When shopping for new furniture, it’s easy to settle for something cheap at the moment.
However, if you’re looking for furniture items that will last you for several years, you can’t deny that high-quality furniture is the better option.
Besides the quite expensive price tag they come with, there are some other features to look for when shopping for high-quality furniture products. Discover them here in this article.
Wood Furniture
Good Quality | Bad Quality |
Constructed out of either solid hardwood or plywood that has at least 9 layers to it | Made from thin plywood, fibreboard, particleboard, or pressboard |
Has very few knots even in unexposed areas. | Has visible knots, making it susceptible to cracking |
Reasonably scratch-resistant | Scratches easily and doesn’t stand up to much use |
Has joints that are screwed or dowelled together | Has joints that are held together by staples, nail, or visible glue |
Has legs that are even and level with the floor | Twists, creaks, and wobbles |
Has drawers that glide easily on metal rails and have stops to prevent them from being completely pulled out | Has drawers with wood on wood sliding |
Upholstered Furniture
Good Quality | Bad Quality |
Has a seat foam density rating of at least 1.8 pounds or higher | Thin foam with skimpy padding along the arms and back |
Foam blocks have individual protective inner covers | Bare foam |
Loose-fill cushions have multiple internal compartments, keeping the fill from settling | Loose-fill cushions without internal compartments |
Springs have even spacing and resistance to pressure | Springs are more than a few inches apart |
Shop for High-Quality Furniture at Soul & Tables
Soul & Tables offers high-quality furniture that you can enjoy for years to come. While many other online furniture stores focus on fast fashion, Soul & Tables believes furniture items are an investment that should last for years even with heavy wear and tear.
Shop for high-quality living room, dining, and bedroom furniture in Singapore at Soul & Tables today!
