Nowadays, more and more people buy furniture online. Indeed, this saves a lot of time, the choice is great enough, and the price can be chosen for every taste and purse. But with furniture everything is not so simple as it seems at first glance.

Of course, there are brick and mortar furniture stores. Only thing that the choice there is not wide enough, and often in addition to the showcased samples you will be offered to view the catalog "to order". Yes, still need to find time to visit the "real" store. And if there you do not find what you need, and you have to look for another?

That's why ordering furniture through the Web seems to many the best option. But do not forget about the "pitfalls" and traps that await you along the way. That’s why we prepared this online furniture shopping guide.

Check the furniture material

First of all, pay attention to the material from which the furniture is made. The cheapest furniture pieces often founded on Amazon or Wayfair is made from chipboard. According to some studies, vapors of glue that binds wood chips is harmful to health. And it is unlikely that this kind of furnishings will last long. Therefore, it is undesirable to purchase things from chipboard for living room and bedroom. You can easily use this furniture in the hallway, but it is still an undesirable option. Moreover, such furniture will not last for more than 4-5 years. For living room or bedroom it is better to prefer MDF or natural wood. Although the price may be much higher, the such furniture will be a much better choice. Remember, how many years served tables, cabinets and chairs made in the last century!

 

Pay attention to the furniture dimensions

Dimensions are also important. On the site the thing may seem, for example, quite massive, and when it is brought it will turn out that nothing gets into it ... It also happens on the contrary: the thing seems compact, but in reality it does not fit into the space allotted to it. So do not trust your eyes: several times carefully measure the intended place where your new furniture will be, and, choosing it, focus on the actual dimensions, not the subjective impression. Double check the measurements of your interior space and the dimensions of the furniture you would like to buy.

Pick the color that will match your home interior

 

Do not forget about the color. Very often a thing can be purchased in several colors, so you can choose what you like. But it happens that in "real" furniture looks quite different. You have every right to refuse to buy if you were brought furniture of the wrong color that you ordered.

 

Delivery options

 

But here the thing is finally chosen, and you decided to order it. Immediately see the terms of delivery. Keep in mind that a low price price tag on regular shops can be “compensated” by high delivery costs. Here, at NY Furniture Outlets we provide absolutely free shipping on all US Mainland orders. But not all of the shops do this, and it can be a great struggle.

Also keep in mind that the furniture will be delivered to the house entrance, and if you need it to be delivered directly to the room it should be placed, or even assembled, it will require White Glove Delivery. At the moment you sign for the acceptance of the furniture it would be good to examine it. Be sure to check it.

In case of detection of a defects (chips, scratches) you have the right to refuse to purchase or demand a replacement. It is always advisable to check objects with glass elements (ex. mirrors or glass doors).  Logistic company, that delivers the furniture is responsible for the intact condition of the packaging. So make sure that the package is intact, in the opposite case you have the right to open a dispute.

White glove delivery and assembly of furniture

A very important point is the assembly. All large-sized furniture, as a rule, is delivered in disassembled form. As for the small-sized one, it is necessary to find out whether it requires assembly.  If the furniture clearly requires assembly, it is better to order white glove delivery, rather than to try assembling furniture by yourself or ask friends. Why? Very often the complete set does not have enough accessories, and you will spend a lot of time and effort to get it all. After all, if you pay for white glove delivery you get it done for an A+ with guarantee it will not split apart next day.

Keep in mind that the price of the assembly is usually about 10% of the cost of the furniture itself, but it can be no less. You can check the prices for white glove delivery in our shop by the phone: +1-877-301-8702.

Buying furniture online - very easy!

NY Furniture Outlets is a trusted online furniture shop, successfully operating for over 13 years. Here we have wide choice of furniture with over 15 thousands furniture pieces with over 25 brands. We offer free shipping for all US Mainland orders. Buying furniture online never was so easy!