If you\u2019re looking for affordable furniture, there are tons of options available – from IKEA, to Taobao, to that random online store you found when you Googled \u201ccheap furniture Singapore\u201d.<\/p>\n
But you don\u2019t want to get a good deal on a dining table, only to have it chip so badly, you have to replace it in less than a year.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to do your due diligence, and check that your furniture is good quality!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
If a piece of furniture has a poorly constructed frame, it\u2019ll have no structural integrity.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to check if the item\u2019s frame and hinges are well constructed:<\/p>\n
For furniture that comes with drawers<\/a> and cabinets, make sure these are well-designed and can withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to do so:<\/p>\n Like its frame, the legs of a piece of furniture should be well-designed and sturdily built.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how to make sure this is the case:<\/p>\n For sofas and chairs, there are a ton of fabric options to choose from.<\/p>\n Here are some materials you\u2019ll likely encounter, and their pros and cons:<\/p>\n Keep in mind that you don\u2019t have to prioritise practicality every single time – it really depends on your specific use case.<\/p>\n For example, say you\u2019re purchasing a sofa for your home office<\/a>. If you know the sofa will only be used by you (no guests, no kids), then it\u2019s perfectly justifiable to opt for a \u201chigher maintenance\u201d fabric such as silk or velvet.<\/p>\n Materials aside, here are some other tips for evaluating fabrics and materials:<\/p>\n If a piece of furniture isn\u2019t finished properly, that\u2019s usually a sign of poor craftsmanship.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to look out for in this department:<\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty to consider when purchasing wood furniture – for instance, is it made of hardwood or softwood? Is it solid wood, or plywood?<\/p>\n Once you understand what these different terms entail, this will help you gauge how hardy or durable a certain piece of wood furniture will be.<\/p>\n As a general rule of thumb, softwood is typically low cost and low quality. If you have furniture made with soft wood, it might warp or give way after a few years. On the other end of the spectrum, hardwood is a lot more sturdy and can last longer.<\/p>\n A general misconception is that hardwoods are literally woods that are hard, and softwoods are woods that are soft – but that\u2019s not actually the case. Hardwoods and softwoods are actually categorised based on the type of trees they\u2019re from (hardwoods = deciduous trees, softwoods = coniferous trees). As such, some hardwoods may be softer than some softwoods.<\/p>\n Here are some examples of hardwoods vs softwoods:<\/p>\n\n Hardwood vs softwood aside, wooden furniture can also be categorised into these broad groups:<\/p>\n Firstly, composite wood or particleboard<\/b> is made from a combination of scrap materials, such as resin, plastics, and wood pulp. As you can imagine, furniture made with composite wood is affordable, but not long-lasting.<\/p>\n Then you have veneer<\/b>, which is essentially when you cover a particleboard or a cheaper wood with a thin layer of higher quality wood. As compared to solid wood, veneer is slightly lower in quality; that said, you can still find many well-built veneer pieces that are made to last. Because these are topped with a thin layer of wood, they\u2019re less prone to warping or splitting.<\/p>\n Next, plywood <\/b>is made from several thin layers of wood that are glued together. Now, some folks will say that anything made with plywood is automatically low-quality, but that\u2019s not necessarily the case. There is <\/i>plywood that\u2019s good quality and can last long – as long as the plywood comes with nine or more layers, it should be decent in quality.<\/p>\n Last but not least, there\u2019s solid wood<\/b>, which clocks in as the most expensive option. Solid wood is very durable and can be easily sanded down and restored, and because of this, solid wood pieces can be passed down through different generations. For those whose utmost priority is quality, solid wood is definitely the way to go.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n By this point, you\u2019ve done a thorough inspection of your furniture – you\u2019ve checked the frame, hinges, drawers, cabinets, legs, fabric and finishing, plus identified the type of wood it\u2019s made out of.<\/p>\n The only thing left to do is\u2026 check the warranty!<\/p>\n Of course, this isn\u2019t a guaranteed method of gauging whether a piece of furniture is high or low quality. But generally speaking, lower-end manufacturers do not offer any warranties, or offer warranties of just one to two years.<\/p>\n Higher-end manufacturers, on the other hand, are able to offer longer warranties of up to ten years, because they believe in the quality of their product.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” top_margin=”0px” bottom_margin=”30px” fullwidth=”no” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n Want to check out home renovation projects for more inspiration? 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3. Check The Legs<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=”17596″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”below” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
Tanglin Halt ($49,000) by U-Home Interior Design Pte Ltd
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627B Tampines St 61 ($43,400) by Livspace
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5. Check The Finishing<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=”17598″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”below” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
Pasir Ris | 771 Pasir Ris 71 ($66,100) by Design 4 Space Pte Ltd
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AMK Court ($95,000) by Mr Shopper Studio
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\n\t \nHardwoods<\/th> Softwoods<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n\t Maple<\/td> Pine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Oak<\/td> White Spruce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Walnut<\/td> Red Cedar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Mahogany<\/td> Fir<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Ash<\/td> Larch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Birch<\/td> Western Hemlock<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Cherry<\/td> Yew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Teak<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\t Rosewood<\/td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n Type of wooden furniture<\/h3>\n
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7. Check The Warranty<\/h2>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”yes” custom_css_percentage=”no” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n
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