Furniture Banbridge

When you go into any house, the aim is to make that house a home. It is all about who is in the house as a starting point, your loved ones make the home full of love and then next comes the furniture. Furniture is more than just furniture. It is your lifestyle, how you are able to use your space.

It makes up the guest bedroom that welcomes family and friends from afar who make the voyage to you. It’s the late night snacks with your partner at the kitchen table and the cozy days spent in front of the fire.

Choosing furniture is a big step and understanding your needs is the most important first step. The folks at Porters have been creating functional spaces and advising on furniture for over 50 years and they are there for every step of the process of making your house a home.

Your home is where you will be making memories.

       The Furniture Banbridge Can Rely On!

FIVE TOP TIPS WHEN PICKING YOUR NEW FURNITURE

1. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT ALREADY?

There are timeless pieces of furniture that you never let go of and probably never will. Pieces that hold a special place in your heart that you picked up in a charity store when you were at university.

There are always pieces of furniture in a home that just don’t really have a place anymore. Taking a long hard look and parting with some pieces will allow you to free up space for your storage needs.

Upcycling, revamping pieces and reupholstering to suit your new theme. Is it worth it to you? Once this step is over and done with, it’s time to plan how to choose the right furniture for your new home!

2. BUDGET

A budget is one of the most important steps. Porters have an excellent range that will suit all budgets and they stock furniture banbridge can rely on. Defining this in the beginning will ensure that you can afford everything that you need to make your home the best it can be.

You want to make sure that at this step you get all of the basics covered that every room needs to function properly. Next you can account for extras like artwork, side tables, lamps and the finishing touches.

3. WHAT LOOK ARE YOU GOING FOR?

Two words! Mood Board! This is just such a fun stage. Browse our website for ideas for this and start documenting everything and use this initial design to help stay on track throughout the process. Pinterest is also a good site to use and you can find the styles on our website as they stock just about everything you need for your home.

4. PLAN PLAN PLAN PLAN

Be the man or clan with the plan. It is so easy to make this process a stressful one adn that starts by wandering aimlessly through the shop.if you come into our store with a ‘furniture Banbridge has in stock’ list then one of their staff will help you find all of your pieces and if anything is not in stock, they will help with that too.

Make sure that you size everything up properly. You don’t want to end up with furniture that actually makes the space less functional and gets in the way – that just defeats the entire purpose of it.

5. A FABRIC FOR EVERYONE

You see something that you like, let’s say a sofa. It’s a baby pink, velvet sofa that has white scatter cushions and floral patterns. Now, this is great if you are living alone and less ideal when you have two kids under five. The day it arrives is likely the day that your blood pressure rises and you spend your days trying to get chocolate fingerprints out of its delicate fabric.

Look for the fabric that suits your lifestyle.
Washable? Durable? Can it stand the test of time? A little time spent on pre planning and thinking about what life is going to look like in a couple of years can make the world of difference and see you with furniture that will fit into not just your home, but your life for a long long time

The furniture Banbridge can rely on is brought to you proudly by Porters. Call in, ask questions and let us help you make your house a functioning home and sanctuary for you.