several pieces.

Avoid “Buy now, pay later” financing plans as you can end up paying very high interest rates if you can’t pay it all in a lump sum later.

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by laukik R GawarePatil, Manager Project's  | 07 21 2010 06:06:41 +0000

Its depends whether it for coorporate or residence / individuals,some own for pleasure,some for necessary,

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yes paying too much for furniture be cause of the house wife are tell to buy immediately they want to show others  so in hurry we buy it for mour mony and it will be no quality

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Not Testing Your Furniture Before You Buy

idea posted by Venkatesh M Warehouse Manager, Larsen and Toubro

When buying a sofa, recliner or chair, you should always test it, and judge for quality. What if that very stylish sofa turns out to be so uncomfortable that you never want to sit on it? Your furniture should always make life more comfortable and easier.

Try out your sofa in the store the way you would use it at home, and yes, that means lying down on it, too. If you are buying furniture on the internet, go to a store and try it out first. Also, open and close drawers and doors on case-goods to see if they function properly.

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by Parth W, Architect/Designer, Project Manager, DIPL  | 07 26 2010 08:46:52 +0000

 Its the same as buying clothes or sunglasses or a TV. Test it first before buying! 

As regards buying as per available space, people would not go wrong on that count as it is the most fundamental parameter (many a times the only one) they are sure about. the dis-satisfaction happens when the functionality needs are not met. Hence it is important to avoid the mistake of not conducting proper checks & tests before buying. These cover specs, finishes, ergonomics, stability, durability, life cycle costs, VFM in addition to fulfillment of visual and spatial needs. 

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I support for this. We all are in a hurry at the time of purchase of furniture that we forgot to test or check the quality of material, & hardware & it's working.

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Procure furniture as per req. space

idea posted by Diwakar Tiwari Sr. Manager, THE Arvind LTD

Some time we go for buying furniture without required measurement of specific place where we have to put furniture which makes us more uncomfortable if not adjusted properly.

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The optimum usefulness of furnitures is directly related to the availability of space and its planning.Even design of furniture should also be based on the same!Ask any interior designer.A wrong design and size of furniture is a lifelong liability.

In your home or in your office, everything is variable except your space, leaving aside the fact that it is getting dearer and dearer.

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never knowing updated desgins with lesser cost

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Know the material

idea posted by Avisek Roy Executive, Wipro Consulting Services

One should know about the materials that are being used for the product. Many of the materials are those that are not to be as they are promised.

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