Whether you are moving into a new residence, settling into your first home, or simply redecorating your current property, investing in high-quality furniture is a wise use of your money. But choosing furniture isn’t just about falling in love with its initial beauty — it’s also a labour of careful consideration and smart decision-making. The functional aspects of your furniture are important, too.
Sit Spot is a leading supplier of home furniture in Australia, with a wealth of experience in providing homes with stylish, cost-effective furniture solutions for budgets of all sizes. We stock a range of seating, tables, desks, and storage units in many different styles to suit the needs of any homeowner and family.
If this is your first time shopping for home furniture, never fear—we’ve put together a guide packed with insight and advice on choosing the best furnishings for your home space.
Invest in Quality
Any piece of furniture is a great investment, so be mindful when making your choice. While a trendy chair with lots of bells and whistles can look particularly stylish in your home setting, the construction may be rather flimsy and prone to damage. Look for solid wood or metal frames as they last considerably longer compared to plastic or other not-so-resilient materials. If you’re planning to update your seating, make sure you give the cushions a sit test to see if it’s comfortable enough.
Consider the Fabrics and Finish
It’s not just the materials that need to be considered — fabrics and upholstery are equally important, more so if you have children or pets. Fabrics that are lightweight are easier to tear, while porous surfaces can be much easier to stain (and considerably more difficult to clean and maintain). If you’re not prepared to commit to regular specialised cleaning, then opt for fabrics and materials that are easier to maintain. For example, metal is heavy-duty and can withstand scratches, wear, and tear a lot better than glass or plastic. If a piece of furniture is going to be used more frequently, opt for darker colours that are less prone to stains.
We recommend that you start neutral. Whites and black, timber tones, and everything in-between are wise initial choices, and they can be easily dressed up with touches of colour later on.
Keep Room Dimensions in Mind
When choosing home furniture, it’s important to pick every piece with the dimensions of your room(s) in mind. Make sure you measure your rooms first — this way, you won’t end up with furniture that doesn’t fit in your current home space. It’s better to have a plan and visualise where each piece will go before making a commitment, so you’re not faced with unexpected surprises when you start installing your new furniture.
Sit Spot, Your Number-One Choice for Home Furniture in Australia
Sit Spot has been supplying Australian homes with furniture of superlative quality, sourced from both local and international manufacturers with a track record of providing the best products and service. All our suppliers have very strict quality control procedures, and our representatives routinely inspect warehousing and manufacturing facilities to ensure we’re always in the know about any changes within supplier facilities and processes.
Our range of home furniture includes seating, tables, desks, storage, and other accessories, and it’s available at the best prices our industry has to offer. Homeowners save extra when placing larger orders with our bulk discounts.
We’re 100% Green
Sit Spot is committed to protecting the environment, which is why we implement internal practices that demonstrate environmental awareness. We run a virtually paperless order process, and we don’t print catalogues, preferring instead to showcase all items available for view online. Not only this, but we also engage transport companies that operate with environmental conscience. All our products are supplied with minimal environmental impact and made of recyclable materials or components wherever possible.
Custom Home Furniture Solutions Available
Can’t find what you’re looking for in our catalogue? Sit Spot is always happy to source custom furniture solutions that match your needs and wants. Get in touch with one of our representatives to discuss.
The team at Sit Spot is always on hand to answer your questions and provide expert advice and guidance on selecting furniture for your home. Contact us on 1300 748 776 or write us at info@sitspot.com.au today!