| Choosing the right bedroom furniture sounds like an | | | | about different types of wood. Do you want furniture |
| easy task, but it's more complicated than you think. Not | | | | that's made from hardwood or softwood? Make sure |
| only do you need to decide on a size of bed, but you | | | | the price you pay is appropriate for the type of |
| have to figure out how big of a wardrobe or dresser | | | | wood.o Always look for a better price. Don't buy the |
| you'll need and you also have to select a style of | | | | first bedroom furniture that you find. Be sure to shop |
| furniture that will fit in with the rest of your bedroom | | | | around. Second-hand shops can be great sources of |
| décor. | | | | hidden gems, as can neighborhood sales. Shopping |
| Here are a few tips that can make the process of | | | | online or from mail-order catalogs can also save you a |
| shopping for bedroom furniture easier:o Figure out how | | | | penny or two. Even if you decide to buy a bedroom |
| much space you need to fill. Before you start shopping, | | | | set at your local furniture outlet, at least try to haggle |
| take accurate measurements of your bedroom. It may | | | | with the salesperson so you get a better price. Many |
| help to draw a blueprint. Figure out where the bed will | | | | salespeople will be willing to knock an extra $50 off |
| go, where the dresser(s) will go and whether you'll | | | | the price if it means you will make the purchase then |
| want to get additional items like chairs or armoires. | | | | and there.o Save some money for the mattress. You |
| Make sure there's enough space for everything!o Pick | | | | could go out and buy a $5000 bed, but that doesn't |
| a style and stick with it. If you want to go retro, pick a | | | | mean that you will sleep in comfort. Don't forget that |
| specific era (such as the 1920s or the 1970s) and don't | | | | the quality of your mattress is the most important |
| mix it with furniture from different eras.o Find out what | | | | factor in whether your bed is comfortable or not. Try |
| it's made of. Chances are that you'll be shopping for | | | | buying a cheap bed frame and spending the bulk of |
| wood bedroom furniture. Brush up on your knowledge | | | | your money on a great mattress. |