Choosing The Right Furniture

The furniture in a person's home says a lot about personal style and taste. In effect, most of us spend endless hours searching for the perfect piece of furniture before we actually make a purchase. With the availability of furniture from so many different time periods and schools of design, the choice can sometimes be daunting.

Glue all the dowels into place. Drill 2-inch-deep 3/16-inch holes through the top edge of the sides into the center of each 1-inch dowel, then glue a 2-inch-long 3/16-inch dowel plug into each hole. Finish with another coat of polyurethane.Once the pieces are painted and dry, attach the 22 1/4-inch dowel in the base. Nail it from the top edge with 1-inch (2d) nails, then attach the leg supports to the base with glue and 1 1/4-inch (3d) nails so that the rear dowel in the leg support rests on the base and its center is 3 1/2 inches forward from the center of the dowel set in the base. When the triangular leg supports are positioned correctly, they are 1/4 inch off the ground, and the center of the forwardmost dowel is 12 inches off the ground.Showrooms generally sort furniture by room, and within these rooms the pieces are further distinguished by style. If you are looking for a Chippendale sofa, for example, you will certainly find it with living room furniture, but it probably won't be placed next to the black suede chaise. Sometimes it can take a lot of patience to browse through furniture showrooms. Because your furniture will brand you, though, it will be worth your while to take your time and wait until you find what's right for you.Clamp the two legs together and drill the 29 7/8-inch holes; centers are 5/8 inch down from the top edge and 1 7/8 inches apart.

Regardless of style, it is imperative that the furniture you choose is solidly built. Spending a little more may be worth your while if the furniture is made with better materials, as it will prove more durable in the long run. There is always room for practicality in a furniture purchase.

Author: Jeff Lakie